TO ALL DALHOUSIE MEMBERS
2017 seems to have flashed past at
an enormous rate (as, to be honest, many of my golfing exploits on Carnoustie
Links have similarly done!) but it would be remiss of the captain not to
acknowledge the camaraderie (as well as a fair chunk of innocently directed,
apres golf ribbing, of course) which he has enjoyed during the year, from many
Dalhousie members.
The dawning of 2018, as well as
its enormous significance for Dalhousie, seems to have been reached at
extraordinary speed, particularly as the sub-group established to
celebrate our 150th anniversary has now – astonishingly – been meeting up for
FOUR and a half years. Hopefully, the schedule of events which has emanated
from a barrow load of discussions and decisions will, first of all,
satisfactorily celebrate one hundred and fifty astonishing years of Dalhousie’s
contribution to golf in Carnoustie. Most importantly for your captain, however,
will be the anticipated pleasure and pride which club members will derive from
all the activities, events and enjoyment of yet another VERY special time in
our club’s history.
In recognising the inestimable
contributions made by countless Dalhousie names over the years, I would like to
offer thanks to both the present Council and, in particular, the members of our
sub group for their terrific support over four stirring years of effort. More
than anything, however, I would thank all Dalhousie members who have
contributed to my enjoyment of the past year and – with total sincerity – I
wish you all a terrific 2018 and hope that you will throw yourselves into the
programme of celebrations (and enjoy everything that lies ahead for us) during
2018.
With very best wishes,
Donald Ford