It has been a really wet summer here in the west of Scotland, and this means that the course played very long. There was no run at all, and the ground was quite wet underfoot.
We are very fortunate to have access here, as Loch Lomond is the most exclusive private members clubs in Scotland, and one of the most exclusive in the UK.
The course opened for playing in 1993, having been designed by the team of Jay Morrish and Tom Weiskopf. Weiskopf regards Loch Lomond as his "lasting memorial to golf".
It is not just the quality of the course that is magnificent, but the experience is second to none. As you arrive you are required to progress past a guarded and gated checkpoint. Once through, you make your way past the 17th and 18th holes, catching a glimpse of the magnificent Rossdhu House and the ruins of the Rossdhu Castle.
We were met by staff offering scotch whisky as we disembarked the coach, prior to heading to our accommodations.
Our champion of the day Jenny Jones pictured of the par three 5th.
Geoffrey Knight prepares to drive on the par five 6th, alongside Loch Lomond.
The land here has been owned by the Clan Colquhoun since ancient times, and constructed Rossdhu Castle in 1457. The building above, overlooking the 8th hole is Rossdhu House (mansion), and was built in 1773, as a replacement for the castle.
The castle was destroyed by fire not long after the construction of Rosshdu Mansion, and it's ruins remain in place behind the 18the green.
Rossdhu Mansion now acts as the clubhouse for the golf club, and contains some of the property's brilliant accommodation.
This is the view down the par five 13th.
The club was the host of the Scottish Open for ten years, prior to it moving around the country on a rotation.
Elizabeth Knight driving on the par four 15the.
Unfortunately we received yet more rain whilst playing, which doesn't allow the true beauty of the site to be shown.
Our group today myself, Geoffrey & Elizabeth Knight, and Bernard Cassell
Members have access to the yacht moored near the 18th, should they wish to explore the loch.
Here you can see the old ruin, and the remains of Rossdhu Castle. Sorry Bernard, had to be done. The old ruin did make a great birdie here on the last.
Our location for our final dinner, the magnificent Founders Room.
Our touring party standing on the steps of Rossdhu House prior to dinner.
Rossdhu House after dark.
Today brought our tour to an end, and what a stunning place to finish. As mentioned earlier, Jenny Jones claimed the final win of the tour. Jenny bookended the tour with wins, winning the first day at Swinley Forest as well.
We all had a wonderful two weeks, and I want to thank everyone involved for the great spirit shown.
I look forward to sharing more experiences with Members in the future.
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