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Ardwell Golf Club, Dumfries & Galloway. (1890s)
Founded in 1893.
In September 1893 it was reported that “the young club was in a very flourishing condition” The course was situated 10 miles from Stranraer, near to the residence of Sir Mark Stewart, Bart., M.P. The greens were in good order for a match played between Mr John Shaw of Troon Golf Club and the Rev W Marshall. Mr Shaw won the game returning a score of 80, a record for the course.
Professional
1894-97 J Blackwell.
1897-98 C Drysdale.
Report on the course in July 1894.
"Golf" Friday 20 July 1894. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Ordnance Survey Map below is from the 1890s. The golf course is not marked.
O.S Map Revised 1893; © Crown Copyright {year of publication 1896}.