DEATH OF FORMER GOLF PRO GEORGE HAMPTON
FROM DAVID McPHERSON
It is with much regret that I bring to your attention the death of retired golf professionalGeorge Hampton. George spent his early life in Burntisland, Fife, working on the course at Dodhead, before moving to look after affairs, both on and off the course, at Stornoway GC in the late 60s.
Following his term on Lewis, he went on to spend a good number of years working at Fortrose and Rosemarkie GC on the Black Isle, before moving to what would be his last Professional post before retirement, Pitlochry GC.
It was during his spell at Pitlochry that he enjoyed his finest golfing moment - as far as I am aware - when he won the Scottish Seniors PGA title at Dalmahoy in 1993. As he beamed with pride in the presentation picture, I'm sure many from Burntisland, Stornoway, Fortrose and Pitlochry beamed along with him.
George was a pleasant, amiable man who was always willing to help where and when he could. On one particular occasion when our annual outing was washed out at Auchterarder GC, George was able to organise a re-route to Pitlochry for 36 of us to play 36 holes and also sort out catering in the evening at a nearby hotel!
As Honorary Professional to the Burntisland Golf Club his duties were not onerous in any way but he was always keen to know what was happening in the Club and annually supported the 'Golfer of the Year' trophy that bears his name.
He will be sadly missed by all at Burntisland who remember him and also, I'm sure, by all who he came in contact with throughout his life.
He passed away peacefully in Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on Wednesday, 8th December 2010, aged 74 years, a beloved husband of Mary, proud father of Graeme, Neil and Ross, dear father-in-law to Maureen, Fiona and Louise, doting gran- dad to Kirsty, Max and Cameron, also a dear brother to Shona.
Our thoughts are with all his family.
David McPherson,
Secretary,
Burntisland Golf Club.
It is with much regret that I bring to your attention the death of retired golf professionalGeorge Hampton. George spent his early life in Burntisland, Fife, working on the course at Dodhead, before moving to look after affairs, both on and off the course, at Stornoway GC in the late 60s.
Following his term on Lewis, he went on to spend a good number of years working at Fortrose and Rosemarkie GC on the Black Isle, before moving to what would be his last Professional post before retirement, Pitlochry GC.
It was during his spell at Pitlochry that he enjoyed his finest golfing moment - as far as I am aware - when he won the Scottish Seniors PGA title at Dalmahoy in 1993. As he beamed with pride in the presentation picture, I'm sure many from Burntisland, Stornoway, Fortrose and Pitlochry beamed along with him.
George was a pleasant, amiable man who was always willing to help where and when he could. On one particular occasion when our annual outing was washed out at Auchterarder GC, George was able to organise a re-route to Pitlochry for 36 of us to play 36 holes and also sort out catering in the evening at a nearby hotel!
As Honorary Professional to the Burntisland Golf Club his duties were not onerous in any way but he was always keen to know what was happening in the Club and annually supported the 'Golfer of the Year' trophy that bears his name.
He will be sadly missed by all at Burntisland who remember him and also, I'm sure, by all who he came in contact with throughout his life.
He passed away peacefully in Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on Wednesday, 8th December 2010, aged 74 years, a beloved husband of Mary, proud father of Graeme, Neil and Ross, dear father-in-law to Maureen, Fiona and Louise, doting gran- dad to Kirsty, Max and Cameron, also a dear brother to Shona.
Our thoughts are with all his family.
David McPherson,
Secretary,
Burntisland Golf Club.
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