Clubhouse Official Opening

EAST KILBRIDE Golf Club’s new clubhouse is now officially opened.

In a ceremony attended by local politicians, dignitaries and representatives of national and local golf associations, East Kilbride captain Tom Keir performed the opening ceremony and proudly welcomed the latest addition to East Kilbride’s sporting facilities.

Recalling the grim night of January 12 of last year when the previous clubhouse in Nerston was destroyed by fire, the captain officially unveiled the bright modern facility which now stands in its place.

Highlighting the resilience of the club’s members who had endured an unsettled two seasons during the clubhouse re-build, Tom Keir also had praise for the way all involved in the project had delivered ahead of schedule.

Tom also expressed his grateful thanks for the way East Kilbride rallied round the club in those early difficult days just after the fire.

“Other sporting clubs in East Kilbride, plus other golf clubs in the area, immediately offered us the use of premises to have meetings and planning sessions in those early days – and that assistance was much appreciated."

“It got the rebuild project off to a good start and we maintained that momentum to the end."

“We had some good, positive early meetings with insurers which were re-assuring and got us moving in the right direction. It helped, too, that some of the Council members had in-depth knowledge of the building and construction sector so we had some good guidance.”

“Although we had some very difficult times – and a lot of stress, it was all worthwhile. As well as a fantastic course, we now have a brand new clubhouse which will stand us in good stead for years to come."

“Standing here now – looking at the new facility and thinking about the strong foundations the club has and how well positioned we are for the future, I can feel an enormous sense of pride and achievement.”

In praising the look of the new clubhouse, Guest of honour Hamish Grey, Chief Executive of the Scottish Golf Union congratulated Tom and the club members for bouncing back so quickly and strongly after the setback of the fire.

“It is very pleasing to see such a splendid modern facility,” said Hamish, “And hugely encouraging to hear that East Kilbride Golf Club’s membership actually increased during those difficult times."

“It shows the club is on a very strong footing and I wish you well for the future.”

(Images courtesy of East Kilbride News)

At your service at East Kilbride Golf Club

East Kilbride golfers, their guests and visitors will have a new face welcoming them to the club.

Laura Carruth has been appointed Clubhouse Manager in place of Duncan McSporran, who is fulfilling a lifetime’s ambition by emigrating to South Africa. Laura joins the golf club after years of experience in the licensed trade and hospitality business in the East Kilbride area.

Her arrival follows hot on the heels of the appointment of the club’s new Head of Catering Brian Graham, whose daily menus and speciality nights are proving extremely popular with all who frequent our new clubhouse.

In welcoming both Brian and Laura to the club, captain Tom Keir looked forward to members and their guests enjoying the best of hospitality when they come to East Kilbride Golf Club. “We now have a magnificent new clubhouse“ said Tom, "and we look to Laura and Brian to make sure that the level of service and quality of food matches our surroundings. In welcoming both to the club, I would like to pay official thanks to outgoing steward Duncan McSporran for all his hard work for the club and wish he and his wife June every success in their new life in South Africa.”