Our History

Founded in 1895, golf at Pumpherston was originally played over nine holes in an area named Harrysmuir.

Milestones

Key moments that shaped our story

From our earliest days to the present, each chapter has been marked by dedication to excellence and a love for the game. These moments define who we are.

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1908

James Caldwell officially opened a new nine holes where the club remained for over 20 years. The club joined the Linlithgowshire Golf Association during this spell, where it has remained a strong competitive member ever since.

1931

the club made another move where this time it would stay for over 70 years, forming a formidable reputation for delivering quality golfers whilst being an incredibly sociable club.

2002

A new lease of life in 2002

Alastair Dempster, Chairman of sportscotland, officially opened the Pumpherston Golf Club's new golf course in 2002. The course conversion from a shale oil refinery site won several prestigious environmental awards.

The site was given a new lease of life with a new nine hole course extension including new clubhouse, practice area and green-keeping facilities. Through the use of leading edge technology, the project received worldwide acclaim and resulted in a truly 'green' golf course. The new clubhouse contains excellent changing facilities and offices, bar, entertainment facilities, dining room, pro shop and swing studio.

The extended course received the prestigious National Environmental Excellence Award and pan-European Committed to Green Standard from the Scottish Golf Environment Group. For Pumpherston Golf Club this was just the start of a longer-term project to build the game in West Lothian. The club is committed to the development of the sport at junior level. One of the driving forces behind the development of the new course was the desire to build a facility which would help attract and encourage local children to play the game.

A new lease of life

The site was given a new lease of life with a new nine hole course extension including new clubhouse, practice area and green-keeping facilities. Through the use of leading edge technology, the project received worldwide acclaim and resulted in a truly 'green' golf course. The new clubhouse contains excellent changing facilities and offices, bar, entertainment facilities, dining room, pro shop and swing studio.

The extended course received the prestigious National Environmental Excellence Award and pan-European Committed to Green Standard from the Scottish Golf Environment Group. For Pumpherston Golf Club this was just the start of a longer-term project to build the game in West Lothian. The club is committed to the development of the sport at junior level. One of the driving forces behind the development of the new course was the desire to build a facility which would help attract and encourage local children to play the game.