Hamilton Golf Club - Riccarton

06/10/2026

Over the past few weeks, we have been busy preparing the course for the winter months.

The greens have received a double scarification at 6mm, helping to remove unwanted material and improve air movement through the surface. This will help keep the greens healthy and encourage good recovery going into the winter.

Our winter tree work has also started, with a number of trees marked for removal. This work is carried out to improve light and airflow around the course, while also giving the remaining trees more room to develop. Improving light and air movement at ground level also helps the surrounding turf.

We are also carrying out a week-long trial of the latest Husqvarna robotic mower. The robot has been programmed to cut the rough around the 12th hole during the day, and the apron and pathways at night.

05/10/2026

We want to say a massive "thank you" to Margaret Park, Ladies Captain, and everyone at Hamilton Golf Club - Riccarton for their incredible support this year.

From raffling car parking spaces to golf days, you raised a wonderful £11,303. This vital funding helps us drive groundbreaking research and connect people living with Parkinson's in Scotland to local support and community.

Thank you, Margaret, for all the time and energy you've given us. We truly appreciate everything you do.

27/09/2026

Our junior success continues with the fantastic news that Finlay Neill has won the 2026 Stephen Gallacher Foundation Under-10 Flag Order of Merit! 👏⛳

Going into the final event at Kingsfield, Finlay held a healthy lead at the top of the standings. With today’s event unfortunately cancelled due to the weather, his points total meant he could no longer be caught, confirming him as this year’s Order of Merit winner.

Finlay has enjoyed a remarkable season, recording six wins from 11 Flag events, as well as an excellent third-place finish in the three-day Under-10 Championship at Gogarburn Golf Club. Those performances gave him an insurmountable lead at the top of the standings.

Hamilton was proud to host the Stephen Gallacher Foundation for the first time this year, staging one of the 25 qualifying events available to the youngsters.

Today at Kingsfield, Finlay was presented with his award by Stephen Gallacher himself. 🏆

Finlay’s season has included another fantastic experience at the 2026 Faldo Futures Final at The Belfry, where he competed alongside 47 finalists in his age category from across the UK. He finished tied 13th, just five shots behind the eventual winner.

His trip to The Belfry was made even more memorable with a clinic hosted by Sir Nick Faldo and, of course, a selfie with Anton from Strictly! 🏌🏻📸

It has been an amazing season for Finlay, and he would like to pass on his thanks to Derek, Paddy, Gary and all the volunteers who have supported and helped him throughout the year.

Everyone at Hamilton is incredibly proud of Finlay’s achievement, and we look forward to watching him and all of our junior golfers continue to develop and enjoy their golf in the years ahead.

27/09/2026

Huge congratulations to Dominik Grant, who today won his second successive Junior Club Championship 🏆 

Dominik’s opponent, Aiden Dempsey, has enjoyed a fantastic season but came up against an in-form Dominik in today’s final.

Played in challenging conditions, both boys produced some excellent golf, with their etiquette, sportsmanship and behaviour exemplary throughout. They were a credit to themselves and the Club.

With this being Dominik’s final year as a junior, winning back-to-back Junior Club Championships is a fantastic way to bring his junior career at the Club to a close. We wish him every success for the future as he continues his studies at Stirling University.

Aiden’s progress over the past few years has been remarkable. Although this was his first Junior Club Championship final, we’re sure there will be many more opportunities ahead ⛳

20/09/2026

18/09/2026

Our popular Fish Tea is back on the menu from today.

Breaded or battered haddock, chips, peas, bread & butter, tea/coffee + dessert for £14.

Available weekly 12-7pm.
Call 01698 282872 (Option 1) to reserve your table.

14/09/2026

11/09/2026

Lots of work getting done on the course this week! 🌱⛳

A busy week for the greens team, with plenty of essential maintenance completed:

✔️ Greens solid spiked to a depth of 6 inches to improve aeration, drainage and rootzone conditions.
✔️ Greens rolled following the spiking work.
✔️ All bunkers trimmed and tidied.
✔️ Fairways cut and treated with liquid feed and selective herbicide to improve turf health and control unwanted weeds.
✔️ Several GUR areas plugged and repaired.
✔️ Forestry work has also started, with further work to follow.

06/09/2026

A huge well done to Dylan Burt on winning the LGA Champion of Champions today - an outstanding result coming just weeks after successfully defending the Club Championship 👏🏆

Dylan showed real class throughout the day, finishing it off with a brilliant 25‑footer for a 2 at 17 to edge a superb final against Scott MacPherson. Top‑quality golf from both players ⛳

29/08/2026

Some essential maintenance carried out on the tees after a punishing summer. 🌱

Solid spiking followed by overseeding to help the tees recover, improve root development and allow some much-needed air circulation into the soil profile.

All the usual areas of the course were kept moving, with tees, aprons, fairways, rough and other key areas cut at least twice last week.

A busy week keeping the course looking its best while also putting some much-needed recovery work in place. ⛳️