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Rutherford Castle Golf Club, West Linton, Borders. (1998 - 2015)
The initial course opened in 1998 and was designed by Henry Wallace the farmer who owned the land at the time.
The course was set in 150 acres of rolling parkland beneath the Pentland Hills with natural water hazards and mature trees.
The Scotsman Thursday 2 July 1998. Image © National World Publishing Ltd. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
In 2001 the 18-hole 6, 525 yard par 72 championship course was re-designed by Bryan Moore. The secretary, director and professional was M Brown.
Earlier course scorecard © www.oobgolf.com.
From the 2002 Golfer's Handbook; Membership 315; Secretary, Wendy Mitchell; 18-holes, 6,558 yards, Par 72, SSS 71; Course architect, Bryan Moor; Visitors fees, £15, (£25 weekends).
Golfer's Handbook 2004 - 2008; Membership 150; 18-holes, 6,558 yards, Par 72, SSS 71; Course architect, Bryan Moor; Visitors fees, £15, (£25 weekends).
The course underwent further changes in 2008.
Course layout following the changes in 2008.
Golfer's Handbook 2009; Membership, 150; General manager, Derek Mitchell; 18-holes, 6,466 yards, Par 72, SSS 71; Visitors, £15, (£25).
The club continued to be listed in the Golfer's Handbook until it ceased publication in 2015.
Due to the dire financial situation and with dwindling membership the owners decided to close the course in 2015.
Thanks to Dr. Douglas Lockhart who took the pictures below in August 2019.
Two temporary clubhouses - both in poor condition.
The incomplete new clubhouse is fenced off. Above images courtesy of Dr. Douglas Lockhart.
Alan McPherson is playing all of Scotland’s golf course to raise funds for Cancer Research. Alan played the course prior to its closure. Information on the former Rutherford Castle course can be found on;
Above images are courtesy of Alan McPherson.