Celebrating Heritage: Carnwath Golf Club Honors Legends
07/25/2024
In 1957, Carnwath celebrated our Semi-Centennial (50th) Anniversary. To mark the occasion, an exhibition match featuring renowned Scottish golfers Mr John Panton and Mrs Janette Sneddon Wright (née Robertson at the time), was held.
It remains a good test of the clubhouse bar staff’s knowledge if they can rustle up ‘a John Panton’ without thumbing through the history books or trawling the internet. Many a glass - possibly stronger than Panton’s eponymous ginger beer and lime concoction - has been raised to ‘Gentleman John’s’ achievements down the years.
An indomitable figure in Scottish golf during the 1950s and 60s, Panton was as renowned for his good manners and taciturn nature as he was for his bountiful successes. Former European No 1, multiple Scottish champion, three-time Ryder Cup player, long-serving Glenbervie professional and honorary pro with the Royal & Ancient, Panton, who died at the age of 92, remains a cherished figure and his career and influence is rightly celebrated.
Janette Robertson (later marrying Scottish international golfer Innes Wright) was a talented lady golfer in her own right. She won the Scottish Women’s Amateur Championship in 1959, 1960, 1961 and 1973, with the third of her three successive victories coming over the Old Course links of St Andrews. She would also feature in four Curtis Cup teams, representing Great Britain & Ireland vs the USA in 1954, 1956, 1958 and 1960 and was an honorary member of Aboyne Golf Club, though sadly passed away earlier this year aged 89.
The exhibition match not only celebrated the Club’s rich history but also highlighted the timeless appeal of the sport, bringing together people from all walks of life to appreciate the beauty of golf at Carnwath. As the sun set on a memorable day, the echoes of applause lingered in the air, a testament to the enduring legacy of the Club. The Members expressed their gratitude to the players for taking part in the memorable match and looked forward to many more years of fostering a love for golf within the Carnwath community.
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