Golf Memories Scotland

Using Golf images, film clips and memorabilia to help those older golfers who are lonely,isolated or living with memory problems including dementia.

[Golf Memories Scotland @MemoriesGolf]

Another exciting and fun afternoon with the members of Golf Memories Carnoustie who are loving the 'Who Are They' cryptic clue section.
Lots of memories rekindled of former Open Champions and Dunhill Cup winners. Great to hear all the stories not written in history books!

[Golf Memories Scotland @MemoriesGolf]

Fantastic afternoon with members and volunteers at Golf Memories Carnoustie after short break to recharge batteries! Cryptic clue's went down a storm - can you name the golfers? Then a trip down memory lane for winning moments from the Ryder Cup and their stunning venues.

[Golf Memories Scotland @MemoriesGolf]

Members of Football Action Carnoustie took home the winning team trophy after an afternoon packed with friendly banter and song; strong desire to share memorable stories of the 'good and not so good' Football friendships; amazing legends of the game, Scottish Managers and Mascots

[Golf Memories Scotland @MemoriesGolf]

Our Golf Memories session this week focussed on Carnoustie sparking some amazing memories of golfers who for a variety of reasons left their mark on Carnoustie. What are your personal memories sparked by the images below?
New memories yet to be created at the Women's Open, 2021

[Golf Memories Carnoustie @GolfMemoriesCar]

Another brilliant afternoon in the company of the members of Football Action Carnoustie.
Fantastic recall by our members, with one precisely recounting the individual names of the Team Players from a match played
in 1947 when he would have been 13years of age.
Great fun!!

[Golf Memories Scotland @MemoriesGolf]

We are taking a break from posting Quiz and Golf Course images from now until August.

Hope you all have a good Summer and please keep safe.

[Golf Memories Scotland @MemoriesGolf]

AMSWERS TO QUIZ & IMAGES FROM YESTERDAY - 25th

QUIZ
1. Andy North
2. At Royal Lytham & St Annes in 2001

IMAGES
1. Callander G C - Clubhouse
2. Winterfield G C - Clubhouse

Well Done Everyone.

[Golf Memories Scotland @MemoriesGolf]

IMAGE 2 - 25th

An East Coast links course with 18 marvellous holes. Starting with an intimidating "Whelkie Haugh" and finishing with "St Margaret's", it is a stern test.

Where are we today?

[Golf Memories Scotland @MemoriesGolf]

IMAGE 1 - 25th

Situated within one of our National Parks this course is considered to be the most scenic layout in Scotland.

Name this course?

[Golf Memories Scotland @MemoriesGolf]

TODAY'S QUIZ QUESTIONS - 25th

1. Who was Sam Torrance's opponent when he holed the putt that won the Ryder Cup in 1985?

2. Where and when did David Duval win the Open Championship?

Good luck everyone.

[Golf Memories Scotland @MemoriesGolf]

ANSWERS TO QUIZ & IMAGES FROM YESTERDAY - 24th

QUIZ
1. Yang Yong-eun
2. David Carter and Nick Faldo

IMAGES
1. Ballater G C - Clubhouse
2. Bothwell Castle G C - Clubhouse

Well Done Everyone.

[Golf Memories Scotland @MemoriesGolf]

IMAGE 2 - 24th

Formed in 1922 in close proximity to Glasgow it was officially opened by the then Earl of Home. In 2002 a devastating fire destroyed the original clubhouse, the replacement being built nearer the centre of the course.

Where are we today?

[Golf Memories Scotland @MemoriesGolf]

IMAGE 1 - 24th

Founded in 1892 as a 9 hole course, it was expanded to 18 holes in 1905. This extension and a new Clubhouse were celebrated by an exhibition match between James Braid and Harry Vardon.

Name this course?

[Dr Lauren Beatty @LaurenBeatty93]

I am still looking for women who have played golf at club level in Scotland c.1945-1995 to complete my short research questionnaire about their golfing experiences. Please share! Find the questionnaire here https://t.co/IOV0dCTguX

[Golf Memories Scotland @MemoriesGolf]

TODAY'S QUIZ QUESTIONS - 24th

1. Name the South Korean who won the 2009 United States PGA Championship?

2. Name the two players who won the World Cup for England in 1998?

Good luck everyone.

[Golf Memories Scotland @MemoriesGolf]

ANSWERS TO QUIZ & IMAGES FROM YESTERDAY - 23rd

QUIZ
1. Craigie Hill
2. Gary Wolstenholme

IMAGES
1. Lenzie G C - Clubhouse
2. Cupar G C - Clubhouse

Well Done Everyone.

[Golf Memories Scotland @MemoriesGolf]

IMAGE 2 - 23rd

Arguably the oldest surviving 9 hole golf course in the Country. It was instituted on Monday 7th November 1855 and sited at Hilltarvit.

Where are we today?

[Golf Memories Scotland @MemoriesGolf]

IMAGE 1 - 23rd

Open in 1889 as a 9 hole course, it was extended to 18 holes in 1907. From the 10th Tee there are great views of the Campsie Hills and Ben Lomond to the West.

Name this course?

[Golf Memories Scotland @MemoriesGolf]

TODAY'S QUIZ QUESTIONS - 23rd

1. Jessie Valentine was a member of which Perth golf club?

2. Who is the all-time highest points scorer for Great Britain & Ireland in the Walker Cup?

Good luck everyone.

[Golf Memories Scotland @MemoriesGolf]

ANSWERS TO QUIZ & IMAGES FROM YESTERDAY - 22nd

QUIZ
1. JoAnne Carner
2. Mickey Walker and Alison Nicholas

IMAGES
1. Kirkhill G C - Clubhouse
2. Inverurie G C - Clubhouse

Well Done Everyone.