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North Uist Golf Club, Newton, Lochmaddy. (1894 - 1930s)
First appeared in 1894.
Nine-hole course at Newton, Lochmaddy.
Spasmodic reports appear for the North Uist Golf Club.
Report on the new course in May 1894.
Oban Times and Argyllshire Advertiser Saturday 5 May 1894. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
From a report in the Oban Times Saturday 16 June 1894; Newton, Lochmaddy; 9-holes, very good.
Ordnance Survey Map from the 1900s showing Newton in the centre.
O.S. Map Revised 1901; © Crown Copyright {year of publication 1904}.
The following is taken from the 1905 Nisbet's Golf Yearbook; North Uist (Spelt North Mist) - Instituted 1894; Station at Lochmady Pier, 6 miles; Hon. Treasurer - T D McGregor, Caledonian Bank, Lochmaddy; Captain, A McElfish; Entrance fee, nil and subs 10 shillings; Nine-holes. The course, if in order, is an excellent one, but it has not been regularly played on for some years.
Mention of the club captain in May 1913.
Oban Times and Argyllshire Advertiser Saturday 17 May 1913. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Result of a match against South Uist played in June 1913,
Oban Times and Argyllshire Advertiser Saturday Saturday 21 June 1913. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Oban Times and Argyllshire Advertiser Saturday Saturday 21 March 1925; "The North Uist Golf Club held a competition on 7 March for a prize presented by Mr A Macdonald, The Stores. Unfortunately a N.W. wind accompanied by hail and snow experienced, and owing to severe climatic conditions, together with the exposed nature of the course the competition was suspended. There was a gratifying turnout of members."
Competitions played in August 1927; Kildalton Cross; J S Liddell, winner; P E Soutter, runner-up; Ladies' bogey competition; Miss Hemingway; Captain's Prize; J E Soutter.
Report on a meeting in June 1932.
Oban Times and Argyllshire Advertiser Saturday 11 June 1932. Image © Wyvex Media Ltd. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Oban Times and Argyllshire Advertiser Saturday 3 July 1937. Image © Wyvex Media Ltd. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.