LLD 2025 | Golf
Major contribution to the development of women in golf and in sports broadcasting.
Sports Honorary Graduates
The University of St Andrews honours a number of distinguished individuals at each summer and winter graduation ceremony, including those whose contributions to sport have been truly exceptional.
LLD 2024 | Sports Presenter
Major contributions as a sports presenter and journalist, an anchor in major national celebrations, and charitable causes.
LLD 2024 | Cycling
Major contribution to sport and broadcasting, his service to his country, a role model in triumphing over adversity.
LLD 2023 | Golf
In recognition of his outstanding career in and contribution to golf.
LLD 2022 | Golf
In recognition of her sporting excellence and legendary example setting.
LLD 2022 | Golf
In recognition of his many contributions to the game of golf.
LLD 2022 | Golf
In recognition of his major contribution to the game of golf and the ideals of sportsmanship.
LLD 2022 | Golf
In recognition of his major contribution to golf and for his inspiration to generations of golfers, young and old.
LLD 2022 | Golf
In recognition of his achievements as a champion golfer and for his service to golf in New Zealand and around the world.
LLD 2022 | Football
In recognition of his major contribution to football, to charity, and to wider society.
DSc 2019 | Rugby
In recognition of his major contribution to rugby as both a player and a national coach.
LLD 2018 | Golf
Champion golfer, with a distinguished and decorated career representing Scotland and Europe, and service to grassroots golf.
LLD 2017 | Sport for Development
In recognition of his major contribution to the enhancement of the quality of life of young people through sport.
LLD 2013 | Rowing
Outstanding athletic achievements as six times World Champion, medallist at four Olympics, including gold at London 2012.
LLD 2011 | Rowing
Outstanding achievements in the field of rowing as a gold medalist at five consecutive Olympic Games.
LLD 2010 | Athletics
In recognition of her major contribution to British sport and as the 1972 Olympic champion in the pentathlon.
LLD 2010 | Golf
In recognition of his exceptional commitment, steadfast contribution and his triumphs within the sport of golf.
LLD 2010 | Golf
In recognition of his major contribution to the sport of golf.
LLD 2010 | Golf
In recognition of his contributions to sport and to charity.
DSc 2009 | Cycling
Major contribution to cycling as 11-time World and 6-time Olympic champion.
LLD 2008 | Golf
In recognition of her major contributions to golf and to combating inequality.
DSc 2008 | Shooting, Motor Racing
In recognition of his outstanding achievements as a champion – of shooting, motor racing and dyslexia.
LLD 2006 | Athletics
In recognition for his achievements as a former 100m record holder, Scottish and Great British athlete, and 1964 Olympian.
LLD 2006 | Golf
In recognition of his pioneering role in breaking racial barriers in golf as the first African-American to play on the PGA tour.
LLD 2005 | Golf
In recognition of his major contribution as a sports presenter and broadcaster, as ‘the voice of golf’.
LLD 2005 | Golf
In recognition of his outstanding career in and contribution to golf as a six time Major winner.
LLD 2005 | Golf
In recognition of his outstanding career in golf as a five-times Open champion.
LLD 2002 | Football
In recognition of his significant contribution to football and Scottish life.
LLD 2000 | Golf
Tremendous contribution to golf as the leading European professional golfer in the last quarter of the 20th Century.
LLD 2000 | Golf
Tremendous contribution to golf with seven European Order of Merit titles and four time European Tour golfer of the year.
LLD 1995 | Golf
In recognition of his significant contributions to the world of golf.
LLD 1984 | Golf
In recognition of his significant contributions to the sport of golf and his connection to St Andrews.