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Pirnmill Golf Club, Arran. (1903 - 1950s)
Founded 1903.
A 9-hole course situated in Penroich where some remains of the old course can still be seen.
There was a steamer service during the summer months to Pirnmill Pier from Gourock, Fairlie and Wemyss Bay. The station at Pirnmill Ferry was 3 minutes away.
Above image courtesy of Frank Accleton.
In 1914 the entry fee was 5/- and the subs 3/-. Sunday play was not allowed.
Ordnance Survey Map from the time of WW1 showing the Pirnmill golf course.
O.S. Map Revised 1915; © Crown Copyright {year of publication 1924}.
In 1922 course records were: (a) 39 and (p) 36. Visitors’ fees were 1/- a day, 2/6d a week and 7/6d a month. Family tickets were available at 15/- a month.
In the late 1920s there was a club membership of about 40. Amateur course record holder was J Jeffery, 40. Visitors’ fees were 1/- a day, 3/6d a week, 10/- a month, ladies 1/-, 2/6d, 7/6d. Family tickets 18/- a month.
Above is a later picture of the Pirnmill clubhouse and course. Image courtesy of Russell Duncan.
Image courtesy of Frank Accleton.
In February 1928 the Dundee Courier ran an article called “Where Golfers Don’t Wait – but they may have to walk or sail – courses on which there is no hurry – small memberships” Included in the write up was the Pirnmill Golf Club which had a membership of just 34.
| Secretary | Greenkeeper | |
| 1914 | J McMillan, Auchamore, Pirnmill. | |
| 1922 | Alex Kerr, "Hazelbank" North Penrioch, Pirnmill. | Alex Kerr |
| 1920s | Alex Kerr | N Robertson |
| 1940/47 | Miss J Currie, Sea View, Pirnmill. | J Currie |
| 1951 | A Blair, "Oakdene", Pirnmill. |
Mention of the golf course in August 1946.
Campbeltown Courier Saturday 31 August 1946. Image © Wyvex Media Ltd. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Location of the Pirnmill course at Penrioch
Pirnmill Golf Club had disappeared by the mid 1950s.