WestLothian Courier - Sport - Golf

Bathgate golf pro Stephen Gallacher returns to action following career threatening illness

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

BATHGATE Golf pro Stephen Gallacher returned to the European Tour last month bringing to an end his year from hell.

Flowering season signals return to golfing weather

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

THIS WEEK I have seen my first crocus of the year and as it has only been a couple of weeks since I saw that January bloomer the snowdrop late though these are, it means that local golfers will be getting the clubs dusted off and into some action, writes Russell Cameron.

Bernard Gallacher remembers the late, great Eric Brown

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

RYDER CUP legend Bernard Gallacher has revealed that Bathgate golfing great Eric Brown inspired him to the pinnacle of the game.

Eric Brown, the Brown Bomber, remembered 24 years on

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Last weekend marked the 24th anniversary of the passing of golfing great Eric Brown — the Bathgate-born star who ascended from the greens of West Lothian to become Ryder Cup captain.This week, ERIC MACKINNON takes a look back at the great man’s career as he speaks to the legend’s son, David

Greenburn pro Scott Catlin earns West Lothian victory at Craigielaw course

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

THE East of Scotland Alliance members got a good day for their latest event which was held last mid week at Craigielaw in East Lothian.

Golf: Bathgate man clinches handicap prize at competition

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

THE Edinburgh and East of Scotland Alliance lads were out in numbers last Wednesday at the Glen, North Berwick and the Midland Alliance the following day at Lundin in Fife.

Golf: Gullane first to beat the big freeze

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

GULLANE was one of the few places where golf was possible last week and the Edinburgh and East of Scotland Alliance golfers were out in force on the No.3 course after the long lay off caused by the extreme weather conditions.

Karma Golf Club continued sponsorship of local leagues

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

IT has been another excellent year of sponsorship for the Karma Golf Club across the length and breadth of West Lothian, writes Russell Cameron.

Bathgate Golf Club pro Stuart Callan still in the swing of winning competitions

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

STUART Callan has been back at Bathgate for a couple of years now, as pro to the club where he learned his golf, after a spell in Croatia and at Marriott Dalmahoy before that

Stephen Gallacher finishes in third in Girona European Tour qualifying

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

STEPHEN Gallacher duly completed his two rounds in the European Tour Final Qualifying in Girona last Wednesday and Thursday and in the process moved up to a very impressive third place in the final rankings.

So far so good for Gallacher

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

IT IS so far so good or maybe even better than that for Stephen Gallacher as he battles to regain his full playing rights on the European PGA Tour.

Golf: Deer Park slashes junior fee to £89

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

GOLF pros at Deer Park Golf and Country Club are focussing on youth development while hoping the club will eventually have its own junior academy.

Golf: Stephen Gallacher aims to get back in the swing

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

IT has been a terrible year for West Lothian’s top golfer, European Tour pro Stephen Gallacher.

Amateur takes the top spot in a day of excellent scoring in Borders

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

CARDONA in the Borders was the venue for the latest episode in the East of Scotland Alliance, writes Russell Cameron.

Golfers again rue missed chances

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

WEST Lothian again missed a glorious chance to go ahead in the Lothians and Fife Winter League in their encounter at Charleton against hosts Fife on a beautiful, sunny Sunday.

Stevie is the toast of Bathgate club

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A BATHGATE golfer is the toast of the famous Dalmahoy Golf Club in Edinburgh after out-clubbing the UK’s top 40 amateurs.

Houston there is no problem for golfing

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A GROUP of aspiring golfers from the Broxburn area have been honing their skills following expert tuition from PGA qualified Professional Andy Marshall

Oldcorn of Kings Acre shows his class down in the Borders

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT

THE East of Scotland Alliance lads had a good day for their trip to the Borders to take on the long and demanding Roxburghe course last week.

West Lothian prevail over East Lothian in golf duel

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT

WEST Lothian started the defence of their Lothians and Fife Winter League on Sunday with a well won encounter against East Lothian at Harburn.

Grub’s up at stadium

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT

ALMONDVALE is now ready and able to cater to the tastes of all football fans, groups and parties after the catering and hospitality departments were radically overhauled under the watchful eye of Simon Preece.