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2024 (2)

  • 19.03.24 WHS COURSE CHARTS FROM 1 April 2024
    You’ll see below links to 6 charts for handicap purposes, one each for white, yellow and red tees when the 18th is played as a par 3 and the same when it’s played as a par 4 Gents/par 5 Ladies. Things will be simplified down to 3 charts when we move back to playing the […]
  • 01.03.24 News from around the Club – 1 March 2024
    As we start to build momentum towards the start of the main golfing season, the Committee wishes to commence with a regular Blog summarising developments with the build of our new Clubhouse as well as notable things happening at the Club. Following the recent AGM, there are some new faces on the Club Committee with […]

2023 (3)

  • 21.09.23 Ladies Pink Day Ladies Greensomes – 8th October 2023
    Pink Day Flyer 2023 We are delighted to continue our support for Breast Cancer Now through our annual “Pink Day”. Please see the attached for further information.
  • 12.04.23 Hole Outs Galore at Uphall
    Like buses, Holes in one and albatrosses are rare, but all of a sudden they all come at once. We’ve had 3 reported in recent times, kicking off with Thomas Jeans holing out his second shot at the 11th with a fairway metal from 204 yards.  Here’s Thomas all smiles with his playing partners.  Next […]
  • 09.02.23 Latest Images of our proposed new Clubhouse

2022 (2)

  • 26.09.22 Ladies Pink Greensomes 2022
    Please see below for a list of yesterdays winners – 1st Liz Carson (Uphall) & Aideen Murphy (Dundas Parks) 39 points 2nd  Margaret Brown & Emma Cassidy (Uphall) 37 points 3rd  Rhona Hume (Dalmahoy) & Arlene Bryen (Liberton) 36 points 4th Liz Calder (Uphall) & Sadie Trivett (Dunbracken) 35 points (bih) 5th Amanda Bryce & […]
  • 17.05.22 Clubhouse Project Update – May 2022
    Building back Better and Smarter    Now that things are progressing with the new clubhouse, our aim will be to provide monthly updates from the Project Team/Committee through the blog. New Clubhouse Plans The Special General meeting took place on Wednesday, 6th April to present the exciting new clubhouse plans from our appointed architects, Oberlanders. […]

2021 (4)

  • 09.07.21 Hole in one alert!
    By his own admission, Stephen Jamieson wasn’t having the best of rounds on Wednesday, but his day got a lot better when he holed his pitching wedge tee shot at the 16th for his first competitive ace. Just goes to show it’s worthwhile keeping going even when things aren’t going to plan!  
  • 14.06.21 Open Mixed Greensomes Result
    Forty Eight teams contested the Uphall Mixed Open yesterday. It was an absolute pleasure to welcome so many teams.  The weather was amazing if just a little windy offering challenging conditions on some holes. The course was in excellent condition with very many favourable comments received from those participating.  Enormous thanks go to our very […]
  • 29.05.21 Ladies Tri-am Result
    Thank you to everyone who played yesterday. I hope you enjoyed the day – we were certainly lucky with the weather. Please see attached for the competition result. Congratulations to all of the prizewinners, especially the team of Anne Leslie, Susan Robertson and Moira Gaffney from Niddry Castle, with a tremendous score of 82 points.  […]
  • 31.03.21 Clubhouse Update – April 2021
    Welcome to our new Blog! Since the devastating fire which destroyed our clubhouse, we have had a huge amount of interest and support from members past and present, as well as previous visitors and those in the local community. We’ve been considering the best way to keep both members and non-members up to date with […]

2020 (5)

  • 30.09.20 Tam Headspeath Memorial Trophy – September 2020
    Like many golf clubs, we have groups, large and small who play together regularly. This has been ever more evident this year as we came out of lockdown and were able to get back on the course in late May. With many members on furlough, what were once or twice a week affairs became almost […]
  • 14.06.20 Visitor Tee Times available from 15 June
  • 09.04.20 Supporting our NHS
    There’s not much golf related news and we can only wait for developments. What we can do is support the NHS and other key workers. Like many other Clubs, we’re showing our backing by flying a flag on the 16th – it’ll stay there for at least the rest of this season.
  • 20.01.20 Uphall Golf Club’s Ladies break £10,000 barrier supporting Breast Cancer Now!
    The Uphall  Golf Club Ladies Open Pink Day Greensomes is a charity event held every year in October to raise money for Breast Cancer Now.  Unfortunately, due to horrendous weather conditions in 2019, the competition had to be cancelled.  Despite this, the Ladies still raised a staggering £1,315 from entry fees, the sale of golf […]
  • 11.01.20 Saturday 11 January – Course Closed
    Due to the overnight rain, the course will be closed today, Saturday 11th January. An early inspection will take place in the morning as regards tomorrow’s Open Stableford and an update issued

2019 (7)

  • 08.12.19 Open Stableford Competition Cancelled
    Due to the heavy rain yesterday afternoon and last night, the course has lying water in a number of places.  Accordingly, the competition has been cancelled.  We will be in touch regarding a new date or refunds of entry fees.
  • 10.10.19 Ladies Pink Day Update
    Unfortunately, due to the dreadful weather, Sunday’s Pink Day competition was cancelled and won’t be rescheduled this year. The Ladies would like to thank everyone for their understanding re the cancellation, but conditions were grim to say the least. The weather didn’t stop the draw for the four ball at Turnhouse Golf Club being made […]
  • 11.08.19 2019 Mixed Open Greensomes Result
    Despite the awful weather, the Uphall Mixed Open Greensomes tournament proved once again to be a success, with 34 entries which was an increase from last year.   32 teams actually participated.   Enormous thanks go to the Uphall Greens Team for keeping the course in fantastic condition, despite the enormous levels of rainfall experienced in the […]
  • 02.06.19 Ladies’ Tri-Am a great success despite dreadful weather
    Uphall Ladies once again held a successful Open Tri-Am on Friday. Despite the poor weather 17 teams completed the competition, with the course holding up well  The Ladies incorporated a fundraising Bottle Auction and would like to thank everyone who donated and contributed.    In addition, there was a 4-Ball at Torwoodlee GC on offer as a […]
  • 09.02.19 Winter Stableford Open 9 February
    Today’s competition will go ahead as planned, with play to full greens from the Medal Tees. Preferred Lies in operation.
  • 22.01.19 Ladies hand over Pink Day funds
    Before Sunday’s Ladies AGM we presented a cheque to Anne McDonald of Breast Cancer Now. 2018 saw almost £1,800 being raised, taking the total to over £8,700 since we started supporting this tremendous cause.   Thank you to everyone who has helped support us in our fundraising The Ladies are already looking forward to this […]
  • 21.01.19 Notice of 2019 AGM
    In accordance with Clause 5 of the Club Constitution, I hereby give notice that the Annual General Meeting will be held in the Clubhouse on Tuesday 12th February 2019. Time – 7pm for 7.30pm commencement. Steven Grady Honorary Secretary

2018 (19)

  • 25.10.18 Junior “students” graduate from Coaching Programme
    There was a great turnout for tonight’s presentation to our young golfers who have successfully completed the Summer coaching programme, which is all part of the Club’s Junior Foundation. Along with a number of members, Club Captain and PGA Head Professional, Gordon Law, has developed and overseen the activities which cover all facets of the […]
  • 08.10.18 Weather doesn’t spoil our Annual Pink Day with around £1,700 raised
    Uphall Ladies Pink Day Charity Greensomes event, in aid of Breast Cancer Now, was once again a great success . . . except for the weather!!  40 pairs entered the competition with 38 completing on the day.   The prizelists are below. The Ladies at Uphall would like to congratulate all the winners and hope […]
  • 25.09.18 Uphall Ladies put up a great show at St Andrews
    Congratulations to Emma Cassidy and Barbara McCrory who finished joint 4th, with 33 stableford points, in the Coronation Foursomes Grand Final which was held on Monday 24th September, on the Eden Course at St Andrews. Emma and Barbara were the highest placed Scots in a field of 16 pairs. Very well done Ladies!
  • 30.08.18 What a week it’s been for Mark Whelan (and it’s only Thursday)….
    Hot on the heels of winning the Linlithgowshire 2nd Class Championship at Pumpherston on Saturday, Mark not only played the back nine yesterday in 4 under 31 to win the Midweek Sweep with a net 64, he threw in a hole in one at the 16th! Having gone out in an uninspiring 40 blows, Mark […]
  • 19.08.18 OPEN MIXED GREENSOMES RESULT
    Despite the weather, our Mixed Open was once again a successful event with 28 teams taking part. Please see below for a list of the prize winners – well done to everyone who survived the miserable conditions, especially the prize winners! “Away” winners have already received their prizes and Home winners will be able to […]
  • 17.07.18 Uphall Senior’s Open Texas Scramble Result 2018
    The Gents Senior’s Texas Scramble Open 2018 took place yesterday with 156 players (39 teams) participating in fantastic weather. Thanks to all the positive feedback regarding the course and clubhouse – this is always much appreciated. The results are as follows: 1st: J. Marshall, G. Smith, R. Mackintosh & T. Bruce Kinross GC 50.5 £75.00 […]
  • 15.07.18 20th Professional’s Day results and round-up.
    Thanks to everyone who participated in yesterday`s Professional Day. The winners of The Gordon Law Professional Day Trophy sponsored by Gordon Bow Plant Hire Ltd are: Andrew Edwards & Norrie Toryusen with a score of 56, each winning a Powacaddy FW3S with Lithium batteries. Congratulations to all other winners including the putting competition winner: Stephen Marshall 8 putts. A […]
  • 19.06.18 Club Championship Quarterfinals Update
    UPHALL GOLF CLUB Club Championship Quarter-Final Results The results from tonight‘s Club Championship quarter-finals were as follows: 1st Class Paul Drake beat Ryan O’Connor 8&7 Brian Sharp beat Michael Slattery at the 19th Greg Ronald beat Jordyn Rhind at the 19th Craig Beveridge beat Jim Kinniburgh 2&1 2nd Class Andy Grant beat Ian Bishop 2&1 […]
  • 18.06.18 Club Championship Updates
    UPHALL GOLF CLUB Club Championship Quarter-Final Results The results from tonight‘s Club Championship quarter-finals were as follows: 1st Class Paul Drake beat Ryan O’Connor 8&7 Brian Sharp beat Michael Slattery at the 19th Greg Ronald beat Jordyn Rhind at the 19th Craig Beveridge beat Jim Kinniburgh 2&1 2nd Class Andy Grant beat Ian Bishop 2&1 […]
  • 07.06.18 Hole in One Alert!
    Mark McAllister holed in one at the 16th in yesterday’s Midweek Sweep, which in itself is a great achievement! However, that’s not the full story – the ace wasn’t quite textbook – rumour has it that the ball made the regulation drop via the trees… However, as we all know, there are no pictures on […]
  • 03.06.18 Ladies Open Triam Result
    A huge thank you to all who supported our Ladies Open Tri-Am yesterday.  It was a great day, we were so very lucky with the weather, with only a little rain falling and no lightning, unlike others fairly close to our own location.  The winners are on the image above   Positive comments about the course […]
  • 29.05.18 Cameron Bowl Result 2018
    Please see the featured image for the full result from Sunday’s Cameron Bowl Open Competition. Congratulations to all winners, especially Stuart McLaren of Bruntsfield Links Golfing Society, who took top honours with a scratch 63. Prizewinning away players’ vouchers have been despatched and members’ Vouchers are in the Professional’s shop.
  • 26.04.18 Hole(s) in One Alert!
    2 holes in one in a week at Uphall Golf Club!  Whilst achieving a hole in one is the ultimate goal for any golfer, some are more rewarding than others. Firstly, congratulations to Emma Cassidy who recorded a hole in one at the 3rd on Ladies Opening Day. Emma went on to win the competition […]
  • 12.03.18 Home winner in Final Winter Stableford Competition
    Due to the slow thaw and heavy rain on Saturday, it was nip and tuck whether the 5th Winter Stableford Competition would go ahead, but after some sterling work by the greens team, the competition got the green light. With a fine score of 41 points, Pete MacMillan took the honours and a voucher for […]
  • 16.02.18 Seasonal Worker Required
    As previously advised and those of you who were at the AGM will have heard, Jim Saunders, is now in post as the Club’s new Head Greenkeeper.  As we have done in previous years, we supplement the greenkeeping team through the spring, summer and autumn with seasonal resource. The attached job advertisement sets out what […]
  • 12.02.18 A Very Wintery Junior Medal Day
    23 of our Junior Section  (supervised by several members) braved Sunday’s freezing cold conditions to take part in an on course competition event on Sunday, many of them for the first time.  With the junior coaching program going strong, the focus this year is to progress as many of the youngsters as possible to the point that they […]
  • 12.02.18 4th Open Winter Stableford Result
    Please find attached the result from Saturday’s Winter Open, in spite of the poor weather early on we had 103 players on the day including 49 visitors; 5 home players & 3 visitors took the prize vouchers with some impressive scoring on show in tough conditions. Vouchers for home players are now available for collection and […]
  • 02.02.18 Chargrilled Steaks available from 10th February
    The Club, Anne and the team at AP Catering are delighted to announce that starting on 10 February they are adding a range of premium steaks and meats to their menus, which will be prepared on their newly installed chargrill.  Chefs Les and Sean are looking forward to preparing these to your own taste, with, […]
  • 15.01.18 Result for January’s Winter Stableford Open
    Despite the cold weather which meant some of the full greens hadn’t thawed sufficiently to allow them to be used, a full field, including 28 visitors took part yesterday. Scoring was very good and the spoils on this occasion went to home member, Gerry Ferguson, with 41 points.  For the first time in the series, all […]

2017 (15)

  • 02.10.17 Captain’s Charity Result
    There was a great turnout for the Captain’s Charity Golf Event “Texas Scramble” on Saturday at Uphall Golf Club, with 173 competitors taking part to raise funds for local charity, S.M.I.L.E. I’m delighted to let you know that altogether the fantastic sum of £1360 was raised. The morning result was pretty clear-cut, although the afternoon […]
  • 24.09.17 Ladies Pink Day Greensomes Round-Up
    24 teams competed in the Uphall Ladies Pink Day Greensomes event today over 18 holes in aid of Breast Cancer Now. The weather was generally good, albeit with heavy rain showers at times. The bonus was there was virtually no wind. Very many positive comments were made from visiting teams as to the condition of […]
  • 20.08.17 Mixed Open Result
    The Uphall Golf Club, West Lothian, Mixed Open Golf Event today was another successful event with 40 couples taking part. Even the weather was good, which was a surprise given all the rain we have had recently. Very well done to Barbara McCrory and David Stewart  who won the 1st Handicap prize with a net score […]
  • 05.08.17 Uphall Junior Open Round-Up
    A great large field of 48 juniors contested Thursday’s Junior Open.  Thanks to everyone who took part. The course was in great condition easily brushing off the monsoon conditions early in the day. Congratulations to the winner, Jamie Marchbank of Dumfries and Galloway with an excellent gross 71, seen here receiving the trophy from Peter MacMillan, Junior Convenor and […]
  • 18.07.17 Senior’s Open Texas Scramble Result
    Please see below for the result of the above competition.   Thanks to all who played and congratulations to the prizewinners. Texas Scramble 2017 Result
  • 14.07.17 Junior Coaching
    Junior Coaching The school holidays started last week and that saw the Junior Foundation coaching sessions kick-off.  Typical Scottish summer on Tuesday saw the coaching held inside with Chipping / Pitching on the agenda. Since then, we’ve seen much improved weather and the youngsters have been able to get outside on a small mini course on the 17th fairway.  Coaching […]
  • 04.07.17 Full result for the Uphall Seniors Open – 30 June 2017
    There was a great turnout for Friday’s Senior Open.  Despite Thursdays downpour, the course was in great condition and scoring was excellent.  Congratulations to D McLaughlin of Bothwell Park, who took the honours this year. The full prizelist can be found on the link below. Uphall Golf Club Senior’s Open 2017 Result For away players, […]
  • 27.06.17 Club Championship’s Week Round-Up
    Gents Qualifying The qualifying weekend saw a real mix of incredible scoring and hard luck stories. In the 1st round Scott McKinnon had a remarkable run of eagle, birdie, birdie, birdie, hole-in-one from the 11th to the 15th (33331), 7-under par for the 5 hole spell which contained only 3 putts, and he led the […]
  • 18.06.17 Club Championship Match play draws
    Please see image for the Club Championship Match Play Draws. If you’re not playing, why not get out and see some great golf.
  • 04.06.17 Linlithgowshire 2017 Junior Order of Merit
    A number of clubs in the Linlithgowshire association have agreed to take part in a Junior Order of Merit this year using their Junior Opens to earn points. More details are below – this is a great opportunity to put all of the stuff you’ve learned through the Uphall junior programme into practice and test yourself against other […]
  • 30.05.17 Full result for Cameron Bowl Open Competition
    Please see attached for the full result from Sunday’s competition which was contested by 177 players, only 6 short of a full field.  Thanks to everyone who played. Congratulations to Craig Cruickshank as the overall winner for the second time. Prize vouchers will be despatched over the next day or so (or for home players […]
  • 29.05.17 Cameron Bowl
    Please follow the undernoted link to access the result from yesterday’s competition. http://classic.howdidido.com/CompDetails.aspx?section=25&cid=929&pagesection=mycompresultsdetails&compid=100344 The full result and prizewinners will be published later today.  
  • 03.05.17 Uphall Golf Club helping “Cash for Kids” fundraising
    We always try and help worthy causes, especially local ones.   So when we heard that Forth One’s Boogie in the Morning show were looking for items to go in their fundraising Supervan, Gordon got in touch. The Club has donated a fourball and Gordon added a one hour group lesson for the players. Follow the link to […]
  • 02.05.17 A couple of visitors checking out the 12th this morning
    Look closely and you’ll see a couple of deer having a graze on the 12th fairway – they must know that the Uphall Dawn Patrol only play Monday, Wednesday and Friday! Hope they’ve paid their membership fees or at least a visitor’s ticket. Thanks to Peter Macmillan for sending in the photo this morning.
  • 04.04.17 Junior Section Presentation of Prizes 2017
    A week past Friday saw the junior prize-giving being held in the newly refurbished lounge area, which also served as a mini-golf area for the evening. It was great to see so many junior members and parents joining in what was a real fun evening, where putting and chipping skills were put to the test. […]

2016 (19)

  • 27.09.16 Another Great “Pink Day” raises over £1,500 for Breast Cancer Now
    Uphall Ladies held another successful Ladies ‘Pink’ Greensomes on Sunday to raise funds for Breast Cancer Now. The weather was dry but windy for most of the day, but unfortunately there was some very heavy rain in the late afternoon. Eighty-six Ladies played in the event and Hazel Grant and Janet Thornton of Turnhouse took […]
  • 04.09.16 Home Players dominate Handicap Open
    Another great turnout of 147 players saw Brian McGeachie emerge as the winner of yesterday’s Handicap Open, with a net 61 playing off 18. The full result is here:   
  • 20.08.16 Junior Squad edge to Victory in Century Cup
    Uphall Junior Squad pairings of Scott McKinnon / Euan Valentine and Owen Abu-Baker / Connor Currie lifted the Century Cup at Linlithgow yesterday, beating the host club in extra holes in a very hard fought match. Conditions were terrible with heavy rain throughout. A hard fought game resulted in an all square aggregate after 18 holes, […]
  • 07.08.16 Junior Open, Testimonal Texas Scramble & Adult & Junior Results
    It’s been a busy week at the Club, with competitions running alongside lots of general play due to the school holidays.  That’s kept the greens team busy to say the least, but the course has continued to be in superb condition, despite some heavy rain. Anyway, onto the results from these competitions.  Thursday saw the […]
  • 19.07.16 Senior’s Texas Scramble Result
    Thanks to everyone who played yesterday in (unusually) great weather. The prizewinners are as follows: Winners : Nigel Bruce, George Thomas, Gary Thomas & Graeme Runcie (Uphall) 58-4.3=53.7 – £60 each 2nd Jim Marshall, George Smith, Russell Mackintosh &  Tom Bruce (Kinross) 59-1.8=57.2 – £40 each 3rd Robert L Beveridge, Dougie Allan, Jim Kinniburgh& John […]
  • 07.07.16 Club Championship Round-Up 2016
    Gents Championships A number of familiar faces made their way through the qualifying stages of the Club Championship, although as the Matchplay Ties progressed a couple of new challengers emerged in the shape of Craig Beveridge and John McManus, who both made their way through to the semifinals.  Craig faced leading qualifier Colin Swanston, whilst […]
  • 12.06.16 A busy and successful week for Owen with 2 trophies
    One of the Club’s young players, Owen Abu-Baker, has added another two trophies to his growing collection. Last week saw Owen pick up the silverware at Dalmahoy, where he won the SG Foundation under 12 event with a scratch 71 from the red tees.  Here’s Owen being presented with the winner’s medal by Scott Knowles […]
  • 01.06.16 2016 Cameron Bowl result
    Sunday saw a fantastic turnout of 177 players for the 2016 Cameron Bowl Open Competition.  This is something of a record and perhaps reflects the growing reputation of our course, which was in fantastic condition, with firm and true putting surfaces. The winning scratch score of 65 by Stuart McLaren of Bruntsfield Links was a great […]
  • 11.04.16 Monday Round-Up including Masters Sweep Result
    Gents and Ladies Opening Competitions Surprisingly, the sun shone for both days of the Opening Competitions for 2016.  Others weren’t so lucky, with Peebles closed for a while yesterday due to snow – that’s Scottish weather for you! Starting with Saturday’s John Robb Trophy, this saw a brilliant entry of 146 in the actual competition, […]
  • 11.03.16 Andalusian Adventure draws to a close
    The team played out a hard fought halved match (3-3) with Greenmeadow from Newport,  Wales, yesterday and in the true spirit of golf, the teams ended 7th equal. The tournament was won by the Vale of Glamorgan who defeated Murrayfield 4-2 in a close match.  This was the second time “Vale” had lifted the trophy – congratulations! […]
  • 10.03.16 Wednesday’s News from Alquentera
    Despite an improvement in the weather, the Club’s fortunes didn’t quite follow suit and the boy’s went down by 4 matches to 2 to England’s Burhill Golf Club on Wednesday. It was a closer encounter than the score suggests with 2 of the games going to the last hole. Sky TV were following play yesterday […]
  • 09.03.16 Home Nations Update
    First of all, apologies for the delay in getting the update out to you.  It’s been a hectic schedule over the last few days, made worse by Monday’s rain delay which meant games were carried over to Tuesday meaning a late finish yesterday. Its been a tough start for the team with a first match defeat […]
  • 04.03.16 Viva Espana – Uphall Party heads to Andalucia
    The Club’s Junior Squad, along with Tom Flannigan, Peter MacMillan and Gordon Law (aka the 3 Amigos apparently) flew out from Edinburgh earlier, at the start of what will undoubtedly be a memorable week. A 7a.m. start from the Club got things rolling, courtesy of Steve Dand of Secure Air Parks (thanks to Past Captain, […]
  • 29.02.16 Uphall and Murrayfield set for Spain
    Great coverage for the Juniors headed to Spain at the end of the week. http://bit.ly/1TioF0r We’ll be keeping you posted once the competition starts next week.
  • 12.02.16 Trollies and Buggie’s now allowed, but still subject to daily review
    Who’d have thought frost would be our friend!? The frost has firmed up the course a bit and the Greens Team are content that trollies and buggies can be used with immediate effect.    Unfortunately, due to the frost and the “bone” in the ground, temporary greens are in use.   Whilst surface frost may not be […]
  • 08.02.16 What a fundraising weekend that was for the Junior’s Spanish trip
    A hectic weekend of fundraising kicked off with Friday’s race night, which was a massive success as the Juniors near the end of their fundraising efforts which have been non-stop since they qualified in October.  The magnificent total of £1,070 (after all costs) was raised throughout the evening, with funds boosted by a draw for 2 […]
  • 30.01.16 Juniors Car Wash great success despite grim weather
    Despite a snowy start (which meant no golf today!) and bitter weather, the Club’s Junior Squad had a successful day washing cars at Broxburn Fire Station. The guys raised around £400,  which is fantastic!   Well done to the team and grateful thanks to everyone who stopped by and made such generous donations. Special thanks to […]
  • 28.01.16 February 2016 Bar, Catering & Clubhouse Hours
      Please see below for the schedule of opening hours for February, which we will continue to keep under review as we near the full playing season and hopefully better weather! Bar & Restaurant Hours February 2016
  • 13.01.16 Winter Maintenance Update & Invite to Course Forum
    Please see below for a brief progress update on our (in relative terms compared to previous years!) reduced winter programme. Many of you have expressed an interest in having the opportunity to pose questions direct to the team who set the the strategy and carry out the work for the course. So that you can […]

2015 (37)

  • 24.11.15 96 Members brave the cold to support Junior Section Fundraising
    It was a big weekend for the Junior Section as they kicked off their fundraising efforts for the trip to Spain next March, where they will represent Scotland in the Home Nations Championships.  A Texas Scramble was organised and run by Gordon, which was fully subscribed, with 24 teams taking part.  In bitterly cold conditions, the […]
  • 18.11.15 Texas Scramble Draw – Saturday 21 November 2015
    UPHALL GOLF CLUB Texas Scramble Draw Here is the draw for Saturday 21.11.15 Texas Scramble. (shotgun start at 8.55/9 a.m.) You will see that there are 6 holes which have an asterisk * against their starting hole – those teams will tee-off at 8.55am with everyone else teeing off at 9am. Hole 1 J.Saunders, D.Watson, […]
  • 14.11.15 Winter Medal is on today
    Course has handled the rains of the last few days well, so all set!
  • 11.11.15 Spain here we come – November Home-Nations Update
    As we’re sure you’ll have gathered by now, the Club’s Junior Squad came through the final qualifying stage at Gleneagles to book their place at the final stage of the Home Nations Inter-Club Championship in Andalucia, Spain, in March 2016 where they will represent Scotland along with their counterparts from Murrayfield Golf Club, Edinburgh. Other […]
  • 28.10.15 Gogsy’s Pro Shop Sale 2015
    PROFESSIONAL SHOP 2015 WINTER SALE Professional Shop Winter Sale Please find attached this years “Winter Sale” which starts on Friday 30.1015 at 8.30am We have lots of fantastic deals so don`t be disappointed and get your bargains early. 20% off all Odyssey, TaylorMade, Ping and Scotty Cameron Putters 20% off all golf bags All golf […]
  • 26.10.15 Juniors Battle Through at Gleneagles
    In very testing playing conditions yesterday on the Kings Course at Gleneagles, the Uphall junior team won through as one of the two teams to represent Scotland in the forthcoming Home Nations championships in the South of Spain, next March. Well done to our team of: Jack Cummings (Captain) Craig Tibbetts Scott McKinnon Tommy Gheel […]
  • 08.10.15 Titleist Demo Club Clearance and New 2016 Gear Arrives
    Despite it being towards the end of the main golfing season here, many of the golf equipment manufacturers have released new equipment. Before I get to that, this Saturday I’ll be offering a number of Titleist demo clubs at massively reduced prices – drivers, fairway metals, hybrids  and a set of 714 AP1 irons (4-PW) all […]
  • 08.10.15 Autumn Maintainence Programme
    Look forward to your Autumn and Winter golf on our excellently conditioned golf course. Our two year pilot programme of playing from our fairways and tees throughout the winter has demonstrated to us that there is no evidence of deterioration to our course. We therefore plan to progress with this position from this point forward. […]
  • 06.10.15 Ladies Pink Day another great success
    Ladies Pink Day Greensomes on Sunday 4th October One of the key events on our Ladies’ calendar continues to grow, with over 80 players taking part last Sunday.  The results are further down the page, but most importantly, we beat last year’s figure for Breakthrough Breast Cancer amassing over £1,300 from entry fees, raffle ticket […]
  • 04.10.15 Uphall Juniors march on!
    The Junior Team secured their place in the Scottish Final of the Home Nations Club Matchplay by finishing second in yesterday’s semi-final over the East Course at Dalmahoy. Five teams contested for the two final spots; Uphall, Turnhouse, Murrayfield, Kemnay (Aberdeen) and Clober (Milngavie). Whilst our lads weren’t on top form they hung on to […]
  • 29.09.15 Results from a busy week at the Club
    [lightbox link=”https://www.uphallgolfclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/image.jpeg” thumb=”https://www.uphallgolfclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/image.jpeg” width=”1632″ align=”none” title=”image” frame=”true” icon=”image”]Junior Team  The Junior Team of Jack Cummings, Craig Tibbetts, Tommy Gheel, Scott Mckinnon, Campbell Anthony and Jordan Stein won the quarter final team match of the Junior Team Golf Home Nations Championships at Liberton with an aggregate score of 349, 11 shots ahead of Kilmarnock Barassie. This is an outstanding result […]
  • 25.09.15 Junior Team Golf Home Nations Championships at Liberton Golf Club, Edinburgh this Sunday.
    Good luck to our team of Jack Cummings, Craig Tibbetts, Tommy Gheel, Scott Mckinnon, Campbell Anthony and Jordan Stein, who are representing not only Uphall, but also Linlithgowshire, in the quarter-finals of the Junior Team Golf Home Nations Championships at Liberton Golf Club, Edinburgh this Sunday.  First tee time is 1.15. The boys would welcome […]
  • 18.09.15 Green Speeds – How they’re measured
    In recent months we’ve often been asked how fast the greens are running and how do we measure them, so we thought a wee video of Peter Ormiston, our Head Greenkeeper actually doing the measurement and explaining the process would be the answer. Follow the link to see the video which lasts a couple of […]
  • 16.09.15 Captain’s Charity Competition – Sunday 27 September -entries now open in Pro Shop
    The annual Captain’s Charity competition will take place on Sunday 27th September with the beneficiary this year being Alzheimer’s Scotland – all funds raised will be invested locally. This year’s event will be a fourball, better ball, stroke play format with a shotgun start at 8.30. Entry is £10 per two man team, with 50% […]
  • 16.09.15 4th October – Ladies Greensomes Pink Day – still times available
    2015 Ladies Greensomes and Pink Day A wee reminder that the Club’s Ladies Section will be hosting their annual Greensomes (aka Pink Day) on Sunday 4th October with tee times from 8.30am – 1pm. The winners will receive an overnight stay and fourball at Trump Turnberry!! Many thanks to Martin and Susan Rennie for their generosity […]
  • 08.09.15 Uphall Handicap Open 2015 Result
    155 players took part and home player, Stephen Henry, took the top prize on net 65, pipping visiting player G Gillies from Pumpherston on the better inward half. Scratch honours (66) went to Paul Drake of Pumpherston. Full results are below. [lightbox link=”https://www.uphallgolfclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/image1.jpg” thumb=”https://www.uphallgolfclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/image1.jpg” width=”768″ align=”none” title=”Handicap Open Result 2015″ frame=”true” icon=”image”]
  • 07.09.15 Ladies Greensomes – Pink Day – Sunday 4th October
    2015 Ladies Greensomes and Pink Day Just to give you all advance notice that the Club’s Ladies Section will be hosting their annual Greensomes (aka Pink Day) on Sunday 4th October with tee times from 8.30am – 1pm. Entries can be made online at: http://www.brsgolf.com/uphall/opens_home.php Or members can go through the normal BRS links. All […]
  • 19.08.15 Mixed Greensomes Results
    UPHALL GOLF CLUB Results for Mixed Open Greensomes Sunday’s mixed Greensomes competition saw 29 couples playing in great weather with the course in excellent condition. Lots of visitors said that the course was in fantastic condition and that they were looking forward to returning next year, which will hopefully see a larger field taking part. […]
  • 14.08.15 Wednesday, Wily Winker Watson Wins Wonderful Watch With Whole in Won….Won’t Win Wonga !!!!!
    [lightbox link=”https://www.uphallgolfclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/luckyH1.jpg” thumb=”https://www.uphallgolfclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/luckyH1.jpg” width=”324″ align=”none” title=”luckyH1″ frame=”true” icon=”image”] You might have noticed that one of the Club’s Committee Members, Derek Watson (aka Winker or Winks), had a hole-in-one in Wednesday’s Midweek SWEEP.  Why we’ve used capitals there will become clear later. When asked about his feat by Gordon, the conversation went something like this:  “What […]
  • 06.08.15 Uphall Golf Club Junior Open Result 2015
    A great entry of 59 players, bolstered by a sizeable contingent from Dumfries, took part in today’s competition in great conditions. For a long time it looked like a fine scratch 70 by early starter, Ross Callan from Bathgate, would be good enough to take the trophy, but home player Craig Tibbetts overhauled Ross with […]
  • 27.07.15 Gent and Junior Competition Saturday 8th August
    Gents, The gentleman and junior competition takes place on  Saturday 8 August – 9:30 – 11:00. Online booking is now open. Please put your name in a time with a junior. If you don’t have a junior partner, please put your name in and I will allocate you a partner. Presentation in clubhouse on the […]
  • 25.07.15 Gordon Law Professionals Day – revised result
    Following the presentation of prizes and results announcement, information came to light which required that the result of the competition be revised, which is now as follows :- 1st – 2 Motocaddy S1 Trollies – 58 – James Stenhouse & Robert Stoddart 2nd – Round for 4 at Archerfield Links – 59 (bih) Liz Calder […]
  • 15.07.15 Open Mixed Greensomes – 16 August
    Uphall Open Mixed Greensomes Sunday 16th August 9am-1pm Handicap limit 36/24 Course is in great condition! Entry fee £15.00 per couple. https://www.brsgolf.com/uphall/opens_home.php  
  • 13.07.15 Seniors Texas Scramble Result – 13 July 2015
    Thanks to everyone who took part in today’s competition.  Hopefully the damp weather didn’t impact you too much, especially the later starters who got the worst of it. The result is below.       [lightbox link=”https://www.uphallgolfclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/image4.jpg” thumb=”https://www.uphallgolfclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/image4.jpg” width=”768″ align=”none” title=”image” frame=”true” icon=”image”]
  • 07.07.15 17th Gordon Law Professional’s Day – 11 July 2015
    UPHALL GOLF CLUB Professional’s Day The 17th Pro Day is only a few days away so here is a quick update of the events taking place on Saturday. The first t-time is 7am with BBQ food available at this time. We have organised a masseuse (Muriel Steedman) who will be available for differing massages throughout […]
  • 01.07.15 Juniors off to a flier with win over Bathgate
    After last year’s double winning season, the Club’s Junior Squad got the 2015 campaign off to a great start under new Captain, Jack Cummings, with a tight 3 1/2 to 2 1/2 home victory over Bathgate. It’s great that through our continued programme, there are excellent players ready to step up, with Owen Abu-Baker the […]
  • 23.06.15 2015 Club Champions
    2015 Club Champions Here are the results from Saturday’s Final’s matches. Mens A : Jordyn Rhind beat Graeme Stevenson 2&1 Mens B : Mark Steil beat Kenny Rees 4&3 Mens C : Hugh Traynor beat Paul Watkins 3&2 Ladies : Alison Wilson beat Susan Rennie, walkover Ladies Handicap : Terry Robertson beat Margaret Brown 4&3 […]
  • 19.06.15 2015 Club Championship Semi-Final Results
    1st Class Graeme Stevenson bt Willie Nisbet 7&6 Jordyn Rhind bt Colin Mighton 6&5 2nd Class Kenny Rees bt Lawrie McFadyen 1up Mark Steil bt Ian Adair 3&2 3rd Class Hugh Traynor bt David Laing 4&3Paul Watkins bt Tom Headspeath 3&1
  • 14.06.15 2015 Club Championship First Class Matchplay Draw
    Strokeplay results on Howdidido Matchplay Draw below [lightbox link=”https://www.uphallgolfclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/image3.jpg” thumb=”https://www.uphallgolfclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/image3.jpg” width=”750″ align=”none” title=”image” frame=”true” icon=”image”]
  • 14.06.15 2015 Club Championship Matchplay Second Class Draw
    Strokeplay Results on Howdidido Matchplay Draw below. [lightbox link=”https://www.uphallgolfclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/image4.jpg” thumb=”https://www.uphallgolfclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/image4.jpg” width=”750″ align=”none” title=”image” frame=”true” icon=”image”]
  • 14.06.15 2015 Club Championship Third Class Draw
    All strokeplay results on Howdidido. 3rd Class Matchplay draw below.       [lightbox link=”https://www.uphallgolfclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/image5.jpg” thumb=”https://www.uphallgolfclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/image5.jpg” width=”750″ align=”none” title=”image” frame=”true” icon=”image”]
  • 09.06.15 Uphall Ladies’ Open Result
    Overall winner with a net 73 – Gale McPherson, Louden Runner up with a net 74 – Rhona Archibald, Turnhouse Scratch winner with a scratch 80 – Jennifer Bryans,  Turnhouse Runner up with a scratch 91 – Linda Grieve, Musselburgh Congratulations to all prize winners and everyone who played. Despite dreadful conditions, there wasn’t one […]
  • 02.06.15 Cameron Bowl Result 2015
    Sunday’s competition saw some great scoring, with Pumpherston’s Paul Drake lifting the trophy with a 64 pipping Jordyn Rhind on the better inward half. Full scores and CSS are as follows :   Congratulations to all prize winners. [lightbox link=”https://www.uphallgolfclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/image1.jpg” thumb=”https://www.uphallgolfclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/image1.jpg” width=”750″ align=”none” title=”image” frame=”true” icon=”image”]
  • 28.04.15 Big Al notches ace at the 3rd
    It’s only early in the season and hot on the heel’s of Dave Meldrum’s  age-beating exploits a couple of weeks back, Alan Wardlaw has got his season off to a flier with a hole in one at the 3rd in Saturday’s Ryan McWilliams’ Stableford Competition. Playing with Robert Beveridge and Alan Quinn, Alan’s weapon of […]
  • 28.04.15 Great Junior Open Day at Uphall Golf Club
    The Junior Section Open day held last Friday April 24th was a great success, with superb weather for the time of year, with the sun shining almost as brightly as the smiles on the kids’ faces! After Gordon Law’s visits to local primary schools where he spoke at morning assemblies, 30 boys and girls signed up […]
  • 14.03.15 2015 Open Competitions
    Online Booking opens at 8 a.m. on 15 March for the Club’s Open Competitions. Please access through the following link: http://www.brsgolf.com/uphall/opens_home.php 0r, through the Book a Tee Time tab on the Club Website – no need to log-in to the Members’ Area.
  • 19.02.15 Course Maintenance Update – February 2015
    We have completed the aeriation works over the first part of this week with all greens tined with very minimal disruption to the putting surfaces. We used our new Tru-Green roller (Iron) on Wednesday for the first time and I have had nothing but rave reviews from people who have played since then. “Greens are […]

2014 (4)

  • 27.10.14 Pink Day a huge success despite stormy weather
    The Uphall Ladies section held a very successful Ladies Greensomes Open (Pink Day) on Sunday 26 October, raising a staggering £1,156.01 for Breakthrough Breast Cancer. Despite the weather, the dreaded combination of very high winds and driving rain, only one group failed to stay the course (they’ll remain nameless, well, it was Margaret Meldrum’s group!) […]
  • 05.09.14 Warm-up Facility Opens
    We’re delighted to advise that the warm-up facility adjacent to the clubhouse is now open for use.  This has been re-established following requests from members, so we hope that it will be well used. There’s a few simple rules that we’d ask that you follow when using the facility and if everyone does this, the […]
  • 16.07.14 Club Championship Photographs
    Now that the dust has settled, we’ve been able to get hold of more photographs from the Club Championships. These have some great action photographs, plus shots of the course looking fantastic. Please copy this link into your web browser to see them. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/4yexqp329nthwxs/AABtGWW0ok_0Xa2OGe57onDOa These were kindly taken by member Alan Thomson who would be […]
  • 02.07.14 Scottish Golf Membership Card
    The Scottish Golf Union and the Scottish Ladies’ Golf Association have come together to offer members of golf clubs in Scotland a personal Scottish Golf Membership Card. As a member of Uphall Golf Club you are entitled to a card in your name and this is now available for collection from the Club office. There […]