Nine Hole Golf Course Taking Shape
Kingsfield Leisure's New Facility will Open in August 2008
Scotland's most exciting new golf course is rapidly taking shape in Linlithgow, as this magnificent aerial photograph shows.
The nine-hole course next to the Kingsfield Golf Driving Range on the eastern outskirts of the town will offer accessible, family-friendly golf for all ages on a pay-as-you-play basis.
A state-of-the-art short-game practice area and putting areas are also under construction, and a three-hole beginner course is planned for the future.
The project is the brainchild of Kingsfield Leisure Managing Director Robert Arkley, whose family have farmed at Kingsfield for five generations.
The Sun Shines on the new Kingsfield Golf Course in Mid February
Demand for golf in a shorter time-frame is increasing exponentially, and Mr Arkley hopes to attract busy people with limited leisure time to his superb quality "half an 18 hole" course.
Almost half a million tonnes of earth have been moved since construction began on the 76 acre site back in August 2007 under the direction of renowned golf course architect Graeme Webster.
At the moment the contours of the course can clearly be seen. Seeding and tree/shrub planting will begin in the spring. The new course is due to open in August this year.
Mr Arkley said: "The new course will perfectly complement our existing driving range and broaden the golfing experience at Kingsfield.
"Our aim is to provide a unique, high-quality golf centre in the heart of Scotland. But as well as attracting experienced golfers we want to inspire young people, mothers and families to try this wonderful game.
"Kingsfield will not be run like a traditional golf club. It will be informal and relaxed - in keeping with our business philosophy."
Duncan Weir, Director of Golf Development at the sport's governing body, the R&A, said: "It is a fact that even in Scotland, where golf courses are plentiful in supply and well spread geographically, the average age of our golfing population is alarmingly high.
"This can be attributed to many factors but, encouragingly, short, purpose-build, junior-friendly facilities such as the Kingsfield Farm project are now beginning to appear."