Graeme Duncan, Carnoustie Golf Links General
Manager, has unveiled proposals for a new golf driving range and coaching
facility on what is currently the 1st hole of the Buddon Course. A planning
application for
the
new facility is to be lodged with Angus Council in the near future. Mr
Duncan explained that since the proposal was first mooted some 18 months
ago, a great deal of research has been undertaken by the GLMC which has
enabled them to revise the plans and take into account many of the concerns
raised by residents, perhaps the most contentious being the initial
requirement for a 10m high protective fence round the perimeter of the
facility. Following extensive consultations with one of world's leading
experts in golf ball development, Dr Steve Otto, Director - Research and
Testing at The R&A, Mr Duncan said that the fence would now only be required
along the beach side of the proposed area and would be a maximum of 3m in
height. It is thought that 6 permanent jobs would be created at the range
which will provide a convenient, secure and comfortable coaching environment
free of charge, to all members of the Carnoustie Golf Links junior coaching
programme.
The CGLMC is keen to find out what the general public of Carnoustie think about their proposals and has asked the Community Council to conduct a survey of residents to ascertain their views. We will let you know very shortly, when and where you can complete a survey form.
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Lee with special appearances by Elvis and Neil Holland accompanied by The Blues
Brothers. As usual, all proceeds from the shindig went to a local good cause, in
this case Rebecca Cottage, at West Haven. Rebecca Cottage is a respite holiday
home for Spina Bifida sufferers, owned by the Scottish Spina Bifida Association
and maintained by a group of local volunteers throughout the year. It came about
through the work of the late Professor Wallace and Mrs. Dorothy Park who,
through their own family, came into contact with Rebecca Temperley, a young girl
with Spina Bifida. Along with friends and colleagues they eventually raised
enough money to enable the purchase of this extremely popular holiday home.