Cawder, Cawder Course

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Holes: Cawder 18 - Keir 18
Par: Cowder 71 - 68 Keir 68 - 72
Distance (men/women): Cowder 6048y - 5667y Keir 5589y - 5484y
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Green Fee: £30
Cart Fee: yes
Architect: Braid/Steel

Is there a hotel: No
Is there a restaurant: yes

Extra info
Founded on Thursday 13th April 1933, the first Captain of the Club was The Hon Max Atiken, son of Lord Beaverbrook. The Stirling family of Keir and Cawder, had been convinced by early dedicated golfers to lease out this magnificent and picturesque estate with its many acres of natural turf, and its 17th century mansion house.

Cawder Course: James Braid, the legendary golf course architect, was engaged to design the original layout which was opened officially in May,1934, and which has been plagued by reconstruction throughout its existence. The first reconstruction took place after World War II, and from 1947 to 1965 the course enjoyed a reputation as one of the best and toughest courses in the West.


The second reconstruction took place between 1965 and 1971. Some holes had been lost due to land being reclaimed for mineral workings. A new layout was designed, which has produced a physically and mentally demanding layout which is now partly superseded.


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