Dalmuir golf course loses survival bid over funding
GoogleA golf course near Glasgow has been backed by major winners Bryson DeChambeau and Justin Rose, which will address the funding issue.
West Dunbarton County Council said it will no longer be able to subsidize the Dalmoor Golf Court after members are steadily declining.
Local authorities announced the decision as part of a £7.7 million funding gap that included an increase of 11.5 per cent council tax.
More than 3,500 people have Signed a petition To keep the curriculum open, it was believed that closure would cut off a way for working class to participate in the movement.
The council said it would explore opportunities to pass on courses to local communities through asset transfers.
It said it was spent on subsidizing the course last year, which is equivalent to about £805 per member.
A spokeswoman for the Council said: “Despite the great efforts, it is regrettable that the use and use of the Dalmoor Golf Course continues to decline.
“Our budget gap for 2025/26 is £7.7 million and we expect the financial challenges in the coming years to be further financial challenges, so we must prioritize the protection of the essential services we provide to residents including education, housing and citizen support.”
Two-time U.S. Open Champion DeChambeau Appears in the video Posted by Caddy Craig Connelly, a long-term travel on X.
Main winners Emphasize the importance of clubs in the community Where does Connery live?
Many other world-class golfers, including Rose, Paul McKinley, Luke Donald and Robert McKintyre Give them support To stay open.
The course was preserved from the closure last year and is home to several clubs in the region, including Clydeview Cleddans, Clydebank Brightfield, Kilbowie and Radnor Golf Clubs.
“Wildland” fear
Members weighed the options, including whether to increase membership costs, reduce the course to 12 holes or close completely before making a decision.
Funding for Lomond Heights Lake Games was also cancelled as part of the monetary saving measure.
Gerry Smith started the petition for the course, saying it would allow local communities to take over the course before deciding to transfer the research community assets.
Craig McLaren of Clydebank and Opton Golf Club said locals were worried that the area could become a “wasteland” if it was closed.
He added that the course has “downhilled” in recent years and the West Dunbarton County Council has not managed to complete smaller tasks such as updating the course website with the correct information.
