Having served on the Committee for the past decade, it is a now my great honour to be appointed as Captain for 2013. Along with all members I look forward to the coming season and only hope for an improvement in the weather we have experienced in recent years to allow us to enjoy our great course.

The Club has a reputation as a friendly and welcoming venue and I would hope we all strive to enhance that opinion. All members are encouraged to introduce their friends, relations and work colleagues, to come along and sample one of the best courses in the area.

The course will provide you with a memorable golfing experience with spectacular views across the Kelvin Valley.

On a clear day, those views extend over Glasgow to the Isle of Arran in the West and to the Forth Bridges in the East. Following the Tak-ma-doon Road the layout weaves its way around the foot of the Kilsyth Hills.

The parkland and heathland combination provides variety and leads to a great test of golf. The status of Kilsyth Lennox has  been recognised by Stirlingshire Golf Union who will again be holding County events at the course in 2013.

Our Clubhouse presents a warm and relaxed environment with views from the lounge overlooking the 18th green with its newly constructed dry-stane bridge and of the the 1st tee. Our informal and friendly staff will do their best to ensure everyone has an enjoyable experience.

Without dedicated staff, committee and the ordinary members who give up a significant amount of their time our club would never be what it is today. I would particularly like to thank these people past and present.

To all members, guests and visitors I hope you enjoy playing your golf at Kilsyth Lennox Golf Club in 2013 and wish you all good fortune on the fairways and greens.