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Callander Golf Club, Stirling. (1890 -1893)
A meeting was held in Callander Public Hall in September 1889 to discuss the viability of a golf course for the town. The meeting attended by like minded golf enthusiasts decided to form a club at Callander. The location was to be at the Muir of Gart about a mile to the south east of town. Old Tom Morris was called upon to supervise with the layout of the course.
The course was formally opened in June 1890, with Old Tom in attendance, see below.
From The Glasgow Evening News Monday 9 June 1890. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
It's difficult to make out the names of the people on the above image but here goes. from top left to right; W Thomson, secretary; J Lovedale; J B Baillie Hamilton, president; B Grey, captain; The Provost. Bottom two images; McNab of that ilk; Tom Morris.
Below is an extract from a report on the opening of the first course in June 1890.
Stirling Observer Thursday 12 June 1890. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
The winner of the first playing of the Challenge Cup competition in September 1890 was A Morris Stewart, 142-10-132.
Result of a match against Oban played in November 1891.
Glasgow Evening Post Monday 16 November 1891. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
From The Golfing Annual Vol. V - 1891-92 - "Instituted May 5th 1890. The course which was formally opened on June 7th 1890 is situated at the Moor (sic) of Gart, on the Cambusmore Estate, and has been secured from Mr Baillie Hamilton, the proprietor, at a nominal rate. It is a circular one of nine-holes, averaging nearly 300 yards each, and, although still a little rough, is fast improving. The only drawback is, that the course lies two miles from the village, but, with comfortable conveyances in plenty, this does not matter much."
Although the members were happy with the course it was quite remote and the club decided to move to their current location in about 1893. Tom Morris again supervised with the layout of the new course.
The Google Map below shows the location of the former course.