On 30th January 1922, the Provost of Falkirk, James G. Russell and Baillie J.C. Gilchrist, called a public meeting with the intention of forming a Golf Club. This motion was adopted and the Falkirk Golf Club was formed.
A lease on the ground at Carmuirs was taken from Forbes of Callander. Under the experienced direction of Mr Peter Robertson, ex Scottish Champion and Professional, at the Braid Hills, Edinburgh, nine holes were constructed and ready for play by Saturday, 30th June 1922. The remainder of the course was completed and in play by the autumn of that year.
No Clubhouse was available, at that time, and members made do with a wooden hut until 1924, when a purpose built Clubhouse was completed on the present site. This building forms part of the Clubhouse today.
No Clubhouse was available, at that time, and members made do with a wooden hut until 1924, when a purpose built Clubhouse was completed on the present site. This building forms part of the Clubhouse today.
Prizegiving in 1955 at Falkirk Golf Club
Historical postcard, courtesy of Fujifilm
Old images of the course
The old 2nd Green
The Gully
The old 4th Green
The old 14th green
The old 5th Green
The old 8th Green
Course records
Gents Course Record - Held by Colin Mundie
Professional Course Record - Held by John McTear
Ladies Course Record - Held by Alison Rose
Some of Falkirk Golf Club's Old Champions
Colin Gillies - Scottish Boys Champion
Colin Gillies - Scottish Professional Champion
The 1970 FGC West of Scotland Championship winning Team
Max Murray, Stanley Scott and Eddie Gibson
The 1992 Falkirk Team with the West of Scotland Team Championship Trophy
Scott Inglis, Graeme Gardiner & Douglas McBriar
County Champions 4 Years Running
County Boys Champion - Robert Cox
Other notable personalities at Falkirk Golf Club
Mrs Helen Thomson - Chairman of SLGA 1995-1996
Famous pros John Panton and Bernard Gallaher with an old Council