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Contents All About Largs...............................4 Captain's Foreword.........................6 Club History....................................8 Clubhouse – Open for Business...11 Professional..................................13 Golf for Juniors.............................14 Club Honours List.........................16 Hole-by-Hole Guide......................18 Our Neighbours............................20 Club Trophies................................28 Directions......................................32 Contacts........................................36
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About Largs Golf Club — a golf course enchanted by kings, castles and culture. What we are and what we do In essence, we are a members’ golf club serving the local community and surrounding area. We have a marvellous asset, both in terms of clubhouse location and course quality, and we are delighted to share that asset with a wider audience. Our chalet-style clubhouse, as you will see from the various photos in this brochure, offers breathtaking views over the Clyde Estuary. The venue is becoming increasingly popular for weddings and other family occasions, club and society meeting and seminars. The course, part of the historic Kelburn Castle Estate until the 1980s, is parkland but with strong coastal influences. There is also an abundance of wildlife, including buzzards, herons, swallows and
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swifts plus the odd bewildered deer that literally springs into view occasionally. But we’re more than just a golf club … with a richness of history right on our doorstep. Just minutes away, you can be transported back in time with a visit to The Pencil — a monument dedicated to the 1263 Battle of Largs where King Alexander III of Scotland vanquished the Vikings of King Magnus Olafsson and King Haakon IV. Castles are nearby attractions, as well. The Earl of Glasgow’s 13th century country seat, Kelburn Castle, overshadows the sixth hole and the 17th century Knock Castle features further along the coast. We can also throw in a bouncy castle for the kids on the Largs prom!
Culture is taken care of, too — not least of all The Skelmorlie Aisle, a fascinating Renaissance canopied tomb which can be located smack in the middle of the town, or pay a visit to the Neolithic tomb closer to our golf club. Golf, however, remains our core function. Our website www.largsgolfclub.co.uk will demonstrate that the annual report from the prestigious Sports Turf Research Institute accords Head Greenkeeper Iain Barr
and his team the highest accolades for our course — an opinion reinforced when the recent British and International Golf Greenkeepers’ Association Scottish Championship was held here at Largs. Visiting parties are warmly welcomed and many groups return year on year. We offer flexible packages and have hire buggies available. We hope that you may experience this wonderful adventure with us soon.
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Captain’s Foreword David Macdonald, Club Captain 2013-2014 May I say first of all that it is an honour to represent Largs Golf Club as Captain. I have served on many committees for the local community but regard this position as the pinnacle. It is a privilege to share my thoughts on this great club with you through our publication. Founded in 1891, we were among the first courses to appear on the North Ayrshire coast. The attraction then, as it is now, was fertile, welldrained ground and outstanding views over the Firth of Clyde. Since buying the course outright in 1981, there has been a year-on-year programme of improvements. We find ourselves now as the beneficiaries of fulsome compliments from members and visitors alike. I am proud to say my son is part of the excellent greenkeeping team, headed up by Iain Barr. The course condition has not gone unnoticed by the national bodies and we have proudly hosted their events in recent years, notably the Scottish Boys’ Strokeplay Championship, the British and International Greenkeepers Association Scottish Area Championship and the Scottish Super Seniors Championship. Although we have been in business since the 1890s, we are aware of trends in membership and golf generally. We realise we need to offer a more flexible approach than in years gone by. Consequently, we are willing hosts for a variety of external functions which help to maximise the use of our resources and keep things running successfully for the benefit of our members and the broader community of Largs. As a result, we are happy to discuss opening our facilities to outside groups and organisations looking for an inspirational venue here on the beautiful Clyde Coast. 6
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Club History Largs Golf Club was founded in 1891 by a small number of local businessmen meeting in St Columba’s Church. A total of 30 members were duly enrolled, although still without a course on which to play. Eventually land was leased at the north end of the town at Routenburn and the renowned golf professional Willie Campbell from Ranfurly (see Willie's story at www.largsgolfclub.co.uk) was duly tasked with laying out a course. Just a month later, a nine-hole course was inaugurated and the first medal contested in June 1891. Annual subscription was 10 shillings and sixpence (52.5p). Two years later, the club moved to its present site at Kelburn where it remained a nine-hole lay-out until 1953 when the present 18-hole course was finally established. During the 60s, the clubhouse underwent several major changes culminating in the current eyecatching structure. Progress continued over the years and in 1981 the members bought out the lease from Lord Glasgow (the club’s Honorary President) which meant that the course truly belonged to the members. The club’s centenary year beckoned and to celebrate the occasion members again dug deep to finance further extensive development of the clubhouse. Many famous people have favoured our fairways, including such luminaries as our very own son of Largs Sam Torrance, his dad Bob, John Panton and Barclay Howard. Sam
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still has an existing link with us. The buggy he buzzed about in when he captained Europe to Ryder Cup victory at The Belfry in 2002 was later donated to him — and it has been parked up at our club ever since that historic victory. If you ask kindly, maybe a ride in it could be arranged. What bragging rights would that be, eh? The club has had only eight professionals in John McKellar, Fred Bullock (who led the first two rounds of the 1960 British Open), Bert McMillan, Robin Fyfe, Robbie Stewart, Bob Collinson, Kenny Docherty and the present day Andy Fullen.
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ClubhouseOpen for Business! The large, light and airy, chalet-style building was opened in the 1970s and provides uninterrupted views around the estuary. The Isles of Cumbrae, Bute and Arran are all in close range. Southward past Hunterston, you can see the heads of Ayr and the iconic landmark Ailsa Craig (Paddy’s Milestone) which is reckoned to be half distance between Glasgow and Belfast. To the west, you can pick up the outline of Argyll and the Kintyre Peninsula. The upstairs restaurant has been recently renovated to a very high standard and the staff provide a highly satisfying range of fare, mostly based on local produce. Downstairs, the bar and lounge have carried many tales of golfing exploits old and new. The two-level area is cleverly designed so that it feels intimate in quiet times and spacious enough to cater for larger groups.
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Professional Andy Fullen was appointed club professional at Largs in 2008. He was previously the assistant professional at the Irvine Golf Club (Bogside). Andy became a fully qualified professional in 2002. The pro-shop is well stocked with manufacturers such as Taylor Made, Wilson Staff, Nike, adidas, Lyle & Scott, FootJoy and many others. Andy offers a full custom fit iron service for both Taylor Made and Wilson Staff. He is a registered coach at the National Sports Centre at Inverclyde. Andy offers a coaching philosophy that is straightforward and easily understood. From the scratch player to the beginner, Andy is experienced in all aspects of golf tuition. Visitors seeking to book a round or arrange an outing should, as a first step, phone Andy on 01475 686192 to check availability
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Golf for Juniors
Largs Golf Club recognises the need to have a vibrant Junior Section. Our sponsored-child initiative has brought youngsters to the game at an early age. In this era of competing attractions for youngsters, it is a challenge to keep them focused on golf and the club is putting resource into facilities — particularly our new junior lounge — to make sure youngsters feel welcome and can play and stay in a safe, inclusive environment. There is a full coaching programme, covering all stages of golf development through junior membership, and a team of members and coaching staff dedicated to the ongoing success of the enterprise.
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Club Honours List CLUB CAPTAINS 1891 1892 1893 1894 1895 1896 1897 1898 1899 1900 1901 1902 1903 1904
H.J. McCall Mjr. A. Heckford Mjr. A. Heckford Dr. R. Kirkwood Rev. J. Heggie R. Speir A. Mechan R. Speir Dr. W. Sime H.J. McCall W.H. Carlile P. White P. White J. Tennant
CLUB CHAMPIONS (1953 to date) 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957
W.M. Hamilton A. MacGregor A. Beaton A. Beaton I.M. Paterson
LADY CAPTAINS (1922 to date) 1922 1923 1924 1925 1926 1927 1928 1929
Mrs W. Wilson Miss M. Cameron Mrs C. Lees Miss A. Orr Miss A. Orr Miss A. Orr Miss J. Mackie Miss A. K. Robb
LADIES CHAMPIONS (1959 to date) 1959 1960 1961 1962
Miss I. Clark Mrs A. Beaton Mrs M. Burgess Mrs R.W. McLaren
JUNIOR CHAMPIONS (1972 to date) 1972 16 1973
J. Aitken G. Dow
1905 1906 1907 1908 1909 1910 1911 1912 1913 1914 1915 1916 1917 1918 1919 1920
A. Wingate Dr. Holms-Kerr A. Boyd J.K. Boyd J. Morris Mjr. W. Reid P. Morris A.L. Black J.A. Macarthy J. Morris J.A. Malcolm J. Wilson J.M. Kirkwood J.M. Kirkwood J. Christie W.T. Malcolm
1921 1922 1923 1924 1925 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936
A.H. Orr J.D. Rodger R. Wood D. White Dr. M. Kirkwood W.F. MacIntyre J.N. Stewart D.G. Dickie A.S. Love A. Beaton, Jnr. T.A. White W.V. Kelly A.R. MacMillan A.J.P. Crawford J. G. Alexander J. Millar
1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952
A.E. Mactaggart A. Leckie W Topping A. Beaton, Jnr. W. Topping A. Thomson J.M. Tennent W. Gray W.T. Malcolm G. MacLeod D.B. Martin D. MacLachlan W.M. Hamilton R.A. Lee D.L. Cameron A.G. Smith
1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966
A. MacGregor A. Beaton I.M. Paterson I.M. Paterson J.S. Martin C.S. Kidd A. MacGregor A. Armstrong I.M. Paterson
1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975
A. MacGregor J.F. Paton A. Armstrong A. Armstrong A. Armstrong J.F. Paton C. Grant J. McDonald A.O. Harrington
1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984
G.N. Rumbold C. Grant D. McPhail C. Grant D.H. MacGillivray C. Grant D. McPhail C. Grant M.S. Dupuy
1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941
Miss E. Meadows Miss M.W. Crawford Miss E.S. Renwick Miss R. McKellar Miss J. Hampton Miss A.M. Hindshaw Miss J. Muir Miss A. McLachlan Mrs A.R. MacMillan Miss HT. Alexander Miss M. Edgar Miss B. Hyslop
1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953
Mrs J.M. Tennent Miss E. Alexander Miss S. Edgar Mrs W. Gray Miss J.D. McKee Mrs A.M. Beaton Mrs J. Buchan Mrs A. Smith Miss A. MacLachlan Miss A.B. Young Mrs A.R. MacMillan Mrs A.M. Beaton
1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965
Mrs M. Brotchie Mrs J.M. Tennent Mrs A.C. Cairns Miss J.D. McKee Mrs D.B. Tennent Miss I. Mackie Miss M. Thomson Miss A. Hathaway Mrs W. Brownlie Mrs T.S. Lamb Mrs A.G. Smith Mrs D.W. Newlands
1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970
Miss A. Hathaway Mrs A. Beaton Mrs R.W. McLaren Miss A. Hathaway Miss A. Hathaway Mrs D. Newlands Miss A. Hathaway Mrs A. Kilpatrick
1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978
Miss A. Hathaway Miss A. Hathaway Mrs T.S. Lamb Mrs T.S. Lamb Mrs T.S. Lamb Mrs W.A. Taylor Miss A Hathaway Miss A. Hathaway
1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986
Mrs T.S. Lamb Miss D. Reid Mrs M. McIntyre Miss D. Reid Mrs H. Robertson Miss D. Reid Mrs M. McIntyre Mrs A.A. Wallace
1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979
B. Reid G. Dick G. Dick D.V. Frazer S. Gault S. Gault
1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985
A. Cottingham G. McQueen B. Fisher M. Dupuy G. Morgan B. Gemmell
1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991
R. Aitken R. Aitken R. Aitken G. Ellison G. Meikle G. Armstrong
1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968
Dr. W.R. Mackie R. Hunter S.H. Davidson P.M. White A. MacGregor W.M. Brownlie W.M. Hamilton D. MacLachlan J.S. Frazer J. Alston W.R. Tyre J.G. Findlay J.G. Young A.A. Kelton R.F. Duff T.S. Lamb
1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985
Dr. M. Johnstone D. Roos A. McQueen D. Mitchell R.W. McLaren A. Armstrong F. Gilmour E. Urquhart J. Neilson D.M. Boyle J.D. Hunter J.N. Williamson A.C.G. Law A.H. MacLelland J.H. Smith J. Lambert
1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
G.N. Rumbold D.H. MacGillivray W. Dow P.W. Innes J.A. Wilson P.W. Innes, W.M. Brownlie (Hon.Capt) R.S. Knox W.M. Topping D.C. Henderson G.J. McFadyen A.S. Cameron A.W. Wyper F. Simmons R.A. Crawford
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
G.B. Grant D.W. Turner L.V. Burke J. Dickson N.D. Brown R.M.D. Ure D.C. Henderson D.C. Henderson B.C. Streets G. McGhee Mrs P.J. Fox J.K. MacKenzie P.J. Ellison B.J. Fulton D. Macdonald Snr.
1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992
G.N. Rumbold A.C. McKee B.D. Gemmell G.N. Rumbold B.H. Steel C. Grant A.C. McKee J.T. McCreadie
1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000
B. Fisher B.D. Gemmell A.C. McKee G.J. Dickson J. Callaghan I.D. Mackie G.J. Dickson G.J. Dickson
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
G. Armstrong G. Armstrong J. Callaghan B. Moore B. Moore A. Ewing B. Moore G.J. Dickson
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
R.J. Acheson I. Macdonald I. MacDonald G.J. Dickson I. MacDonald
1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977
Miss S. Mackie Miss S. MacDonald Mrs W.B. Ewing Miss A. Hathaway Mrs J. Aitken Miss J.V. Hancock Mrs J. McLennan Mrs E.L. McQueen Mrs J. Riddell Mrs J. Miller Mrs J. Johnson Mrs J. Wilson
1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989
Mrs W. Laing Mrs W.A. Taylor Mrs E. Thomson Mrs W.B. Ewing Mrs A.J. Henderson Mrs P.C. MacGregor Miss J.M. Inglis Mrs J.J. McCreadie Mrs R.W. McLaren Mrs I.W. McConnell Mrs D.B. Lawson Mrs D.A. McLeod
1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001
Mrs D.A. Neil Mrs A.A. Wallace Mrs J. Dow Mrs V. MacLeod Mrs R.W. McLaren Mrs I.C. Cameron Mrs M. Currie Mrs L. McConnell Mrs M.R. McIntyre Mrs K. Clark Mrs M.R. Mackie Mrs E.M. MacIntosh
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Mrs M.E. Johnstone Mrs S. Nordbo Mrs I Clark Mrs A.W. Moran Mrs P.J. Fox Mrs S.B. Streets Mrs P. J. Fox Miss E.J.M. Henderson Mrs S.L. Munton Mrs E.C. Sirel Mrs J.P.B. Reid
1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994
Mrs I.W. McConnell Mrs A.A. Wallace Mrs A.A. Wallace Mrs A.A. Wallace Miss M. McRae Mrs A.A. Wallace Miss M. McRae Miss M. McRae
1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Miss M. McRae Mrs M. McQueen Mrs M. McQueen Mrs M. McQueen Mrs M. McQueen Mrs M. McQueen Mrs M. McQueen Mrs M. McQueen
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Mrs M. McQueen Mrs M. McQueen Mrs C. Whitelaw Mrs M. McQueen Mrs C. Whitelaw Miss C.M. McIntyre Miss D. Barton Miss R. Irvine
2011 2012 2013
Miss J. Linklater Miss R. Irvine Miss J. Linklater
1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997
G. Meikle C. Donaldson C. Donaldson N. Glen C. Connor A. Graham
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
A. Graham K. Wilson G. Elliott M. Innes I. Menzies C. McLaughlin
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
C. McLaughlin A. Connel C. McLaughlin A. Abercrombie F. Lawrie C. Robinson
2010 J.Whent 2011 J.Whent 2012 H.Mills 2013 H.Mills
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Hole-by-Hole Guide 1) HAYLIE (144 yards, par 3)
5) BACKSTONE (298 yards, par 4)
8) SPITTLEFLAT (162 yards, par 3)
Club selection is vital; too short and a tricky chip to the elevated green awaits, while out of bounds lurks for a wayward iron to the left. Dreams can turn to nightmares here.
Deceptive hole with steeply sloping green. Leave ball short and right of pin to avoid probable three-putt. Careful now — you’re on a slippery slope.
Well-bunkered hole, three either side, so accurate shot required. Bucket and spade may be required.
2) REDHALL BANK (403 yards, par 4)
9) WATERSIDE (386 yards, par 4)
6) CASTLE (366 yards, par 4)
Inviting drive from elevated tee to fairway, which runs left to right. Green opens up from right-hand side, but if you’re too long, it could be so long to par.
Dog-leg left but drive to elbow between trees guarding either side of fairway and play second slightly left to allow for slope on fairway. No hassle at The Castle, then.
Dog-leg left but drive up right half of fairway. For second shot, beware trees on right and wide burn 80 yards short of green. A two-tier green, so be on right level. Halfway, time for a break, have a Kit-Kat.
3) KILLINCRAIG (466 yards, par 5)
7) BOURTREES (408 yards, par 4)
10) ARRAN (401 yards, par 4)
Another drive from elevated tee. Don’t try to hit second too hard as burn protects front of green, which makes all but long-hitters play short. It can be murder at the Killin’.
Spectacular view of Arran Hills. Drive up left half of fairway and avoid coming over deep, little bunker guarding right side of green. A birdie is music to your ears; sing out loud … the Hills are alive!
Another dog-leg left but drive up centre of fairway to avoid trees on left. Second shot has to carry a wide burn and flat ground to elevated green. A real sweater for a three, so take a four and don’t be an Arran nit.
4) LODGE (195 yards, par 3) Beware left greenside bunker which catches many a decent shot. This hole is no pushover and is stroke index 4. Three and easy, eh.
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11) JUBILEE (403 yards, par 4)
14) MEIKLE CUMBRAE (147 yards, par 3)
16) BOWENCRAIG (330 yards, par 4)
Dog-leg right but only fly corner if big hitter. Green substantially elevated above fairway, so if second shot falls just short, ball rolls back to foot of slope. Jubilation or desolation beckons.
Well-bunkered, seven of them in fact, so accuracy off tee required. Narrow green, hence miss left or right and you’re left with a tricky chip. Sand and deliver!
Long-hitters can carry burn at 210 yards, leaving short wedge. Keep your drive straight or you’ll be Bowen out of contention. 17) SLEEPING WARRIOR (345 yards par 4)
15) COCKLESHELLS (468 yards, par 4)
12) PENCIL (490 yards, par 5) Slight dog-leg left but drive down right half of fairway to avoid being blocked by large tree. Shot to green shorter than yardage indicates. Good birdie opportunity, so sharpen up at the Pencil.
An accurate drive down right side of fairway is essential, as line to green is protected on left by a large tree overhanging a burn 40 yards short of green. A potential score-buster, so stay wide awake.
Dog-leg left but drive down right half of fairway to avoid trees at elbow. Long shot to green should be aimed right of centre. A Cockleshells hero perhaps?
18) KELBURN HOME (356 yards, par 4)
13) RIGGS (382 yards, par 4) Drive down middle, avoid shot to green finding bunker on left as green slopes away and easy to play out and run off other side. Unlucky 13 for some.
Beware of burn which catches short drive. Second shot to green is slightly uphill to elevated green, which has two tiers, so club selection is critical as a threeputt is likely if you are not on the same level as the pin. Ah, now to the 19th hole!
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Our Neighbours Largs Golf Course is the centre point of the most significant one-mile radius for sport and leisure anywhere in Scotland. Kelburn Country Centre (www.kelburnestate.com) lies to the southern and eastern boundaries and includes equestrianism, falconry, archery, walking and forestcraft among its attractions. The Centre has also become an acknowledged host of boutique festivals. There are two marinas within a short walk of the golf course. The longer established Largs Yacht Haven — www.yachthavens.com/largs and Fairlie Quay Marina- www.fairliequay.co.uk — both benefit from the proximity of the Isles of Cumbrae in diffusing strong onshore winds and assisting safe access. A mile to the north lies Sportscotland’s national training centre at Inverclyde (www.nationalcentreinverclyde.org.uk/Home). There are multi-sport facilities at the centre, mostly available to locals and visitors alike. The extensive golf facility has recently been appointed
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Scottish Golf’s Development centre, with coaching conducted through the Bob Torrance. It is also available as a practice facility for club golfers. Many Largs Golf Club members take advantage of that. A short ferry hop across the north channel will see you in Cumbrae where you can cycle around to your heart’s content, visit the watersports centre and aquarium, or play a round with our good friends at Millport Golf Club (www.millportgolfclub.co.uk). Just outside of the mile radius to the north lies Routenburn Golf Club (www.kaleisure.com/golf/ routenburn-golf-course.html). Council-run with a private club operating from a commanding stone clubhouse, the course will always be associated with the Torrance family. No visit to Largs would be complete, though, without dropping in on Nardini — the famous ice cream parlour where the frozen fancies even melted the heart of the ‘Iron Lady’, former Prime Minister Maggie Thatcher.
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Kelburn Estate Our course lies within the historic estate grounds of the 13th century Kelburn Castle which was thought to be built around the year 1200. Various additions have taken place over the centuries with the latest Victorian wing having been added between 1879 and 1880. The Castle has been occupied by the Clan Boyle since first built and is the oldest such castle to be continuously occupied by a single family. The title Earl of Glasgow was created for Lord David Boyle in 1703 and his estate settlement expanded to include lands further afield in Ayrshire and Renfrewshire. The Kelburn Glen with its waterfalls and deep gorges is regarded as one of Scotland’s most beautiful woodlands and leads to spectacular views over the islands of the Firth of Clyde.
Firth of Clyde The Firth itself is one of the largest areas of sheltered deep water in the British Isles and has been a top sailing location for more than 100 years. It continues to attract increasing numbers of boat owners, sailors cruising in their own yachts, and those seeking a charter yacht holiday or a sailing tuition course. Up until 1263, the waters were patrolled by Viking invaders until they were finally ousted by the rumbustious locals. That event is still marked with gusto during the annual Viking Festival. When visiting Largs Kelburn there is every chance you will catch sight of the famous PS Waverley — the world’s last ocean going paddle steamer. The iconic vessel docks at Largs Pier as part of its regular Summer schedule and remains a highly visible and popular attraction.
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Club Trophies Simpson Trophy: Donated by the directors (including our own Alex Simpson) of Messrs J&R Simpson Ltd. Gents’ Open for neighbouring clubs East Park Home Trophy: Presented by our own Mr David Angus, a director of East Park Home, Glasgow. Gents’ medal winner Championship Cup: Donated by Mrs Mary Malcolm in memory of her husband, a past captain and one of our primary members. The Cup was originally the J.M. Kirkwood Cup (1920) but was won outright by Mr W.T. Malcolm. Gents’ matchplay winner (36-hole qualifiers) Bob Gunn Memorial Trophy: Donated in 1992 by Mrs Hilda Gunn. Gents’ matchplay winner (medals) J.M. Kirkwood Memorial Cup: Purchased to replace the Championship Cup. Winner of Saturday medals matchplay competition MacGregor Quaich: St Mungo Quaich was won by Mr A MacGregor for running 1951 Festival of Britain and presented to the club in 1959. Winner of Wednesday medals matchplay competition Viking Krus: Gents’ Open (36 holes) off scratch Topping Cup: Donated by past captain Mr William Topping. Best two scores from Saturday spring, summer and autumn meetings Topping Quaich: Presented by Mr W Topping. Best two scores from Wednesday spring, summer and autumn meetings Silver Medals: Presented to Medal finalists in First, Second and Third Classes. First Class Medal donated by the club, Second Class Medal presented by Mr Alex Kelton in 1954 and Third Class Medal donated by J. H. Smith in 1984 White Trophy: Donated by past captain Mr P.M. White. Gents’ foursomes winners Scottish Sunday Express Trophy: Best team of three from three Classes D. B. Tennant Trophy: Donated in 1970. Winner of gents aged 50 and over knockout
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R. G. Brown Trophy: Donated by Mrs Brown in memory of husband Ronnie, long-time club treasurer. Winners of gents’ fourball knockout Ye Olde Anchor Inn Trophy: Donated by Niven Paterson, proprietor of inn. Winners of gents’ three-round qualifier Ewing Trophies: Donated in 1968 by Mr & Mrs William Ewing of Hutton Park Hotel. Mixed foursomes winners Starnberg Stein: Presented by Starnberg Golf Club to mark Largs’ centenary in 1991. Saturday Spring Meeting winner Anne Kerr Trophy: Winners of Open Mixed Foursomes Topping Tankard: Presented by W. M. Topping. Past captains’ competition Loving Cup: Presented by Lt. Commander D. R. M. Kirkwood. Winner of ladies’ and gents’ New Year’s Day competition John Lambert Rosebowl: Best two scores from team of four Matthew Adam Cup: Donated in 1925 by Mr John Adam in memory of his son, Matthew, who was killed in the First World War. Winner of ladies’ singles Elderslie Rose Bowl (Cup): Donated in 1954 by Mrs Topping. Ladies best nett over two rounds A MacGregor Medal: Best scratch for club Championship qualifying
Grant Trophy: Donated in 1981 by wife and family of Donald M. Grant. Members’ Guest Day winners Alex Beaton Memorial Trophy: Presented in 1914 to Routenburn GC by Charles G McAndrew. Won outright in 1940 by Alex Beaton Jnr. Plinth donated in 1982 to Largs GC by Mrs Nana Beaton. Gents’ medal winner Warrenpark Trophy: Presented and sponsored by Ashbourne Homes plc. Gents’ Over-60s winner Haylie House Trophy: Gifted by Sir James Dyer Simpson. Gents’ medal winner Fruendshaft (Friendship) Cup: Donated in 1995 by Starnberg GC. Best stableford score for ladies and gents H.M.A.S. Ovens Shield: Presented by the Australian navy submarine crew. Best stableford score from Wednesdays and Saturdays Killincraig Trophy: Captain’s prize 1892-93 won by John Baldie. Gents’ singles winner Tom McMaster Memorial Trophy: Senior Open (over-55s) winner Kelburn Bowl: Winner of 36hole medal competition Jim McIntyre Memorial Trophy: Winners of autumn Texas scramble
R. W. McLaren SGU Trophies: Donated in 1989 by Honorary Member Bob McLaren. Winter League winners Riddell Trophy: Winners of ladies’ foursomes Branburn Trophy: Winners of social match v Rothesay Kerr Clark Trophy: Winners of social match v Millport Centenary Cup: Donated in 1991 by Skelmorlie GC to mark centenary of both clubs. Winners of First Team v Skelmorlie Ardneil Trophy: Winners of challenge match v West Kilbride Kelburn Quaich: Sponsored by Whyte & Mackay. Winners of shotgun greensomes Bill Brownlie Trophy: Winners of Past Captains v Committee Junior Championship: Winner of 36-hole medal competition Kelburn Family Foursomes: Junior knockout winners Alex Beaton Memorial Trophy: Winners of Juniors medal Anne Malone Quaich: Winner of ladies’ medal Kelburn Tray: Ladies’ Day winner Lamberton/Macleod Trophy: Ladies’ Day scratch winners McCulloch Cup: Winners of ladies singles (stableford) Ladies Past Captains’ Trophy: Winners of singles competition S. B. Malcolm Trophy: Winners of Committee match v Routenburn Gilmour Trophy: Winners of juniors foursomes NOT PLAYED FOR NOW: Kelburn Trophy: Donated by past captain Dr. W.R. Mackie, Gold Medal: Donated in 1894 by Mr Alex Young, Largs United Churches Cups (gents & ladies), Famous Grouse, Whyte & Mackay Cup, Eastwood 50 Challenge, Ken Macleod Trophy, Captain’s Tantalus
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Directions The Clubhouse lies on the main A78 Ayrshire Coastal route and is at the South end of Largs. From Glasgow/ Glasgow Airport take the Irvine exit and follow the dual carriageway past Johnstone and Kilbarchan where it becomes two way. Turn off at the roundabout directing you to Lochwinnoch and Largs. After 17 miles you will come to the steeply descending Haylie Brae which should be negotiated with care. There are traffic lights at the foot. Turn left and the entrance is just about 100 metres on your left.
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From the South (Stranraer, Ayr, Prestwick Airport) stay on the A78 signposted Greenock until you enter Largs at the Marina entrance. The course is over the wall on your right. Carry on up the hill for half a mile until you see our entranceway and the clubhouse. You have arrived.
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Largs Golf Club, Irvine Road, Largs KA30 8EU Secretary: 01475 673594 Professional: 01475 686192 Clubhouse: 01475 687390 E-mail: secretary@largsgolfclub.co.uk www.largsgolfclub.co.uk 16th Green
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