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2021 MBGC Subs

Posted on January 30, 2020 | by Hamish Bannatyne

The MBGC subscription for 2021 is £125, which we hope you will agree represents excellent value. There is no increase from last year.

Captain’s Day

Posted on January 30, 2020 | by Hamish Bannatyne

Captain’s Day was held on Tuesday 10th September, & 15 golfers were there hosted with style by Captain of the Club Campbell Laing.
A big thanks to David Jeffrey for the superb condition of the course.
Wonderful catering was enjoyed after the 9 holes & many thanks to Katie & her team for the amazing hospitality.

Katie’s food was fantastic.

15 members enjoyed the day.

Great fun on Captain's Day — Elizabeth Kelso won the ladies comp with a nett 36.5.
& Willie Kelso won the gents section with a nett 31.5.

ALGU Kiscdale Salver

Posted on January 30, 2020 | by Hamish Bannatyne

2020 sees Corrie as the venue for this prestigious ladies Arran competition, played in April.

Machrie Bay, Shiskine, Brodick & Lamlash are the 4 teams now that compete with Brodick being strong over the last few years.

From L to R: Piet, Elizabeth Ross, Viv, Jenni, Fiona Scott & Sally.

Sally, Elizabeth Ross, Viv, Denise & Jenni.

Sally, Jenni, Fiona Scott & Piet

Lady Mary trophy

Posted on January 30, 2020 | by Hamish Bannatyne

Barbara Waring wins the Lady Mary for 2019 at Machrie Bay Golf Club.
Cath Lord was the runner-up.

Captain of the Club, Campbell Laing, & match secretary Brian Sherwood were on hand to present the trophy

Walter Hagen plays Machrie Bay – August 10th 1937

Posted on January 29, 2020 | by Hamish Bannatyne

Baldy Craig, Walter Hagen & Joe Kirkwood at the old 7th.

Joe Kirkwood driving at the old 8th.

Hagen, Kirkwood & Baldy Craig on the old 1st.

Story of Walter Hagen playing Machrie Bay

Peter Emsley

Posted on January 15, 2020 | by Hamish Bannatyne

Peter Emsley getting the Dougie Macfarlane award in 2012. This is for outstanding contribution of work & service for MBGC & Arran golf.
Machrie is going to really miss Peter
& we all owe him a huge debt of gratitude in terms of what he did for this Club .

I am sure many of you have fond memories of Peter on the golf course, as a colleague on the committee and as a friend. He always had time for a chat and a word of encouragement. He was a past Captain and committee member and for many years was the guiding light of Machrie Bay Golf Club. He was the only member to be awarded honorary membership, which reflected the esteem in which he was held.

Captain Campbell Laing said…” I knew Peter for nearly 30 years and worked with him on Pirnmill Improvements Association and on the Golf Club Committee.
He was always a thorough gentleman and you could
guarantee that if he was involved in anything he would give 100%. “

We all send our condolences to Paul and the family,

AGA Hope Cup

AGA Hope Cup @ Machrie Bay

Posted on January 10, 2020 | by Hamish Bannatyne

Brodick won the Hope Cup when it was held at Machrie Bay in 2018.
7 Arran teams of 4 gents play foursomes matchplay & this competition has been played since 1910.

Corrie, NOT Carradale!

Posted on August 20, 2019 | by Hamish Bannatyne

Great day at Corrie GC — A few Machrie Bay members in this photo.
This was the day in 2019 when we were supposed to go to Carradale Golf Club.
The trip was postponed till October.
Wind / ferry disruption made us have a lovely game at Corrie Golf Club instead.

AGA Seniors Bowl

Posted on July 25, 2019 | by Hamish Bannatyne

Congratulations to Brodick GC on beating Whiting Bay GC in the AGA Seniors Bowl Final at Machrie Bay this evening. Both fourballs were played in the true spirit of golf, well done to all.

AGA President Brian Sherwood was on hand to present the Crystal Bowl & the Salver.

Brodick win against Whiting Bay.

AGA President Brian Sherwood

David Brookens picks up the runner-ups.

Brian Smith collects the AGA Seniors crystal bowl for Brodick GC – congratulations!

Machrie Bay Ladies Open

Posted on July 10, 2019 | by Hamish Bannatyne

Played at the start of July each year. Lots of fun in this competition.

" Great little 9 hole course with very friendly members."

Graham Kennedy - January, 2020