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History of Grantown-on-Spey Golf Club
The
Club was formed in 1890 and a nine hole course was laid out by A.C.
Brown, a golf professional. In 1911 this was extended to 18 holes to
a design by Willie Park, of Musselburgh. In 1921, James Braid was asked
to advise on improvements to the course and the changes he recommended
were incorporated and remain to the present day. From a humble beginning
the clubhouse has also evolved over the years and in 1999 a major extension
and refurbishment was carried out to upgrade it to the very best modern
standard.
The club's most famous son is Bobby Cruickshank. After a distinguished
amateur career interrupted by the First World War, Boback, as he was
affectionately known locally, headed for the United States in 1921 with
his great friend and rival, Tommy Armour. As a professional, he won
over twenty tournaments and in 1923 lost to Bobby Jones in an eighteen
hole play-off for the US Open when Jones birdied the last. The Cruickshank
family presented the Bobby Cruickshank Cup to the club in memory of
an outstanding golfer and a gentleman.
As part
of our centenary celebrations, Arnold Palmer was invited to become an
Honorary Member of the club. In recognition of his unique contribution
to professional golf worldwide and his friendship with Bobby Cruickshank
the club were delighted that he accepted.
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