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Extract from 1930's GUIDE TO ISLAY When it was pointed out to the late Mr Ramsay that the Machrie links would make an ideal golf course, he resolved to give every facility for the formation of a club. On the club being formed he gave it the use of the links at a nominal rent of £1. With the assistance of Sir P J MacKie, Mr Lachlan McCuaig and Mr Dugald MacLeod, all since deceased, the necessary money for forming a golf club was raised. Sir Peter MacKie arranged with Willie Campbell, Bridge of Weir, to lay off the course. When Willie arrived at Machrie, he exclaimed with much enthusiasm; "This place was made for gowff". Shortly before noon on Friday 22nd May 1891, Mrs Ramsay of Kildalton opened the course by striking off the first ball. Immediately thereafter a 36 hole match was played between Willie Campbell, Bridge of Weir and Willie Fernie, Troon. Campbell's knowledge of the course stood him in good stead, especially in the first round which resulted in his being 5 up. e ultimately won by 7 up and 6 to play. On this historic day in the annals of Islay Golf Club the weather conditions were delightful. Not a cloud in the sky, and a light breeze tempered the heat of the sun. |
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