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Lenamhor Golf Club, Kilmory, Arran. (1905 - WW1)
Founded 1905.
The first course opened in 1906. There is a report on the opening of a "New Course" in 1909.
The Maps at the bottom of the page shows the location of the two courses at the time of WW1.
The professional until 1909 was A D Crawford.
Report on the opening of the course in 1906.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald Friday 20 April 1906. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Competition result from August 1906.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald Friday 24 August 1906. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Result of the Kennedy and monthly medals played in October 1908; Ralston Speirs, 89-5-84; J Findlay, 94-6-88; J Crawford, 94-2-92.
From the Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald Friday 25 June 1909 - "At the opening of the new Lenamhor Golf Course on Saturday last a match was played between the Lenamhor Club and the Corriecravie and Sliddery Club. The latter won by one match."
Competition result from July 1910.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald Friday 22 July 1910. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
In 1914 the secretary was A F Duncan F.E.I.S, Schoolhouse, Kilmory. The professional was J Reid (1910- 1914). A 9-hole course on high ground with natural hazards. There was a membership of 40. There was no entry fee. Subs were 5/-. Visitors’ fees were 1/- a day, 2/6d a week and 6/8d a month. Family tickets were available for £1. Sunday play was not allowed. The station was at Whiting Bay.
Lenamhor Golf Club disappeared after WW1.
Ordnance Survey Map From the time of WW1 showing the Lenamhor Farm Course.
O.S. Map Revised 1915; © Crown Copyright {year of publication 1924}.
Ordnance Survey Map From the time of WW1 showing the Torrylinwater Foot Course.
O.S. Map Revised 1915; © Crown Copyright {year of publication 1924}.