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Broxburn Golf Club, West Lothian. (1900 - WW2)
Founded 1900.
A 9-hole course situated near a Roman Camp Site. The station at Drumshoreland was 200 yards away. Local hotel was the Buchan Arms. Sunday play was not allowed.
Below is a report on the Opening of the course in June 1901.
From the Linlithgowshire Gazette Friday 21 June 1901. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
In October 1902 the captain, William Brand, gave a gold medal to be played for monthly. The first winner was Thomas Addison, the medal was prented to him by the club secretary, G F McKillop.
The annual meeting was held in the Institute in February 1903, the following officers were elected; Hon. president, N M Henderson; president, Dr. Alex Scott; vice-president, Dr. Alex Kelso; captain, William Brand; vive-captain, J Constable; secretary G F McKillop; treasurer, William Murray; committee – T Addison, L D Brand, J Ruffell, Mr Denholm, Major J P Cleghorne.
In September 1903 James Dargo from Edinbugh, playing with Joseph Miller, created a new course record of 36.
| Secretary | Professional/greenkeeper | |
| 1901-1906 | Geo F McKillop, Park Lawn, Broxburn. | |
| 1905-1911 | J Miller (p) | |
| 1911-1914 | J G Glass, Medical Hall, Broxburn | H Spence (p) |
| 1920-30s | J K Corstorphine, Albyn Cottages, Broxburn | |
| 1936-48 | J H Backhouse, 29 Station Rd, Broxburn | J Gilroy (g) |
From the 1905 Nisbet’s Golf Yearbook; Instituted 1900; Membership of 46; Hon. secretary G F McKillop; captain W Brand; Entrance fee nil and subs 10s/6d; nine-holes;amateur course record John H Dargo, 36; Visitors’ fees were 6d a day, 2/6d a week and 5/- a month.
Below is the result of a match played at Drumshoreland in August 1906 against Strathearn Golf Club.
| Broxburn Golf Club | Strathearn Golf Club | ||
| J McTurk | 0 | F Gemmell | 1 |
| J Milne | 1 | C Morgan | 0 |
| W Brand | 0 | J Campbell | 1 |
| J Mitchell | 0 | D Cameron | 1 |
| G Strathie | 0 | T Waldie | 1 |
| J Millar | 1 | G Gibson | 0 |
| J Wilson | 1 | H Biggam | 0 |
| W Stewart and R Findlater | 0 | D Philip and G Philip | 1 |
| M Smith and J Reilly | 1 | R Clunas and A Biggam | 0 |
| 4 | 5 |
Below is the result of a match played in May 1908 at Uphall Golf Club.
| Uphall Golf Club | Broxburn Golf Club | ||
| W Brown and P Stewart (half) | 0 | J H Dargo and Dr. Thomson (half) | 0 |
| R Stewart and Mr McDougall | 1 | J Mackay and G Strathie | 0 |
| A Geddes and Mr Cowie | 1 | W Robertson and J Wilson | 0 |
| T Brown and J Ritchie | 1 | J Mitchell and B Ruffell | 0 |
| G Smellie and A Robertson | 0 | W Cuthbertson and W Brand | 1 |
| W Gowans and D Rankine | 0 | Joe Millar and W Clarke | 1 |
| J B Brown and Mr Thorborn | 1 | L D Brand and G West | 0 |
| H Geddes and G Brodie | 0 | W H Murray and G F McKillop | 1 |
| G Geddes and W Brown | 1 | D Findlater and M Forbes | 0 |
| 5 | 3 |
On Saturday 5 June 1909 the new course was formally opened by Mr N M Henderson of Broxburn Oil Works, William Brand hitting the opening shot, report below.
From the Linlithgowshire Gazette Friday 11 June 1909. Image © Johnston Press plc. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Result of a match played at Winchburgh in June 1910.
Linlithgowshire Gazette Friday 24 June 1910. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
The Ordnance Survey Map below shows the location of the golf course at the time of WW1.
O.S Map Revised 1913 © Crown Copyright {year of publication 1922}.
In April 1912 James Wilson, Reifnery Bridge, was appointed as part time green-keeper, his salary was 12s/6d a week.
At the annual meeting in March 1913 the following officers were elected; Hon. president, N M Henderson; hon. vice-presidents – W Cuthbertson, W Brand, R L Rough, G S Morrison, Rev. H Ferguson; president, Dr. Scott; captain, C V Campbell; vice-captain, C Bell; treasuer, W Robertson; hon. secretary, J G Glass; committee – T Addison, W Cuthbertson, Rev. R Irskine, J Miller, R Miller, J Thorburn; greens committee – T Addison, J Thorburn, R Milller, W Cuthbertson, J G Glass (also green ranger); match committee – C V Campbell, O Bell, R Miller.
In 1913/4 the membership was 100. Entry fees were 2/6d. Subs for gents were 10/6d and ladies 5/-. Visitors’ fees were 6d, (free with member). No refreshments were available at the club.
From the Linlithgowshire Gazette Friday 1 May 1914. Image © Johnston Press plc. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
During the 1920s to the mid 1930s visitors’ fees were 1/- a day, 3/- a week and 6/- a month.
Below is the result of a match played at Linlithgow Golf Club on Saturday May 12th 1923.
| Linlithgow Golf Club | Broxburn Golf Club | ||
| H Wakelin and James Reynard | 0 | A Hogg and J Tully | 1 |
| N S Main and John Reynard | 1 | A F Steel and E D Smith | 0 |
| W J McCombie and W J Meek | 0 | A F Smith and R Miller | 1 |
| P Lawrie and D N White | 0 | S Chambers and J B Allen | 1 |
| W M Scott and D Thomas | 1 | Mr. Curran and Mr. Heggie | 0 |
| A Dougal and J Craig | 0 | J K Corstorphine and D M Leighton | 0 |
| A Wright and J Simpson | 1 | R Y Craig and A Crowe | 0 |
| 3 | 3 |
The annual meeting was held in the Band Hall in April 1928, J G Glass occupied the chair. The balance sheet was showing that the club was in a very satisfactory condition. The following officers were elected; Hon. president, William Cuthbertson; hon. vice-presidents, Sir John T Cargill, Sr. Alex Scott, Dr, Alex Kelso, William Brand, John Smith, William Fraser, A S Waddell, T P Nathanial; president, J G Glass; vice-president, James Miller; hon. treasurer, William Ritchie; hon. secretary, J K Corstorphine; captain, Alex Syme; vice-captain, James G Stewart; green-ranger, Robert Wood.
Trophy prentation October 1931; Club championship – winner, W Addison; runner-up, R B Waddell; Club trophy – winner, J C Rintoul; runner-up, W Addison; President’s prize – winner, W Addison; runner-up, R S Linn; Sir John T Cargill’s prize – winner, W N McArthur; runner-up, W Addison; W Fraser’s prize – winner, W Addison; runner-up, G A Ruffell.
Broxburn Golf Club held their annual open meeting on the Drumshoreland course on Saturday 21st May 1932. About 40 golfers competed for the silver rose bowl, leading scores; J Wilson (Wincburgh), 84-18-66; R Sinclair (Winchburgh), 90-18-72; N Gilchrist (Uphall), 83-8-75; F Hurston (Uphall), 89-9-80.
Below report on the annual meeting September 1934.
From the Linlithgowsire Gazette Friday 28th September 1934. Image © Johnston Press plc. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Result of the Drumshoreland Rose Bowl open competition played in May 1936; R Wilson (Winchburgh,) 65; James Thomson (Broxburn,) 67; scratch prize R G Waddell (Broxburn,) 73.
In August 1936 brothers Jack and George Addison met in the final for the prize presented annually by William Frasier. Jack won the match by 5&4.
In June 1937 Mrs. R Wardrop, with a score of 83 won the monthly medal. Mrs. Backhouse won the captain's prize, Miss Auld was runner-up. W Waddell defeated J Johnston by one hole in the final of the Sir John S Cargill prize. Following is a list of players who qualified for the club championship; W Roberts, D Syme, R B Waddell, J Johnston, John Addison.
Result below of the final of the “West Lothian Courier Challenge Trophy” played at Drumshoreland in May 1939.
| Broxburn Golf Club | Muirhead Golf Club | ||
| J Johnston and W Roberts | 5 | P White and J Weir | 0 |
| D Syme and J Addison | 2 | J Stewart and J Cameron | 0 |
| 7 | 0 |
In May 1942 Dr. A Scott M.D was re-elected president of the club.
It seems as though the club was nearing an end. Advert from September 1946 “Broxburn Clubhouse, wooden 30ft x 19 ft; brick kitchenette and fittings, 2 w.c; suitable for conversion to dwelling house; particulars may be obtained from Secretary, Broxburn Golf Club, 19 Union Road.”
From 1936 to the final year in 1948, the 9 holes had a SSS of 70 and Par of 72, and a membership of 75. The amateur course record was held by R B Waddell with a score of 68. Visitors’ fees were 1/- a day, 2/6d a week and 10/- a month.
Broxburn golf course map. Grid reference NT08370 70520, co-ordinates 308370 670520.