Old Photographs Golf Course Millport Scotland

Old photograph of golfers on the golf course by Millport on the island of Cumbrae in the Firth of Clyde, in North Ayrshire, Scotland. The Millport Golf Club was formed as the Cumbrae Golf Club in 1888 by gentlemen members of the Glasgow Golf Club who wanted to play golf when on holiday in Millport and a few local worthies. The 9 hole course was opened on 2nd April on land rented from Mr Baillie of Damhead farm. Sir Matthew Arthur of West Kilbride presented the first trophy, The Arthur Cup, in September 1888.

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