ROBERT H. MORRISON - An appreciation

As the 2025 playing of the Belleisle Open approaches it is appropriate to mark the passing earlier this year of Robert Morrison, the man behind the success of the event over many years, whose name will continue to be linked with the event in the future with competitors playing for the Robert H Morrison Rozelle Cup.

It was back in April that Ayr Belleisle club members and the wider golfing community in Ayrshire were saddened to hear of  Robert's passing.

A real stalwart of the belleisle club, Robert served on the club committee for over 20 years, holding several roles including treasurer, match secretary, and also serving as captain of the club in 2007.

However, Robert's lasting legacy will be the Belleisle Open which he organised and ran for many years, developing the event into one of the most eagerly awaited and succesful open competitions in Ayrshire.

An enthusiastic left handed player, Robert enjoyed success in several of Ayr belleisle's main competitions over the years.

While assisting in local golf professional shops at Prestwick St Nicholas and Ayr Belleisle, Robert was able to develop his skills in repairing and altering golf clubs to try to hone his game and take his golf to the next level, which he did with enthusiasm.

Though his heart was at his home club of Ayr Belleisle Robert was also a member of Prestwick St Cuthbert Golf Club for a time, and made many friends throughout Ayrshire through his love for, and involvement in the game of golf.

Robert will be missed and remembered fondly by many golfers throughout Ayrshire, and sincere sympathy is extended by all at The Ayrshire Golf Association to Robert's wife, daughters, extended family, and friends on his recent passing.

Perhaps those taking part in the Belleisle Open this year will take a moment after their round to raise a glass to Robert Morrison, and remember the man who laid the foundation of the event, just one aspect of his long and faithful service to his home club and the wider game of golf.