Petition launched to save golf course near Glasgow

We previously reported that Dalmuir Municipal Golf Course – which is owned by West Dunbartonshire Council (WDC) – could be downsized or closed amid “rapidly reducing budgets”.

In a letter sent to golfers over the weekend, the local authority stated that the income it receives – including its funding from the Scottish Government – is “significantly lower than the cost of delivering its services”.

Now local golf enthusiasts are urging residents to support them in their fight to keep the landmark course open.

Clydebank Overtoun, one of several clubs that play at Dalmuir, has kickstarted a petition to “let the council know just how much it means not only to the residents of West Dunbartonshire but also to the West of Scotland”.

The petition reads: “West Dunbartonshire Council are planning to close the only public golf course in the area.

“This would be detrimental to its residents as it offers a place where all residents can play no matter their age, race, or gender.

“Not only can you enjoy golf and the positive effects it can have on your physical wellbeing, but it is also a place that offers social gatherings to those who otherwise would not be able to do so.

“Dalmuir Golf Course has been there for the residents of West Dunbartonshire for almost 100 years bringing people from all over Scotland to play and taking this away would be a great loss to the community.”

So far, the petition has gathered more than 20 signatures.

The proposal to downsize/close Dalmuir is one of a range of money-saving options that will be presented to councillors at WDC’s budget meeting on March 6.

It comes as the council works to plug its £17 million budget gap.

A West Dunbartonshire Council spokesperson said: “A meeting of West Dunbartonshire Council will take place next month to discuss the budget for the upcoming financial year.

“No final decisions will be taken on any of the options presented until this meeting.”

To view Clydebank Overtoun’s petition visit HERE.