Golf club has new premises fit for the future

MONTROSE golfers now have a clubhouse fit for the future as they step out to take on the challenge of one of the world’s oldest links.

And a tangible tie to the Royal and Ancient Golf Club has been included for members at Royal Montrose Mercantile in their upgraded locker rooms.

Montrose construction company Pert Bruce has just completed a 10-month project to transform the traditional Traill Drive clubhouse. It marks the latest milestone in the town’s important place in the history of the sport. Golf was first recorded in Montrose in 1562.

In 2018 the renowned medal course was renamed with that date to reflect its status as the world’s fifth oldest.

And in 2019 the Royal Montrose merged with Montrose Mercantile, leaving one club with two clubhouses.

The Royal Montrose Mercantile clubhouse is located next to the historic 1562 course but club captain Jamie Pert admitted it was overdue an upgrade.

“Little had changed in around 50 years, so we wanted to increase the footprint and make the most of all the available space,” said Jamie.

The key factor in the successful upgrade of the building’s facilities for the modern era, while showing respect for the history of the centuriesold club, was attributed to “collaboration and flexibility”.

Pert Bruce Construction managing director Craig Bruce added:“It’s a modern and efficient space that works for both the 600plus members and visitors alike.

“Over the course of our company’s history we have built a reputation for our skill in completing heritage projects such as this and we’re delighted with the outcome.”

The project was more than two-and-a-half years in the planning, and Pert Bruce began work on site in April 2023.

The scheme had a substantial six-figure budget and was overseen by site manager Katy Davies coordinating the Pert Bruce workforce.