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Ballachulish Golf Club, Argyllshire. (1900s – 1930s)

Evidence of an earlier club in 1907.

 

Ballachulish Golf Club, Argyllshire. Evidence of an earlier course in 1907.

Evening Sentinel 31 December 1907.

 

From the Oban Times and Argyllshire Advertiser Saturday 28 September 1912 - “On Monday the Admiral of the Fleet paid a visit to Lord Strathcona at Glencoe House. A number of the officers golfed at Ballachulish golf course.”

Report on the new club in February 1933.

 

Ballachulish Golf Club, Argyllshire. Report on the forming of a club in February 1933.

Oban Times and Argyllshire Advertiser Saturday 11 February 1933. Image © Wyvex Media Ltd. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.

 

It was reported in June 1933 that the course had been opened at the Black Knolls, a short distance from the railway station.

Result of the August 1934 medal.

 

Ballachulish Golf Club, Argyllshire. Result of the August 1934 medal.

Oban Times and Argyllshire Advertiser Saturday 1 September 1934. Image © Wyvex Media Ltd. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.

 

Result of the September 1934 monthly medal; John Cameron, 71-10-61; Angus MacDonell, 72-5-67.

In the final of the club championship gold medal in September 1935 Duncan Downie beat John Livingstone by 2 and 1.

 

Ballachulish Golf Club, Argyllshire. Result of the October 1934 medal.

Oban Times and Argyllshire Advertiser Saturday 12 October 1935. Image © Wyvex Media Ltd. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.

 

Report on the annual meeting in March 1936.

 

Ballachulish Golf Club, Argyllshire. Report on the annual meeting in March 1936.

Oban Times and Argyllshire Advertiser Saturday 14 March 1936. Image © Wyvex Media Ltd. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.

 

Ballachulish Golf Club, Argyllshire. Result and a hole-in-one in 1936.

Oban Times and Argyllshire Advertiser Saturday 4 July 1936. Image © Wyvex Media Ltd. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.

 

Ballachulish Golf Club, Argyllshire. Competitions and matches played in July 1936.

Oban Times and Argyllshire Advertiser Saturday 18 July 1936. Image © Wyvex Media Ltd. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.

 

Competitions results from August 1936.

 

Ballachulish Golf Club, Argyllshire. Results from August 1936, published in July 1936.

 

Competition played in June 1937.

 

Ballachulish Golf Club, Argyllshire. Competitions played in June 1937.

Oban Times and Argyllshire Advertiser Saturday 3 July 1937. Image © Wyvex Media Ltd. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.

 

Competitions and a mention that the club had been in existence for five years.

 

Ballachulish Golf Club, Argyllshire. Competitions played in July 1937.

Oban Times and Argyllshire Advertiser Saturday 24 July 1937. Image © Wyvex Media Ltd. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.

 

Mention of the course in August 1937.

 

Ballachulish Golf Club, Argyllshire. Mention of the course in August 1937.

Oban Times and Argyllshire Advertiser Saturday 7 August 1937. Image © Wyvex Media Ltd. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.

 

Oban Times and Argyllshire Advertiser Saturday 21 August 1937; “There was a very good entry for prizes presented by Dr Norrie to the Ballacullish Golf Club. Alexander MacTaggart who retuned a card of (8) 62 was the winner. The second prize was won by John Livingstone with a scratch score of 63.”

Competition played in August 1937.

 

Ballachulish Golf Club, Argyllshire. Competition played in August 1937..

Oban Times and Argyllshire Advertiser Saturday 4 September 1937. Image © Wyvex Media Ltd. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.

 

Ballachulish Golf Club, Argyllshire. Postcard of the Ferry and Hotel.

 

O.S Map showing the railway station, a short distance from the golf course. 

 

Ballachulish Golf Club, Argyllshire. O.S. Map showing the railway station.