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Minto Golf Club was founded in 1928 and
the course was constructed over a period of 4 years. It was designed as
a 9 hole course and was first played in 1933. The clubhouse at the time
stood on the ground adjacent to the 15th green at the lower end of the
present 18 hole golf course. In 1973, more land
was acquired and 10 new holes brought in to play in 1977. A short par 3
was dropped from the original 9 holes.
In 1992, a new clubhouse was built with assistance from some of the
members. The panoramic view from the windows and terracing are very much
admired and appreciated by visitors to the club.
(See photographs on the gallery page).
The most prominent feature in view is Ruberslaw Hill. This peak (1392
feet) was made famous during the period of the Covenanters. Secret
meetings were held at the top of the hill at a place known as Pedens
Pulpit, named after Alexander Peden who wore a ghoulish mask to protect
his identity. (The mask is on view in the Museum of Scotland,
Edinburgh.)
Further alterations were made in 1999 to the 4th & 5th holes with
construction of a completely new 8th hole. This hole was officially
opened in 2001 by Mrs. R. Oliver, the wife of the late Mr. J.K.M.
Oliver, a well known racehorse trainer and past Captain of Minto Golf
Club. Mr. Oliver was known to his many friends as the ‘Benign Bishop’,
hence the name of the 8th hole.
Further improvements to the course have
been made in 2005 through 2007 with new tees and bunkers strategically
positioned resulting in the standard scratch being raised to 68. See
course layout for further details.
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