For views from the Rosemount Course's First Tee and 18th green, please visit our webcam.
Rosemount Webcam
PGA Professional Charles Dernie
Charles Dernie PGA Professional Charles was born in Cambridge and represented England at Boy and Youth international levels. He turned professional in 1973 and played on the European Tour from 1976 – 1981, during which time he won the North of England Championship in 1978.
He moved to Scotland in 1980 and was the professional at Buchanan Castle and Banchory golf clubs prior to becoming professional at Blairgowrie in December 1997. Charles was captain of the Scottish PGA 1990 – 1991 (the only Englishman ever!), and was a founder member of the Tartan Golf retail group which is the UK’s 2nd largest golf retail organisation.
Charles was the presenter of “Rules Section” on the Sky TV show, “Get Your Handicap Down”. He is a fully qualified PGA and R&A referee, and has been honoured to act as referee at the 2002 Ryder Cup match at the Belfry, and has achieved the distinction of being invited to referee at the 2003 USPGA Championship at Oakhill, the only UK professional to have been so honoured.
Professional's Tuition
Charles Dernie
30 minute lesson - £25
30 minute lesson with video £30
To book a lesson, please enquire at the Pro Shop, or contact us by:
Tel: 01250 873116
Fax: 01250 875451
Email:Professional
The Blairgowrie Clubhouse
Blairgowrie members are justifiably proud of their magnificent clubhouse which dates back to 1939. It was designed by Perth architects Messrs. Smart, Stewart & Mitchell and was built for the then princely sum of £8,068! The clubhouse is synonymous with Blairgowrie Golf Club and is rightly acclaimed in all four corners of the golfing world. The local newspaper of the time described the new clubhouse thus, "The new building which has been erected on ground which used to be the last green of the old course is of two storeys and has a pleasing, well balanced appearance with large bow windows. Palatial does not exaggerate the internal appearance of the Clubhouse with main entrance opening from a spacious veranda into a large square hall giving access to a ladies lounge and a gentleman’s smoke room and bar".
The Club commissioned architects Oliver & Robb to design a complete facilities upgrade to remain in sympathy with the original clubhouse design which is instantly recognizable throughout the golfing world. The new clubhouse opened in May 2004 with the total project cost approaching £2.0 million.
To contact Oliver and Robb, Architects visit www.oliverandrobb.co.uk
Whilst the internal layout and facilities have been upgraded and modernised over the years, the building is no less impressive today having retained its distinctive and unique character.
No great clubhouse would be complete without a warm welcome at the bar and good food in fitting surroundings. Our head chef is on hand to serve up a mouth watering selection of appetising dishes. Special menus for visiting parties and special occasions are available on request, including vegetarian options. Check out the Catering page for details.
Fraser Rowan, our club steward, and his staff will be on hand to dispense drinks from our well stocked gantry.
Visitor Information
Visitors are welcome at Blairgowrie Golf Club seven days a week, with some restrictions to the number of visitors on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday due to Club Competitions (for weekend tee availability see below). On the Rosemount Course, fourballs are welcome from 10.00am onwards, with the course also having ‘Members only’ tee times Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 10:00am and 12 noon through to 1.30pm. For visitors wishing to play without restrictions (midweek), the Lansdowne Course awaits.
Visitor Weekend Tee times:
Saturday and Sunday – Rosemount Course available between 2pm and 3.30pm
Saturday – Lansdowne available between 2pm and 4pm
Sunday – Lansdowne available between 2pm and 4pm with some restricted tee times available in the morning.
Saturday – Wee Course available after 2pm
Advanced reservations can be taken at any time for the Rosemount and Lansdowne Courses, and the Wee Course can be booked seven days in advance by telephoning 01250 872622. A booking form is available on the web site should you wish to check availability.
All visitors wishing to play the courses at Blairgowrie should have a certified club handicap, (maximum for ladies 36, men 24, junior boys 14, junior girls 18).
Male visitors play from yellow tees and ladies from red tees. For larger groups (20 players and over) our Club Starter will start players from the 1st tee. All visiting party competitions must be played in accordance with the Rules of Golf as laid down by The Royal and Ancient Club of St. Andrews.
Visitors are also advised that smart casual dress should be worn at all times, shirts with collar and sleeves must be worn within the waistband of trousers and denim jeans are not permitted on the courses or within the Clubhouse.
Mobile phones are not permitted in the Clubhouse (rule strictly enforced)
So whether you wish to play one round or whether you wish for an all inclusive golf and catering package, we are sure you will be delighted with the prices and packages available.