News & PR
Integrated Winter Stableford Competition
The round of the above competition which was due to be played on 27th February has been re-scheduled for Sunday 7th March.
Billy Gordon
We have just been advised that the funeral of Billy Gordon who sadly passed away on the golf course on 17th February will take place at Seafield Crematorium on Saturday 27th February at 10.00.
Winter League 2009-10
Regretably on Sunday 21st February, Longniddry suffered a 5-0 away defeat to Gullane and although we remain tied with Gullane at the top of the league on 17 points, they have a game in hand.
Longniddry enjoyed a winning weekend with succesive home victories over Haddington & Tantallon by 3-2 and 3.5-1.5 respectively on February 6th & 7th. These keep us in top spot!
On Sunday 24th January, Longniddry secured a pouint away to Dunbar after a 2.5 - 2.5 draw but remain top of Division 1 with a 2 shot lead over Gullane & Tantallon and with 2 home ties to come.
Gents Winter Fourball & Foursomes MatchPlay Competitions
Now that the full course is open, the 'play by dates' for the above competitions have been revised. The new dates can be found on the draw sheets posted on the notice board in the back bar.
New Year Honours
We are delighted to announce that two of our Lady Members have been awarded honours in the Queen's New Year Honours List.
Deirdre Kinloch Anderson, a Director of the Club has been awarded an OBE for services to the textile industry, while Dr Maria Graham has been awarded an MBE for services to Polish-Scottish relations and to medicine. We offer warm congratulations to both ladies for their achievements.
Winter League 2009-10
Longniddry's good form continued on Sunday 13th December with a good 3-2 home win over Royal Musselburgh which should keep our team in top spot.
On Sunday 6th December, Longniddry had a halved match at North Berwick with Tantallon to remain unbeaten in this year's campaign.
Longniddry remain top of the table after an excellent home win over Dunbar on Sunday 29th November by 3.5 matches to 1.5.
After an excellent away draw with Craigielaw on October 18th, Longniddry had a tremendous 3.5 to 1.5 home win against Kilspindie played in horrendous conditions on November 1st.
Medal Winners' Medal
On 24th October, the Peter Barr Trophy was won by Duncan Martin with a scratch 70 while Kenny McGregor won the Teesdale Trophy with a net 74. Well done guys!
Winter League 2009-10
Longniddry opened this Winter's campaign in Division 1 with an excellent 4-1 home win over Gullane - well done lads!
Open Competitions
On Saturday 4th July, the Gents Handicap Open was won by Alex Craik of Duns Golf Club with a net 61 - an excellent score! With Allan & Avril Trickett of the same having won the Mixed Open on June 13th, it seems Duns members like the Longniddry course!
Also on Saturday, Karl Parks of Hunley Hill GC scored a hole-in-one at the 16th hole and was presented with a litre of gin by the Club.
Ladies vs Gents Match: 22nd June
In a closely contested match between 16 teams on each side, the Gents' team captained by Norman Elliott retained the Merlinlee Trophy by winning 8.5 matches to 7.5. After the match, the 64 participants enjoyed a light supper and the clubhouse was buzzing!
2009 Club Championships
News of this year's Championships can be found in the Members' Area.
Lord Wemyss
It with is with great regret that we advise that Club President Lord Wemyss passed away in hospital on Friday 12th December after a short illness. Our thoughts go to Lady Wemyss and the family at this sad time.
Annual Prize-giving
The annual Club prize-giving took place on 29th November 2008. This year's Champions are shown below with the Club Captains.
Greenkeeping Team
We're delighted to announce that our youngest greenkeeper, Murray White was awarded the Prize for Best Student at the Oatridge College Prize Giving Ceremony on 17th October 2008.
2008 Summer Knock-outs
Congratulations to Bruce Boyd who beat Sam Sullivan in the final to win the Sawers Cup at the 19th. Well done also to Dave Moffat & Peter Henderson for overcoming Robin Sharp & Tom Walker in the final to win the Laird Quaichs.
New Course Rating
Following a recent re-rating of the course, the Standard Scratch Score for the White Tees has been increased to 71, while the SSS for the Yellow Tees goes up to 70. These changes are effective from 14th August 2008.
Zack Saltman retains Durward Trophy
On August 16th, Zack Saltman of Craigielaw became only the 3rd player in its history to successfully defend the Durward Trophy awarded to the winner of the Longniddry 36 Hole Scratch Open.
Zack and playing partner Myles Cunningham of Longniddry, had matching scores of 69 & 66 but Zack retained the trophy with an inward half of 32 in the second round to pip Myles by a shot despite taking 6 at the last.
Lothians Team Tournament
Having won the Tournament in 2007 for only the second time in its 80 year history, we're delighted to announce that Longniddry won this event which took place on July 26th 2008 and retains the trophy which has been on display in the lounge.
Our team comprised Andrew (Gus) Fergusson & Scott Hardie who were level par at Castle Park, and Chris Wood & Malcolm Graham who were due to play at Gullane No 1 but it was unplayable due to fog so the 142 by Messrs Ferguson & Hardie won by 1 stroke from Craigielaw. Well done lads!
Sam Torrance recommends Longniddry
In a recent feature in the Scotsman newspaper, Sam Torrance, one of Scotland's golfing legends, listed Longniddry as one of his top 5 'hidden gem' courses in Scotland. He particularly likes the driveable dogleg par 4, 5th hole. Sam says Longniddry is a fabulous course - great praise indeed!