Captain ‘feels like a fool’

THE captain of Camperdown Golf Club has said he feels like a “fool who has been used” after reassuring members it was not under threat.

Ian McAlindon said rumours about the future of the club began circulating last year but he’d been told its future was safe.

Dundee City Council wants to close the course in an effort to save almost £400,000 a year in subsidies it pays to support golf in the city.

Council l eader John Alexander said the local authority could no longer justify supporting two municipal courses.

To offset the impact, the council will create a new nine-hole course at Caird Park, where the city’s other municipal course is located, and build a new driving range.

Mr McAlindon said: “My own feelings are of real anger, firstly as we were never contacted as a club regarding this closure issue.

“After 59 years of the club being in existence and being a rent payer I would expect a whole lot better.

“Due to what the council told us in our meetings I backed them and told our membership on numerous occasions not to worry.

“I feel like a fool that has been used.”

See also Your Voice on page 14. A POIGNANT tribute has been paid to biker Steve Lewis who was tragically killed in an accident earlier this month.

Bikers from across the UK took part in a special “ride out” yesterday to coincide with Steve’s funeral.

The procession left from the Lidl car park on South Road and followed a route up to Dundee Crematorium.

One family friend, who did not wish to be named, praised those who took part.

He said: “There was a really good turnout. It’s