kelso
golf club
Kelso golf club
Article provided by Club Secretary Dawn Tomlinson
K
elso Golf Club is set in the heart of the Borders beautiful golfing countryside, this 18 hole par 71 course is
maintained to the highest level and will set a challenge to every standard of player. The club offers an attractive
parkland course well known for the fine conditions of its greens and fairways. The original course was designed
by Ben Sayers then re-designed by James Braid in 1930. The mature 18 hole layout was opened in 1980.
After a round of golf players can relax in
our comfortable club house, with lounge,
bar and restaurant. A warm welcome
awaits all our visitors. Our newly
appointed chef provides a varied menu
and we cater for large and small golfing
parties. We provide special packages
and excellent rates for golfing societies.
Our restaurant area can also be hired
for birthday parties etc. (which is very
popular).
I have been a member of the golf club
since 2006. I joined the ladies section and
received a very warm welcome. Since
then I have supported the club in many
ways. I took the position of Club Secretary
in January 2014.
Without sounding sexist, since I became
Club Secretary, there has been an air of
change in the clubhouse. It’s the little
things that visitors especially pick up
on. Things like fresh flowers that are
placed around the lounge area especially
when there is a party booking. These are
provided by the golf club but it is one of
our senior ladies who has an artistic eye
and displays the flowers beautifully.
I have erected a trophy board in the
lounge area. All our trophy winners have
their photos taken and these are placed
on the board. It gets a lot of attention
from visitors and we have had positive
comments from the members.
I think it’s good that our competitions
are well supported and the golfers take
pride in the fact that their achievements
are recognised. It is also a good way for
members to get to know one another.
(there are still a lot of members who I
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