Junior News

19th May 2015

Change to Competition Forward Bookings

As you will be aware, there have been issues around the use of BRS for forward booking of competitions. The Committee have decided that the system does not meet the requirements for competitions at Douglas Park and will no longer be used for this. ON-LINE For on-line competition bookings, members should now use the Howdidido facility. You can register for […]
6th March 2015

Belle Robertson M.b.e – R&a Honorary Membership

Belle Robertson M.B.E. Honorary Member of Douglas Park Golf Club It is with great pleasure that we learn of Belle Robertson’s invitation to become an Honorary Member of the R& A. This indeed is a huge honour for Belle. We, at Douglas Park, would like to add our congratulations, Club Captain Alistair Beattie has already sent a congratulatory letter on our […]
9th January 2015

Course Status

The course is currently open. ( Friday 9th at 2pm) Taking account of the forecasted storm conditions due tonight, the course will be closed first thing on Saturday morning. At daylight, the Course staff will undertake an inspection of the course, following which a decision will be made on opening the course. Members should allow time for this to take place, […]
21st November 2014

Pitchmarks on Greens

There has been an increasing number of unrepaired pitch marks on the greens. Golfers of all standards make these marks, and all golfers should check for them and repair any they see – even if they did not make them. Pitch marks have a seriously detrimental effect on the greens, and FAILURE TO REPAIR THEM WILL RESULT IN AN INCREASED […]
26th August 2014

New Tee at 13th Hole

There have been some enquiries recently from a number of members about the status of the new tee at the 13th hole.  Extension of this tee has been the subject of discussion by a number of previous committees and various plans had been drawn up but not enacted for one reason or another.  Last December an excavator was on the […]
30th October 2013

Winter Season : Mats Now in Play

For the Protection of the Course Please note that until the end of the Winter Season it is now a Local Rule/Club Policy for the protection of the course that “Mats” are now to be used. Consequently, please refer to the notices on this subject at the Pro Shop and also in the Locker Room(s) If you do not have […]