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Hamilton Golf Club, Low Park, Lanarkshire. (1892 - 1925)
Founded in 1892.
The original course was located at Low Park, in the mid 1920s the land was required for the development of Hamilton Race Course. The club moved to its present site in 1925.
Below a report on the new club in August 1892.
From the Scottish Referee Friday 26 August 1892. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
The first of the handicap competitions for the gold medal presented by Mr Colin Dunlop took place on Saturday 25 March 1893. The medal winner would be the player with the aggregate of the three lowest scores throughout the season.The course was in good condition and the weather was fine, afternoon tea was served by several of the lady members. Result of the medal as follows; Rev Mr Gillon (scratch), 87; John Muir (27), 95; John Dykes (30), 95; James Aitken (27), 99; J Marshall (16), 100; William Gunn (36), 101; A T Forgie (scratch), 102; T A Dykes (18), 102; Robert Wilson (18), 105; Dr Blackburn (18), 106; W Dykes, London (27), 112; H L Dykes (27, 114; Elliot Souter (14), 116; Mr Blair (18), 120; W D Brown (27), 123; W M Kay (32), 132; Gavin Paterson (27), 140. There were 31 entrants.
Edinburgh Evening Dispatch Monday 6 August 1894; "Opening of Hamilton Club House - On Saturday the Hamilton Golf Club opened the new clubhouse which they have erected on their course adjoining Hamilton Park racecourse. Thereafter the Hon. Sheriff Patrick's prize was played for and Mr Elliot Soutter won with 4up against "Bogie." The Red D H Gillies was second with 2up."
Match played in April 1895.
Daily Record Monday 4 April 1895. Image © Reach PLC. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Ordnance Survey Map from the 1890s showing the earlier Golf Course.
O.S. Map Revised 1897; © Crown Copyright {year of publication 1899}.
Report on the annual meeting in 1898.
Hamilton Herald and Lanarkshire Weekly News Friday 28 January 1898. Content provided by THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Hamilton Herald and Lanarkshire Weekly News Friday 5 July 1901. Content provided by THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
The Hamilton and Motherwell clubs amalgamate in 1903.
Hamilton Advertiser Saturday 17 October 1903. Image © Reach PLC. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
From the Nisbet's 1905 Golf Yearbook; Hon. secretary - P E Soutter, Fairview, Hamilton; captain, Dr Marshall; professional, D Pringle; Twelve-holes; Entrance fee, £2/2s and subs £1/1s; Course records - amateur, P E Soutter, 71; professional, D Herd, 74.
Report on the annual meeting in 1908.
Motherwell Times Friday 31 January 1908. Content provided by THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
April 1909 monthly medal results; First class (Colville Cup); Dr Fotheringham and T A Dykes, 76; George Bennett, 77; P E Soutter, 79; Second class (Dalziel Cup); J H Binning, 78; William Robbie, 82; B Gilmour, 82.
Match played in June 1909.
Wishaw Press Friday 25 June 1909. Image © Reach PLC. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
On Saturday 18 June 1910 the president, Councillor James Moffat, opened the new clubhouse.
Pre WW1 postcard of Hamilton golf course.
While playing in a competition In July 1914 Tom Ferguson, Merry Street School, holed in one on the 185 yard 18th hole. He paid the usual penalty.
Mr R F W R Nelson, M.P., was re-elected President of the club in November 1921.
The amateur record which had stood at 72 for several years was lowered in June 1923. P E Soutter went round in 69 while playing in the semi-final of the club championship. The previous week Alexander Donaldson, the club professional, also went round in 72.
Below the announcement of the new course at High Parks in October 1924.
From the Motherwell Times Friday 10 October 1924. Image © Johnston Press plc. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Location of the first Hamilton course at Low Park.