Archive Links

This page contains links to websites containing information and media relevant to the history of the golf club

The Earl of Wemyss and March – a brief Wikipedia page about the first President of West Hill Golf Club (photo above) 

Lord Ribblesdale – the first vice-president of West Hill Golf Club who then became President

The Book of The Links – e-book describing golf construction with articles by Darwin and Colt published in 1912. West Hill does not feature in this book but the techniques described would have been used in the construction of the West Hill course.

Cuthbert Butchart is credited with the design of West Hill although it would appear from various sources that James Braid and Willie Park Jnr also had input.

Cuthbert Butchart – article in German on Wikipedia

Cuthbert Butchart – forum discussion on golfclubatlas.com

Cuthbert Butchart – short biography on northberwick.org.uk

James Souter – clubmaker and pro at West Hill 1909-14 short biography on northberwick.org.uk

Ben Ross Tour Pro day – video includes Neil Coles – 2013