By Michael McEwan - Bunkered Magazine
Just a matter of days after Hirsel Golf Club in the Borders announced its shock closure, Torrance Park in Motherwell has confirmed that it, too, is set to close.
A statement on the club’s website confirmed the news.
“For a significant period of time the Torrance Park Golf Club has been experiencing challenges to being able to run as a profitable business,” it stated. “Unfortunately, it has been loss-making for a number of years and has reached a point where this cannot continue.
“We have therefore undertaken a review in relation to the sustainability of the club, to look at whether or not it is viable to continue operating into the future.
“As a result of this review, in which we looked at all possible options, we have identified that there is no alternative other than the closure of the club and as such the golf club and clubhouse will close with effect from 1st October 2024.
The statement concluded: “We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our customers and former members for their support over the years.”
Opened in 2009, the course – which had links to former Rangers FC owner Sir David Murray – was originally designed by Dave Thomas, joining Spey Valley and Cardrona as the Scottish venues crafted by the renowned golf course architect.
It was reduced to nine holes in 2023 which led to several members resigning. bunkered.co.uk understands that the club pivoted from a membership model earlier this year to become a pay-and-play facility, forcing remaining members to find new clubs.
Last week, the Hirsel Golf Club was forced into bankruptcy due to increasing costs and declining membership.
