JOHN BRYDONE'S OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE GAME OF GOLF

Scroll back a day or two to read the article in which John McTear, himself a former winner, asked if anyone knew who is the oldest surviving winner

of the Scottish boys match-play championship which will be played at West Kilbride next week.

With the help of Michael Niven, we came up with the answer: Pitlochry GC member John Brydone, winner of the boys' title at the age of 17 at North Berwick in 1947, which makes John 84 or 85 today, alive and well.

Now we can add to the story line:

 

E-mail from Graeme Leggat

PGA advanced professional

Please find attached a photo of John Brydone as he was in 1947 with the Scottish boys championsip trophy. Taken with ipad so not perfect. 

This photograph hangs in the clubhouse at Pitlochry Golf Club.

John doesn't play much golf now but does have the occasional nine holes. He is involved with the Pitlochry Golf Week which is played each June. John is an honorary member at Pitlochry.

Although John Brydone was the Scottish Boys’ Champion in 1947, he was to find his niche on the administrative side of the game. Playing for the Perthshire County team for some years he went on to serve for a total of 47 years. He was county delegate to the Scottish Golf Union and became Chairman of the Scottish Boys’ Championship Committee. 

Until 2006 he was the Highland Open Tournament Secretary and was Pitlochry Golf Club Secretary for 32 years.

Editor's comment: I think John Brydone deserves another trophy ... for outstanding services to golf over a long period.

Well done, John!

 

Graeme Leggat   
 PGA Advanced Golf Professional