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Murrayfield Golf Club, Edinburgh. (1896 - 1904)
Founded in 1896 the original twelve-hole course was situated on Ravelston Road and Murrayfield Road.
The club moved to its current location in 1904.
The Murrayfield Clubhouse.
Above is a sketch of the Murrayfield Clubhouse, it appeared in the Evening News on Saturday 23 October 1897. The following text accompanied the picture - "This is a sketch of the clubhouse of Murrayfield Golf Club, opened this afternoon by Sir Lewis McIver, Bart., M.P. The house is built on the high ground adjoining Revelstone (sic) Road, and possesses a charming and extensive view of the Forth and Fife coast. It has been treated in an artistic style, the effect of half timber work and harling and the red tiles of the roof being exceedingly picturesque. It was designed by Messrs. Cooper & Taylor, architects, 14b George Street."
Result of the August 1898 monthly medal; J A Welsh, 77-6-71; Tom Craig, 94-13-81; J D Brown, 83; C Sainsbury, 98-12-86; A P Nimmo, 98-10-88.
A special competition for lady members was played in November 1898. The prizes were presented by the club captain Mr A Mackenzie Ross. The prize for the best scratch score was won by Miss Bloxsom, 86, a record for the ladies. Result of the handicap prize; Miss A R Greenlees, 131-36-95; Miss E H Kirkwood, 136-36-100; Miss A A Chalmers, 120-17-103; Mrs McCuaig, 122-18-104; Miss McKeown, 129-24-105.
Further interesting report on Miss Bloxsom.
From "Golf" Friday 24 March 1899. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
The former pavilion is marked on the Ordnance Survey Map below.
O.S. Map Revised 1905; © Crown Copyright {year of publication 1909}.