INTERESTING HISTORICAL
FACTS
No.2 - 1957 Ryder Cup
Another historic golfing event took place just a few months after Bonnyton opened.
At the Lindrick Club in Yorkshire, Great Britain, captained by Dai Rees, defeated the US by 7.5 to 4.5.
GB Captain, Dai Rees
The result was a big surprise. Not only was it GB's first victory in the competition since 1933, it was also their last until 1985, by which time Europe had been included in the format.
The defeated Team USA
Scotland was ably represented by Eric Brown who defeated Tommy Bolt in the singles by a margin of 4-and-3. Bolt was furious with the crowd and refused to shake hands at the end of the tie. He later claimed they were the worst in the world. "I guess you won but I did not enjoy it one bit," the American said afterwards. "...and nor would I after the licking I have just given you" Brown replied.
Scotland's Eric Brown
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Another historic golfing event took place just a few months after Bonnyton opened.
At the Lindrick Club in Yorkshire, Great Britain, captained by Dai Rees, defeated the US by 7.5 to 4.5.
GB Captain, Dai Rees
The result was a big surprise. Not only was it GB's first victory in the competition since 1933, it was also their last until 1985, by which time Europe had been included in the format.
The defeated Team USA
Scotland was ably represented by Eric Brown who defeated Tommy Bolt in the singles by a margin of 4-and-3. Bolt was furious with the crowd and refused to shake hands at the end of the tie. He later claimed they were the worst in the world. "I guess you won but I did not enjoy it one bit," the American said afterwards. "...and nor would I after the licking I have just given you" Brown replied.
Scotland's Eric Brown
Click here for the full story of the 1957 Ryder Cup
Part 2 - A Change of Ownership
After the Second World War, Bonnyton Moor's story
remained unremarkable until the mid-50s when events took a unique
and historical turn.
After years of prejudice and discrimination by many private members' clubs, Glasgow's Jewish community took matters into their own hands and established a Golfing Society which organised competitions played over a number of municipal courses. However, their ambitions were more audacious and their efforts bore fruit in the summer of 1957.
The following passage is adapted from the Souvenir Programme to mark the opening of Bonnyton Golf Club on 19th. May 1957:
"It is known that golf has been played by Jewish Citizens of Glasgow almost from the turn of the last century, but it was in 1931 that the first attempt was made to form a society for organised competitive play. In that year, under the auspices of the Glasgow Jewish Institute, a Golf Section was formed and the first stroke play competition was played over the course of the Dullatur Golf Club. Thereafter, medals were played over Dullatur, Clober and Bonnyton Moor.
Several trophies were contested, The Solly Yaffy Cup, The Segal Trophy, The Harry Morris Shield, The Mandel Cup, etc., but the highlight of each season was the Talmud Torah Trophy, a knockout competition eventually to be superseded by the Finkelstein Charity Cup.
Right up to the outbreak of war in 1939 the Club made progress helped by the enthusiasm of its members. The name of Mr. R.E. Lyons was always to the fore in Jewish golfing circles of the time and some of the members of the Club in that decade [1930s] are still playing an active part in the administration of the present Club. Activities were resumed after the cessation of hostilities and membership increased so rapidly that only Troon's three municipal courses could cope with the enthusiasm of Jewish golfers who will always be grateful to Troon Burgh for the many happy days spent there.
In 1951 the first steps were taken which led up to today's happy event. Inspired by the lead given by the late Mr. Michael Schuster, ably followed up by such stalwarts as Henry Simmonds, Dick Wolfson, Jack Kiemel and Sidney Solomons (not forgetting Issy Gilman, Leslie Wolfson and the committee members), the Glasgow Jewish Golf Club (Building Fund) went from strength to strength. From its foundation in 1951 the funds grew rapidly and when, in 1956, the opportunity to purchase Bonnyton Moor Golf Course presented itself, it found the Club ready and eager to pursue its objective. The job required drive, initiative and ability, and, under the leadership of Mr. Louis Ferrar, ably assisted by the Building Fund Committee, the objective was attained.
Acknowledgement must be made to the large number of people who contributed so readily to the project and to the small band of men whose foresight, ability and hard work have culminated in the . .
After years of prejudice and discrimination by many private members' clubs, Glasgow's Jewish community took matters into their own hands and established a Golfing Society which organised competitions played over a number of municipal courses. However, their ambitions were more audacious and their efforts bore fruit in the summer of 1957.
The following passage is adapted from the Souvenir Programme to mark the opening of Bonnyton Golf Club on 19th. May 1957:
"It is known that golf has been played by Jewish Citizens of Glasgow almost from the turn of the last century, but it was in 1931 that the first attempt was made to form a society for organised competitive play. In that year, under the auspices of the Glasgow Jewish Institute, a Golf Section was formed and the first stroke play competition was played over the course of the Dullatur Golf Club. Thereafter, medals were played over Dullatur, Clober and Bonnyton Moor.
Several trophies were contested, The Solly Yaffy Cup, The Segal Trophy, The Harry Morris Shield, The Mandel Cup, etc., but the highlight of each season was the Talmud Torah Trophy, a knockout competition eventually to be superseded by the Finkelstein Charity Cup.
Right up to the outbreak of war in 1939 the Club made progress helped by the enthusiasm of its members. The name of Mr. R.E. Lyons was always to the fore in Jewish golfing circles of the time and some of the members of the Club in that decade [1930s] are still playing an active part in the administration of the present Club. Activities were resumed after the cessation of hostilities and membership increased so rapidly that only Troon's three municipal courses could cope with the enthusiasm of Jewish golfers who will always be grateful to Troon Burgh for the many happy days spent there.
In 1951 the first steps were taken which led up to today's happy event. Inspired by the lead given by the late Mr. Michael Schuster, ably followed up by such stalwarts as Henry Simmonds, Dick Wolfson, Jack Kiemel and Sidney Solomons (not forgetting Issy Gilman, Leslie Wolfson and the committee members), the Glasgow Jewish Golf Club (Building Fund) went from strength to strength. From its foundation in 1951 the funds grew rapidly and when, in 1956, the opportunity to purchase Bonnyton Moor Golf Course presented itself, it found the Club ready and eager to pursue its objective. The job required drive, initiative and ability, and, under the leadership of Mr. Louis Ferrar, ably assisted by the Building Fund Committee, the objective was attained.
Acknowledgement must be made to the large number of people who contributed so readily to the project and to the small band of men whose foresight, ability and hard work have culminated in the . .
'BONNYTON GOLF CLUB'
Bonnyton Golf Club Committee 1957
Top Row
H. Sellyn, L.Lott, W. Cowan, B. Brill, A. Segal, J.P. Jacobson, D.A. Woolfson.
Middle Row
P. Konchater, Dr.R. Wolfson, C. Black, N. Harrison, J.H. Simmonds, S. Solomons, A. Glaser.
Front Row
L. Wolfson, L. Ferrar (Capt.), M. Segal (Hon. Vice-Pres.), J. Kiemel, I. Gillman