Golfers in Ayrshire, throughout Scotland and beyond will be
saddened to learn of the passing, on Tuesday 11th August 2020, of
former Ayrshire Golf Association President Bill Dowie of Ballochmyle Golf Club.A Past Captain and Club Champion of his home club, and
latterly Honorary President at Ballochmyle, Bill was well known in Scottish golf
circles as well as in his home county.
Bill joined the Ayrshire Golf Association Executive in the
1980’s where he served for over 20 years, holding the post of Area President
from 1990 to 1992. He later went on to represent Ayrshire on the Scottish Golf
Union Executive from 1993, holding several positions within the national body,
including Convenor of Championships, before retiring from both the Scottish
Golf Union and Ayrshire Golf Association Executive positions in 2003.
Bill was a ‘weel kent face’, a friend to many and could
always be relied on to take part in lively discussion and speak his mind,
especially in golf related matters, whilst always being receptive to other views.
Though burdened with failing eyesight and health in recent
years, Bill still retained his keen sense of humour and love for his parent
club, despite his health burdens.
Bill Dowie was a good friend to many of the golfing
community in Ayrshire, Scotland and beyond, and those who knew him will undoubtedly
mourn his passing but will have fond memories of Bill, whom it was a pleasure
to consider a good friend over many, many years.
The thoughts of all at the Ayrshire Golf Association are with bill's family and friends at this sad time.
1 comment:
Thank you so much for such a lovely words
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