Set around the majestic 17th Century stately home of the same name, Cawder Golf Club is regarded as one of Scotland’s finest golfing estates.

On March 30th 1933, according to legend, the club placed an advertisement in the local paper inviting interested golfers to attend a meeting. It received an overwhelming response and after minimal deliberation it was determined to go ahead with the construction of the course and the legendary course architect James Braid was drafted in to assist with the design of the courses.

The natural golfing surroundings of the land enabled the first 10 holes to be open for play within a staggering 4 months. Eight months later the full 18 hole course was open for play and officially launched by the original captain the Honourable Max Aitken. Because of the continuing demand for memberships the 1935 AGM approved the construction of a second course – the Keir – which opened for play in April 1937.

The aesthetically pleasing architecture of Cawder House made an easy selection for what to use as the clubhouse and some 400 years on it still looks magnificent from all angles.

The clubhouse
Steeped in history dating back to the 17th Century, the clubhouse is spectacular and one of the finest in the land. Accessed by a long and impressive driveway that separates the two golf courses, the fine building faces south enjoying the sun throughout the day. The Antonine Wall, which stretched from the Firth of Clyde to the Firth of Forth, was the Romans’ northern frontier.

It runs through both courses and a legionary stone commemorating the construction, one of two unearthed, is preserved in a glass cabinet in the clubhouse and is well worth seeing. Blessed with high ceilings adorned with magnificent architraving, the interior of the building lives up to the high standards the exterior has set. Starting with exclusive cardonly entry to the building you are greeted by an elegant hallway and access to the changing facilities. A sweeping staircase leads you upstairs to the function rooms, dining rooms and brace of bars.

The atmosphere is typically Glaswegian and the staff welcoming and friendly. The food is also of a modern colloquial nature and Cawder enjoys a reputation for excellent dining for members and visitors, combined with a delightful setting overlooking the 18th green.
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