THE International Pairs golf competition has secured a sponsorship deal with a kick: specially-branded single malt whisky.

The event, which this year will play its grand final at the Cardrona Golf & Country Club at Peebles, aims to bring a taste of Scotland to every club registering for the competition.

Each club and their winning pair will receive two unique, specially commissioned bottles of Bruichladdich Links, Islay single malt Scotch whisky.

The tournament is entering its sixth year and is open to all clubs in the UK. One round is all it takes for a club's winners to qualify directly through to the finals. Entry fee remains £5 per person. For details contact Pete Richardson on 02392876066.