Match Secretary, Author at Douglas Park Golf Club

23rd July 2018

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Assistant Pro’s Day

Fine golfing weather on Saturday 21st July was matched by some excellent golf played in the fourball Texas scramble format used for the event. Our Assistant professional (now a fully qualified PGA professional) Andrew Hutchison organised a varied programme greatly enjoyed by the large field which participated. The winning team at the end of the day with a very creditable […]

22nd April 2018

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Season Opening Shotgun and Past Captain’s Dinner

The official opening of the Douglas Park golf season took place on Saturday. The day started with the morning shotgun stableford pairs event for the Camel Trophy. This was won by Mark Carnegie and Graeme Maxwell who, due to a prior engagement could not attend the prizegiving. Runners-up Scott Brown and Gareth Young are shown with Immediate Past Captain Alistair […]

16th April 2018

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Wee Wonders at Douglas Park

A qualifying event for the Wee Wonders competition was held at Douglas Park on Thursday 12th April. Competitors from as far afield as Dumfries, Troon, Gullane and Stirling, along with our own budding stars Cameron Burns and Gethin Eynon, produced some very high quality golf in the cold and blustery conditions. The best return of the day over the 9 […]

28th March 2018

Published by Match Secretary on 28th March 2018

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Thomson Mccrone League (9-20 Hcap)

Thomson McCRONE LEAGUE Handicap from 9 – 20 inclusive Four Ball Better Ball match play format Played on Sunday afternoons (dates on app / diary) Our opponents in 2018 are: Clydebank & District, Dullatur and Kilsyth Lennox Please insert your name and contact details on the noticeboard in the Gents locker room DON’T DELAY!

18th March 2018

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“Wonderful” Whisky Night at Douglas Park

An enthusiastic audience enjoyed an evening devoted to whisky last Friday in the Douglas Park lounge. The very knowledgeable speaker from Glengoyne distillery gave an fascinating talk on the history of our national drink. Key dates reflecting significant years in whisky’s development were entered on bingo cards and those with lines of dates and all four corners on the card […]

4th February 2018

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Donald Cameron League Dinner 2/2/18

A number of members of the Douglas Park Donald Cameron League team took part in The DCL Dinner at Hayston Golf Club last Friday evening. The meal was followed by an excellent after-dinner speech by Partick Thistle and Scotland goalkeeping legend, Alan Rough. No trophies for DP on the night but Ross Cameron won a very healthy second-prize in the […]

2nd January 2018

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The Gordon Charnock Hangover Salver Kicks off 2018

The opening competition of the year took place today, Tuesday 2nd January. The Gordon Charnock Hangover Salver, presented in 1976 by former Ladies Captain Joyce Charnock in memory of her late husband Gordon, a former Convenor, enticed 29 entrants out on a cold, wet and windy morning. Past Captain Ian Letford hit the first shot of the competitive year (below) in […]

20th December 2017

Published by Match Secretary on 20th December 2017

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Santa Comes to Douglas Park!

Over 25 children attended the 2017 Christmas Party in the clubhouse on Sunday 17 December. As well as being entertained by Pete The Pirate with games and jokes, the highlight, of course, was the visit of Santa Claus with presents for everyone. A great time was had by all – thanks to Kirsty Fergusson and Joyce Hope for their organisation, […]

14th November 2017

Published by Match Secretary on 14th November 2017

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Prizegiving 2017 – 10 Nov

Over 100 members and their guests attended this year’s prizegiving in the clubhouse last Friday evening. A great time was had by all accounts, enjoying the two course meal beforehand, the Cheese & Wine and celebrating as a winner or with the winners. The evening began with the presentation of Honorary Badges by Club Captain, Alistair Forrest to our […]