West Berwick Golf Club selects as its model the North Berwick Golf Club in North Berwick, East Lothian, Scotland
The West Berwick Golf Club began as an idea during a trip to the British Open at Carnoustie in 1999. Over the next few years, those same travelers kept talking about the possibility of building a Scottish type Golf Club in Mt. Carmel next to Mt. Carmel Golf Course. Finally, after again visiting North Berwick and attending the Open during July of 2007 at Carnoustie, an agreement was reached in the spring of 2008 with the City of Mt. Carmel for the lease of the Old Country Club building (Golf Pro's residence) near the golf course at 420 Park Road. It is now the home of the West Berwick Golf Club with its main emphasis being the advancement of Junior Golf.
West Berwick Golf Club - bringing a little bit of Scotland to Southern Illinois........
Established 1999
Click on the picture of Jean Van DeVelde
in the Barry Burn at Carnoustie on the 72nd hole of the 1999 Open to view the USGA Rules of Golf
Click to visit the Mt. Carmel Golf Course
Where Junior Golf has no better friend!
During 2008, 2009 & 2010 the West Berwick Golf Club has:
1) Provided all the financial needs to start an MCHS Girl's Golf Team (1st year record 5-3 - 2nd year record 11-8)
2) Provided meals for home matches for all teams participating
3) Took the MCHS Boy's team to a practice round at the 37th Ryder Cup at Valhalla
4) Provided meals to both girl's and boy's teams as they practice for the Regional, Sectionals and State Tournaments
5) Provided all equipment and costs to start the West Berwick Golf Range behind
the Mt. Carmel Church of Christ (278 yards in length)
6) Provided 100% of the costs of the 2009 Spring Golf Season - the Jasper Invitational and the Big 8 Conference
Championship. MCHS won both tourneys!
7) Provided Embroidered Fleece Pullovers to the 2009 Class A Runner-Up team as well as a DVD commemorating
2009 and a championship 8x10 of the team and their trophy
8) Provided Embroidered Wind Breakers to the 2008 Class A 7th place team as a commemoration of their historic
appearance.
9) Provided meals to all participants, coaches and observers at NO COST for both the 2009 Boy's Class A Regional
and the 2009 Girl's Class A Regional. Both tournaments were held in Mt. Carmel
10) Paid for 100% of the cost and hosting of the Mt. Carmel Golf Course website - www.mtcarmelgolfcourse.com
West Berwick Club Championship
New Champions crowned on October 18, 2009
Jim White claims 2nd Title for 2009 as winner of the Tantallon Jug
Mike McPherson claims Dalwhinne Quaich with net 68
Jim White (L) receives the Tantallon Jug from Captain John Rhine.
Congrats Jim - 2009 Club Champion
Mike McPherson (L) receives the Dalwhinnie Quaich from Captain John Rhine.
Congrats Mike - 2009 Net Club Champion
A note of pride from the West Berwick Golf Club: Through direct donations and memoriams on behalf of WBGC, over $3,500 was provided for the support of junior golf during 2009.
1st Annual West Berwick Winter Extravaganza - January 8, 2010
Captain Rhine names Jim White the 2009 Player of the Year
West Berwick Captain John Rhine (l) presented the 2009 Player of the Year Award to Jim White. Jim was the 2009 Hickory Champion and the 2009 Club Champion. Congratulations Jim!
A great crowd attended - 48 total including 25 members, spouses and guests.
Captain Rhine's remarks included discussion of the history of the 88 year old clubhouse, recognition of both MCHS golf team coaches - John White and Karin kelsey, 2009 Champion recognition and presentation of the evenings prizes and gifts - including the Captain's gift.
Even though it was only 8 degrees outside, the warmth of the laughter and fellowship inside the club house seemed to revive its 1921/1922 splendor. Thanks to our chefs - Landingham Lagniappe and Erica, Emily and Kendra for taking care of us.
British Open Champion Catriona Matthew approves trophy name....
West Berwick Women's Open to be held Monday, June 21, 2010....
The West Berwick Golf Club received word the morning of January 14, 2010 that the 2009 Women's British Open winner, Catriona Matthew, has agreed to graciously lend her name to the West Berwick Women's Open Trophy. The Catriona Matthew Trophy will first be played on Monday, June 21 at the Mt. Carmel Golf Course. Through the assistance of Christopher Spencer, the Secretary of the North Berwick Golf Club and a WBGC International Member, Catriona agreed to lend her name for our highest Women's Golf award.
According to Catriona, "Sounds fine to me and a nice honour. Please pass on my thanks to the West Berwick club members for thinking of me."
Catriona is a former Ladies Captain at North Berwick and a member of our namesake club - the North Berwick Golf Club. She and her husband, Graham, live in North Berwick.
What a great honor for West Berwick Golf Club!
North Berwick's Catriona Matthew - the 2009 Women's British Open Champion
Secretary Williams visited with North Berwick Golf Club's Secretary Christopher Spencer (l) and Captain Alan Phillips (r) while visiting in November, 2009.
International Member #1 - Muirfield's Anne McCarthy - proudly shows off her West Berwick Golf Club embroidered fleece jacket that Secretary Williams brought to her in late November, 2009. We are hoping to have a visit from Anne in Mid-April, 2010.
West Berwick to host high school invitational August 16, 2010....
With the cooperation of both the Mt. Carmel Golf Course and the Mt. Carmel High School Athletic Department, including coaches John White and Karin Kelsey, the West Berwick Golf Club will be sponsoring a team golf tournament on Monday, August 16, 2010. The tournament, which will be for both boy's and girl's high school teams, will include a shotgun start at about 9am and individual as well as team recognition and awards. At the conclusion of the tournament, West Berwick Golf Club will feed all participants. According to the Illinois High School Association, the 16th of August, 2010 is the first day that competitions can be held in Illinois for high school golf teams during the fall season. Volunteers will be needed for the tournament and requests for assistance will be sent via email to the membership. The fall 2010 season should be a magical season for the Golden Aces, and the West Berwick Golf Club is excited to be involved in hosting such a great event. The hope is that this becomes a regular addition to the season. Special thanks to Rick and Ryan Bobbitt of the Mt. Carmel Golf Course for their assistance in making this happen as well as Athletic Director Doug Spear and Athletic Secretary Karin Kelsey. West Berwick - proud to assist our fine junior golf programs......
New West Berwick Golf Club "Shop" now open.....
Check out the tab "shop" on the link navigation bar to view the big selection of West Berwick Golf Club logo'd items that are now available by special order. An initial inventory of the items has been ordered and will be on display at the club. Email the club secretary at secretary@westberwick.com to order any items that you would like. Show your club pride!
3 of the many items available with the WBGC logo
click on "shop" on the link navigation bar
Anne is coming - mark your calendars.....
Int'l Member #1 is coming to West Berwick G.C.
The golf secretary of Muirfield, home of the Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers, Anne McCarthy, will be coming to West Berwick Golf Club on Saturday, April 17, 2010. Anne will be at the club at about 11am for a hamburger picnic. She will then be playing Mt. Carmel at about 1pm in a club sponsored outing. Finally, at 7pm, we will have a full cocktail party reception for Anne - in honor of West Berwick Golf Club's International Member #1 visiting HER club. This reception will be on the scale of the Winter Extravaganza in January.
Put this date on your calendar as it will be fun and something you, and your spouse, won't want to miss. Anne is also a member of North Berwick Golf Club and follows the West Berwick Golf Club news on the web. We are really looking forward to hosting Anne and are pleased that she was able to work us into her Master's trip schedule. Special thanks to the efforts of Captain John Rhine for making Anne's trip possible.
Anne at the gate of Muirfield - she'll be in Mt. Carmel on April 17
