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Killearn Golf Club, Stirling. (1896 - WW1)
Founded in 1896.
From the Dundee Courier Thursday 9 July 1896 - "GOLF - Killearn - Colonel Blackburn has given his consent to the proposed golf course, and at a meeting held on Tuesday night it was agreed that as soon as arrangements were completed with the farmer, the club engage Tom Morris, St Andrews, to lay out the course."
Bridge of Allan Gazette Saturday 15 August 1896 - "Killearn Golf Course - The course and greens have now been completed, and are in good order for playing. Quite a nuber are taking advantage of it. From the summit of the hill a splendid view can be obtained."
Result of the June 1898 monthly medal; R M Latta (6), 115; R Sinclair (18), 116; J Sinclair (10), 117; J Stephen (18), 119.
The General Meeting in March 1899.
Bridge of Allan Gazette Saturday 1 April 1899. Image © Reach plc. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Below is the result of a match played at Kirkintillooch on Saturday 27 May 1899.
| Kirkintilloch Golf Club | Killearn Golf Club | ||
| Capt. Calder | 0 | Alex Johnstone | 1 |
| James Herd | 13 | W Gilfillan | 0 |
| Thomas Alexander | 0 | R Sinclair | 3 |
| F Rutherford | 10 | J Sinclair | 0 |
| S Robertson jun. | 0 | R Paton | 5 |
| Chris. Bain | 0 | J Stephen | 0 |
| W F Stuart | 3 | R W Latta | 0 |
| James W Whimster | 1 | D Fairlie | 0 |
| 27 | 9 |
In October 1999 a competition for a box of balls given by the captain, David Wilson, Carbeth, was won by John Stephen with a score of 103, a record score for local members. In second place was John Sinclair.
Kirkintilloch Herald Wednesday 15 August 1900. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
In 1906 the secretary was Roger Sinclair, Benvue, Killearn. A 9-hole course laid out by Old Tom Morris. The amateur course record holder was R Sinclair with a score of 82. Visitors’ fees on introduction were 1/- a day, 2/6d a week, 5/- a month, ladies 2/- a week, 2/6d a month. The Station at Killearn was 1 mile away. Local hotel was the Black Bull.
Result of a one-sided match played at Campsie Golf Club in June 1908.
| Campsie Golf Club | Killearn Golf Club | ||
| William Sword | 1 | W Gourlay | 0 |
| J Stewart | 1 | W Aitken | 0 |
| A Rae | 1 | R Sinclair | 0 |
| J Sword | 1 | W Gilfillan | 0 |
| D McFarlane | 1 | J Sinclair | 0 |
| W Yuill | 1 | J Mc C Sinclair | 0 |
| A Murray | 1 | T G E Turnbull | 0 |
| T Hodge | 1 | M Bennie | 0 |
| R Maider | 1 | A S Black | 0 |
| S Davidson | 1 | M H Moncrieff | 0 |
| S Taylor | 1 | J Aitken | 0 |
| James Stewart | 1 | J McEwan | 0 |
| 12 | 0 |
Bridge of Allan Gazette Saturday 29 May 1909. Image © Reach plc. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Prior to WW1 the secretary was Jas Shearer, School House, Killearn. The club had a membership of 35. There was no entry fee. Subs for gents were £2/2/0 and ladies £1/1/0.
Sad end to the club in March 1914.
Kilsyth Chronicle Friday 27 March 1914. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
The Old Tom Morris course layout at Killearn.
Location of the Killearn golf course.