NIGHT GOLF IN MONTROSE

Most golfers dream of hitting the ball “out of sight” but on the evening of Friday 6^th March ROYAL MONTROSE GOLF CLUB members did just that, when they held their 2^nd Night Golf Trophy competition of the winter season.

A field of 40 members in teams of 4 gathered at 6.45pm to play in a Texas scramble over the Broomfield course in this imaginative and unique form of golf.

Using illuminated golf balls, the teams complete with fluorescent badges, and playing towards illuminated fairways and greens, completed 7 holes of the Broomfield course.

Many strange sounds and colourful sights were seen and heard, as the army of night golfers made their way round the course on a beautifully clear night.

After the event players retired to the clubhouse for the presentation of prizes, and refreshments, where they were also served with a plate of 'stovies' to warm them up.

All players thoroughly enjoyed themselves, and the event was again hailed a great success with the winning team consisting of        L Nicol, J Rodger, and P Forsyth & G Hemsley.

This night golf competition is another event in the Royal Montrose’s build up to our 200^th anniversary on 1^st January 2010 which draws ever closer.

Brian Ritchie

Vice Captain

Royal Montrose Golf Club