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Stonehouse Golf Club, Lanarkshire. (1896 - 1917)

Founded in June 1896, the first course was located at West Town farm and the club probably continued at this site until the new course came into being at Holm Farm in 1910.

The Holm Farm course was officially opened in 1912 with a medal contest in which local ladies Miss Sievwright, Miss Craig and Miss Jessie Millar took part. The 9 hole course was kept in splendid order by Mr Biggar the greenkeeper.

The prize presentation was held in the Lesser Hall in Januray 1914. The Hon. President's Prize for mixed foursomes was won by Miss K Anderson (handbag) and John Millar (gold sleeve links); President's Prize, won by Matthew Mackenzie(gold medal and silver cigarette case); runner-up, Thomas Millar (silver match box); third, Mr Macfie (golf bag); Captain's Prize, Matthew Mackenzie (camera); runner-up Robert Murray (umbrella); one club competition, Mr R Burns; vice president's prize (handbag), Miss Barrie; lady captain's prize (pendant), Miss Beattie.The prize presentation was held in the Lesser Hall in Januray 1914. The Hon. President's Prize for mixed foursomes was won by Miss K Anderson (handbag) and John Millar (gold sleeve links); President's Prize, won by Matthew Mackenzie(gold medal and silver cigarette case); runner-up, Thomas Millar (silver match box); third, Mr Macfie (golf bag); Captain's Prize, Matthew Mackenzie (camera); runner-up Robert Murray (umbrella); one club competition, Mr R Burns; vice president's prize (handbag), Miss Barrie; lady captain's prize (pendant), Miss Beattie. 

In 1914 local teacher Alexander McIntosh was elected president, replacing Mr Sym who was retiring from the post. Other club officers were: William Mackenzie, vice president; John Millar, captain; Mr Macfie, treasurer; and George Brown, secretary.

 

Stonehouse Golf Club, Lanarkshire. The Stonehouse course and clubhouse.

A pre-WW1 postcard showing the Stonehouse Clubhouse. (J Thomson, Post Office, Stonehouse.) 

 

At the AGM in January 1917 it was decided to suspend play for the coming year. It was also agreed that members should pay a small levy to meet administration expenses and for repairs to the clubhouse.  Members were instructed to remove their clubs from lockers.

Part of the course was required for the war effort; sadly the club did not appear following WW1.

Stonehouse Golf Club, Lanarkshire. Location of the former golf courses.

Holm Farm, location of the later Stonehouse Golf Club is marked to the north.

Grid reference NS74880,47440, co-ordinates 274880,647440.

The earlier West Town Farm course is to the south.

Grid reference NS76730,44890, co-ordinates 276730,644890.