Senior News

22nd January 2017

The 2017 Burns Supper Kicks off the Year in Style

A good crowd attended the Burns Supper in the clubhouse on Friday evening (20th January) hosted by Vice Captain Alistair Forrest and enjoyed the music of Margaret and Andy Morris and the performances of Graham Hill, Yvonne Waring and Immortal Memory by one of last year’s stars, Jim Nicol accompanied by Linda Ormiston and topped off with a rendition of […]
31st December 2016

Willie Fernie Reciprocal Scheme

Our professional Robert Irvine has been working on a reciprocal scheme with those golf clubs who share the same golf course designer as ourselves, Willie Fernie.  Hailing from Troon, Willie Fernie was involved with a number of golf courses. Full Paying Members from each of our clubs should be able to book a tee time at any other of the […]
20th July 2016

Club Team Slots Now Available for the Proam

We are pleased to announce that there are now a number of slots available in the ProAm programme to welcome Club Team entries. The cost of entry for Members will be £100 + VAT per team member (teams of 3 plus a Tartan Tour Professional) This includes entry, breakfast tea/coffee, rolls on arrival (for morning slots) and after match meal.  […]
17th July 2016

Tee Surface Protection Project

Photos below show the challenge which golfers present our greenkeeping staff with in terms of basic golfing etiquette. We commenced an initiative in the Spring, to ensure that Tee surfaces (particularly at 2nd/3rd/12th/17th) were kept in tip-top condition.  (by using seeded soil and/or biodegradable tee pegs) These photos show the state of the tee at 17 during the Assistant Pro’s […]
8th July 2016

Douglas Park Seniors Open Tuesday 5th July 2016

Our Club Captain, Brian Thistle excelled himself by winning the Seniors Open Trophy with a nett score of 68 in windy and cool conditions.  Fortunately it remained dry until the last players came in and many participants commented on the excellent condition and appearance of the course.  Compliments also flew in the direction of Lisa and her staff and thanks […]
30th June 2016

Play from White Tees During July & August

As was permitted a couple of years ago, we are allowing play from the White Tees for members and their guests during the summer months. This opportunity will be available ON REQUEST at the Pro Shop before commencing play. During this time play will be possible from ANY of our three tees, (Front/Middle/Back) (Red/Yellow/White) please check with Pro Shop. There […]
3rd August 2015

Defibrillator Located at Douglas Park

You may have noticed a fit and healthy Bernard Gallacher on television this year at the British Open in Hoylake and more recently at the Ryder Cup in Gleneagles on media duty for BBC Radio as he followed and commented on outstanding play. You may or may not be aware that Bernard suffered a near fatal cardiac arrest while doing a […]