Latheron Wheel.

Latheron Wheel Golf Club, Instituted 1895. A 10-hole course on Shore Park, laid out by Mr McHardy for Mrs Meilour, Latheron Mains. (JOGJ 12.7.1895)

"This club has had a 10-holed course, laid out by Chief Constable McHardy, on the Shore Park, the use of which has been kindly granted them by the new tenant of Latheronwheel Mains ( Mr Malcolm. )

The members have gone into practice with the view of being proficient enough to challenge the golf clubs in other parts of the county, which they hope to do."

(JOGJ 12.7.1895)

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