Stephen Gallacher MBE is a Scottish professional golfer who is a four-time winner on the European Tour. His successful golfing career has also led him to become the captain of the European Junior Ryder Cup team in 2023 and 2025. Drawing from his accomplished sporting career, Stephen’s stories from his golfing journey are captivating and remarkable.
Following in the footsteps of his uncle Bernard Gallacher, former European Ryder Cup captain, Stephen won multiple amateur tournaments, including the European Amateur Championship and was also part of the victorious team representing Great Britain & Ireland at the 1995 Walker Cup. Shortly after, he became a professional golfer and achieved his first victory on the Challenge Tour at the 1998 KB Golf Challenge. His first win on the European Tour came in 2004 when he won the Dunhill Links Championship and finished the year ranked 15th on the Order of Merit. Stephen achieved his second victory on the European Tour at the 2013 Omega Dubai Desert Classic, where he defended his title the following year and became the first back-to-back winner at the tournament. He also found success in the 2014 season as part of the Europe team that won the Ryder Cup. Claiming his fourth European Tour victory, he won at the 2019 Hero Indian Open. In 2022, Stephen was announced as the captain of the 2023 Junior Ryder Cup team for the match against the United States and he later returned as captain of the team in 2025.
After his run of European Tour wins and involvement in Europe’s win at the 2014 Ryder Cup, Stephen was named Scotland’s Golfer of the Year at the 2015 Scottish Golf Awards. He was also awarded an MBE in the 2024 King’s Birthday Honours List for services to golf. Outside of competition, he set up the Stephen Gallacher Foundation, which provides coaching in local schools and golf clubs across Scotland.
An experienced professional sportsman, Stephen is an excellent speaker for golfing events and panels, sharing his insights into leadership, peak performance and teamwork. He is also passionate about promoting golf among children regardless of age, gender or ability. Hire Stephen now for your next event!
- 2025 – Returned as European Junior Ryder Cup Captain
- 2024 – Awarded MBE for services to golf
- 2023 – Captain of European Junior Ryder Cup
- 2019 – Won on European Tour at Hero Indian Open
- 2015 – Named Scotland’s Golfer of the Year at Scottish Golf Awards
- 2014 – Defended his title at Omega Dubai Desert Classic
- 2014 – Won Ryder Cup as part of successful Europe team
- 2013 – Won at Omega Dubai Desert Classic on European Tour
- 2012 – Set up Stephen Gallacher Foundation
- 2004 – Gained first win on European Tour at Dunhill Links Championship, finishing year ranked 15th on Order of Merit
- 1998 – Achieved victory on Challenge tour at the KB Golf Challenge
- 1995 – Became professional golfer
- 1995 – Won representing Great Britain & Ireland at Walker Cup
- 1994 – Won European Amateur Championship
- 1992 – Achieved first win representing Scotland at European Boys’ Team Championship
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