Sconser Golf Club was formed in late 1964 and the course was later constructed on land leased to the club by Ian Campbell of Sconser. Dr Frank Deighton, a former Walker Cup player, was then asked by Mr Campbell to design and lay out nine holes for the purpose of playing golf. Mr Campbell generously offered one of his outbuildings as a club room, near the original 1st tee, close to the present 7th tee.

Over the next 20 years, the club grew and became established. In 1984 the land was purchased by the club and Mr. Alastair MacDonald was employed as a part-time greenkeeper. His son, Donnie, eventually became our full-time greenkeeper until the early 2000s.

In 1987 the club was renamed as The Isle of Skye Golf Club, and in 1988 the present clubhouse and car park were constructed with the help of MacFarlane Builders. The playing order of the holes was changed appropriately. Dr Deighton graciously accepted an invitation to open the new clubhouse and he then launched a ceremonial drive from the tee just in front of the new building.

In 1999 a tearoom and small golf-related shop were created in the clubhouse and had seasonal stewards on site. With this enhanced facility, the club was able to increase revenue from members and visitors alike.

Today the Isle of Skye Golf Club has around 170 members and employs one full-time greenkeeper and one part-time seasonal assistant to keep the course in excellent condition. ‘Seasonal’ stewards are employed in the clubhouse to look after visitors’ and members’ needs.

By far the most popular items for visitors are the club’s own-logo golf merchandise which many use as souvenirs to remind them of their pleasant experience of playing golf on the Isle of Skye.

Dr Deighton, our golf course designer, passed away peacefully in February 2018, aged 90. His daughter and her husband later met with and scattered Dr Deighton’s ashes on the golf course. They were captivated by the club and the island itself, and are very much looking forward to visiting us from time to time in the future.

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Opening Day Competition

The new season at the Isle of Skye Golf Club got underway recently when the players gathered early morning at Sconser. Not only would they golf their balls but in doing so they would raise money for Skyeman James Coull to access the medical treatment that he so urgently requires.

The format for the day was a two-person scramble.

New clubhouse manager Fiona Macleod had prepared breakfast for the players before battle commenced. On completion of the game soup and sandwiches were on offer in the increasingly welcoming clubhouse thanks to the presence of our new and innovative manager.

On the field of play in a decent day of weather there was a tie for third place between the teams of Ally Young/Jill Mackinnon and Hamish Philp/Alec Fenwick with a draw having been made to decide the pairings. The third place score was 65.

Second place went to Chris Hanley and Ross Cumming with a score of 63 but the winners were Iain 'Baker' Maclellan and Andrew Long with 62.

Closer examination of the scorecards indicated steady if unspectacular scoring.

A goodly sum of money was raised and all who took part should be congratulated.

Club captain Chris Hanley thanked the committee, the greenkeeper and the clubhouse manager but particularly the players who made the grand effort to participate.

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