We are delighted that the Golf Days have become a key milestone in our calendar and help to retain and strengthen our links with Selkirk and exiled Souters in and around Edinburgh.
In introducing you to this Golf Day section of our website, we must take you back to 1928 and the Minutes of the first AGM when President Gibson spoke of the possibility of out-door recreation becoming part of the Society’s social programme.
Extract from the article which appeared in the Southern Reporter
Our Inaugural Golf Day 2022
Some ‘ere many moons’ arrived in 2022 when we held our first ever out-door event. We didn’t descend on the old burgh, or knock the blazes out the hill, instead we were delighted to welcome a total of 21 Souter golfers who join 6 Edinburgh Souter golfers at Prestonfield Club on Friday 13th October
The golfers enjoyed playing in perfect golfing conditions on a course which was in great condition.
The golf was followed by a very nice meal served by Michelle and her team at PGC.
May Stark President presented the prizes.
Forrest Branches with May Stark
Closest to the hole Winners
Michael Craig and Stuart Forrest
Individual Prize Winners
- 1st Susan Willkie 40 pts
- 2nd Rob Forrest 37 pts
- 3rd Stuart Forrest 35 pts
The winning team – Forrest Branches - Stuart Forrest; Adam Bell and Susan Willkie) were presented with the ELSS Quaich. The Quaich was donated by Alex Kirkwood and Son suppliers of the Gold medallion presented to the Standard Bearer every year at the Colonial Bussin’.
All golfers received an ELSS Fletcher golf marker as memento of the day.
The inaugural Golf Day was a fantastic success and helped to raise the profile of the Society, raise valuable funds and most importantly further strengthen our links with Selkirk.
Golf Day 2023
THE HAMMERMEN SMASH IT!
The second Edinburgh and Lothian Souters Society (ELSS)
Golf Day was held at Prestonfield Golf Club in Edinburgh on Friday 8th September 2023.
President, May Stark welcomed 39 golfers (and 3 nonplaying ELSS members) to Prestonfield and thanked them all for supporting the ELSS.
The weather was stunning, the course was in great condition, and it was indeed a perfect day for golf which was reflected in the scores.
The golfers and friends enjoyed a delicious meal prepared and served by the Catering and Bar staff at PGC.
Congratulations went to all the winners!
Winning Team. The Hammermen Hackers.
- David Main, Anthony Craggs and Chris Kemp.
When the scores were added up it was obvious that they should have been called the Hammermen Smashers and not Hackers!!
They were presented with the ELSS Quaich and individual prizes.
Best Stableford Scores
- 1st Eric Hislop with a score of 39
- 2nd Tommy Knox with a score of 38
- 3rd Jake Wheelens with a score of 36
Nearest to the Hole at the 9th
- Anthony Craggs
Nearest the hole in 2 on the 18th
- Davie Main
Wooden Spoon
- Les Millar
Raffle Meal at the Balmoral
- Mike Hughes
Carol Purves of the Slice Girls played a wonderful birdie
Golf Day 2024
Edinburgh Souters Golf Quaich is back in pride of place in the trophy cabinet at the Hammermen's Hall!
Tommy Knox, Alan Tough and Les Millar 'struggled' manfully round Prestonfield Golf Course to win the Quaich, with a Stableford Team score of 48 points. Congratulations to Tommy, Les and Alan.
Pictured here with Provost Pow and May Stark
We were blessed with sunshine and blue skies, (though a tad chilly first thing) for our 3rd Annual Golf Day at Prestonfield Golf Club (PGC). The course was in great condition.
May Stark, ELSS President was delighted to welcome 45 golfers from Selkirk, Lauder, Berwick Upon Tweed, Dunbar, Edinburgh and the Lothians. It was great to have ELSS Honorary President Provost Pow join us and play in the Hammermen Hindrance Team. Our other Honorary Vice President George Thomson, was one of the Auld Swingers.
The 15 team names were very imaginative. All apart from the President's team!
We had the Slice Girls, Chirpy Chippers, Auld Selkirk Swingers, Hairless, Hellraiser and Hinderance Hammermen, and Hail Smiling Golfers to mention a few.
'The Three Bletherin' team of Malcolm Douglas, Elspeth Douglas and Graham Henderson won The Presidents Prize for best team name.
The golfing conditions were perfect though this was not reflected in all the scores! 'One day is a diamond, one day is a stone!'
The Best Individual Stableford Score Prize was won by Provost Pow with 38 Stableford points. Provost Pow won a Four Ball at Prestonfield Golf Club, which we sure he will enjoy.
The Second Best Individual Stable Score was won by Findlay Wheelans with 35 Stableford points. (Best Inward 3) Findlay won a £50 Voucher for the PGC Professional Shop
The Third Best Individual Score Prize was won by David Anderson with 35 (Best inward half). David won a £25 voucher for the PGC Professional Shop.
The Best Potential Golf Prize was won by Marion Anderson who was a member of the 'Hail Smiling Golfers' team. Marion won three golf balls and a little advice from May. 'Try not to loose them!'
The raffle was as always, a great success and lots of fun.
The First Prize was Dinner Bed and Breakfast at the Carnoustie Golf Hotel and Spa.
Second Prize was two tickets to the Edinburgh Rugby V Glasgow Warriors 1872 Cup,
Third Prize was Complimentary Admission for a family and Lunch in the Royal Deck Tea Room
Fourth Prize was Afternoon Tea at the Bonham Hotel in Edinburgh
Golf Day 2025
Royal Burgh Standard Bearer Darren Knox Rounded off a memorable summer by being both a part of the winning team and taken the individual prize at the annual Edinburgh and Lothian Souters Golf Day which was held on Friday 3rd October at Prestonfield Golf Club.
The arrival off storm Amy while the players went out on the course ensured exceptionally difficult playing conditions but the ‘Parverts’ team of Matthew Brass, Liam Cassidy and Standard bearer Knox tamed the conditions on the course to take the ELSS Quaich.
Our president Alan Elliott made the presentations to the damp but happy winning team.
Darren's excellent individual score or 42 points comfortably won first prize in the individual competition with the 2 ‘Auld Shakers’ Bill Walton and Ronnie Douglas second and third respectively.
Honorary Vice President George Thomson gave the vote of thanks.