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Ardwell Golf Club, Dumfries & Galloway. (1890s)

Founded in 1893.

In September 1893 it was reported that “the young club was in a very flourishing condition” The course was situated 10 miles from Stranraer,  near to the residence of Sir Mark Stewart, Bart., M.P. The greens were in good order for a match played between Mr John Shaw of Troon Golf Club and the Rev W Marshall. Mr Shaw won the game returning a score of 80, a record for the course.    

Professional

1894-97                  J Blackwell.

1897-98                 C Drysdale.

 

Report on the course in July 1894.

 

Ardwell Golf Club, Dumfries and Galloway. Report on the course in July 1894.

"Golf" Friday 20 July 1894. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

 

Ordnance Survey Map below is from the 1890s. The golf course is not marked.

 

Ardwell Golf Club, Dumfries and Galloway. Ardwell on the 1890s O.S. Map.

O.S Map Revised 1893; © Crown Copyright {year of publication 1896}.