Man hurt in attack on golf course

A MAN suffered a serious head injury after being attacked as he walked his dog at a Renfrewshire golf course.

Emergency services were called to Cochrane Castle Golf Club in Johnstone on Sunday at about 5.55pm, and the 49-year-old was taken to Paisley’s Royal Alexandra Hospital for treatment.

Police Scotland said their investigations had uncovered he had been involved in an argument with a group of golfers near the 16th green and 17th tee of the course.

Detective Sergeant Jason Buxton said it was “imperative we trace whoever is responsible”.

“We believe the area would have been quite busy with golfers and would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed it to get in touch,” he said.