The Habbie Simpson Gowfin Society

08/10/2026

The Habbie Simpson Gowfin Society is proud to sponsor a player with Houston United Girls football teams, a local football club rooted in the community.

We wish Nina, her teammates and everyone at Houston United every success for the rest of the season.

🔴⚫ PLAYER SPONSORSHIP | Nina Dobson ⚫🔴

We’re delighted to announce that Habbie Simpson Gowfin Society will be sponsoring Nina Dobson for the 2026/27 season! ⚽️👏

The Habbie Simpson Gowfin Society are a long standing golf society from Kilbarchan, with a history going back over 60 years. The Society takes its name from Habbie Simpson, the famous piper from Kilbarchan.

The Society brings together people who enjoy golf, with regular outings, competitions and social days throughout the year. It’s as much about the friendships and time spent together as it is about the golf.

The Habbie Simpson Gowfin Society have always had strong links with the local community and are proud to support local people, clubs and causes.

With the Society now approaching its 60th anniversary, it’s great to see that community spirit continuing through their support of local girls and women’s football.

A massive thank you to The Habbie Simpson Gowfin Society for sponsoring Nina and supporting grassroots football this season.

29/08/2026

Yesterday, the Habbie Simpson Gowfin Society held its Autumn Outing at Crieff Golf Club, playing the Ferntower Course.

The course was presented in excellent condition, and the hospitality was tremendous throughout.

Fair conditions helped produce some excellent scoring from the 32 members who took part.

Stableford – Second Class (Over 15 handicap)
1. Alasdair Malcolm (42 points)
2. Craig Dunning (41 points)
3. Fraser Campbell (41 points)

Stableford – First Class (15 handicap and under)
1. Grant Whyte (40 points)
2. Craig Campbell (38 points)
3. Mark Sloan (38 points)

Overall Stableford Winner
Alasdair Malcolm

Habbies Autumn Champion
David Grant (Gross 69)

Congratulations to Davie, who gets his name on the trophy for the fourth time. Well done also to all our prize winners, and thank you to everyone who came along and helped make it another memorable society outing.

Our sincere thanks go to Crieff Golf Club and everyone involved in organising such a successful day.

Next Up

Summer Match Play Final: Stevie Scott vs Wilson Friel at Ranfurly Castle Golf Club — date to be confirmed.

Prizegiving Celebration: Saturday 14 November at the Memorial Hall, Kilbarchan.

Habbie Simpson Gowfin Society 60th Anniversary Celebration

As mentioned yesterday, we're delighted to announce our 60th anniversary trip to Close House Golf Club, Heddon-on-the-Wall, Newcastle upon Tyne.

Friday 30 April – Saturday 1 May 2027

The itinerary will include:
⛳️ Arrival on Friday, with golf on arrival
⛳️ One night’s accommodation in a shared twin or double room
⛳️ Three-course evening meal
⛳️ Full English breakfast
⛳️ A round on the C**t Course – the championship course
⛳️ A round on the Filly Course

It promises to be a fantastic celebration of 60 years of the Habbie Simpson Gowfin Society.

Please note that the group booking is subject to availability, so we’re asking for deposits of £100 to secure booking before the end of September.

Further details to follow.

09/08/2026

Crieff Golf Club is set to host the Habbie Simpson Gowfin Society for our upcoming Autumn Outing on Friday 28th August, and it promises to be another fantastic day both on and off the course.

Nestled in the Perthshire hills, Crieff offers a superb test of golf alongside some of the most scenic views in Scotland. It is the perfect setting for another memorable gathering, bringing together competitive spirit, great company, and the kind of camaraderie that defines our Society.

If you have not yet confirmed your place, please do so as soon as possible.

More details to follow soon regarding arrangements for the day.

27/06/2026

Borland Rosebowl 2026

Yesterday saw the annual Borland Rosebowl clash between Habbies and Old Course Ranfurly Golf Club

With 16 players from each side competing in a four-ball better ball format, the match was, as always, competitive yet played in great spirit, a tradition that has defined the Rosebowl since its inception in 1985.

It proved to be another closely contested encounter, with Habbies edging a narrow 4½ to 3½ victory to successfully retain the trophy.

Our sincere thanks go to Old Course Ranfurly’s Captain, players, and staff for their warm hospitality and sportsmanship throughout the day.

Continuing our commitment to supporting charitable causes, Captain Craig Dunning presented a cheque for £100 to Old Course Ranfurly, to be donated to Prostate Scotland, a charity dedicated to raising awareness and providing support around prostate health.

The Rosebowl remains a highlight of the Habbies calendar, and we already look forward to defending the trophy again in 2027.

06/06/2026

Habbie Cup 2026 🏆

Yesterday, 42 Habbies competed for the Habbie Cup at Old Course Ranfurly Golf Club over the course of the day.

Played in a stroke play format, the competition was as strong as ever, with some excellent scoring across the field.

Results

1st Class
1st – Colin McKenzie
2nd – Scott Bogle
3rd – Fraser Campbell

2nd Class
1st – Willie Jamieson
2nd – Cammy Turnbull
3rd – Derek Brown

Habbie Cup Champion 2026 🏆
Willie Jamieson

Congratulations to Willie on a superb win, and well done to all our prize winners.

Many thanks to Old Course Ranfurly for their continued support of the Habbies, for providing courtesy of the course, and for their warm welcome and excellent hospitality.

Thanks also to the committee for organising another seamless event.

Next up: Boreland Rosebowl match vs Old Course Ranfurly on 19 June. More details to follow.

17/05/2026

Habbies Spring Outing

Our Spring Outing took place on Friday at Hamilton Golf Club, with a record turnout of 36 Habbies enjoying the day.

The course was in fantastic condition, perfectly complemented by the warm welcome and excellent hospitality from the club.

With the weather set fair, scoring was strong across the board.

Given the size of the field, prizes were split into two classes, along with an overall winner for the best Stableford score of the day.

Results were as follows:

1st Class (15 handicap and under)

1st: Scott Bogle
2nd: Mark Sloan
3rd: Alan Gordon

2nd Class (over 15 handicap)

1st: Steve Jack
2nd: Alasdair Malcolm
3rd: Willie Jamieson

Habbies Spring Champion

Scott Bogle

Congratulations to all our winners.

As always, a big thank you to the committee for organising another successful outing, to Hamilton Golf Club for their hospitality and superb course, and to all our members for their continued support, which allows us to give back to local causes.

Next up is the Habbie Cup, taking place at Old Course Ranfurly on Friday June 5.

Details to follow

06/03/2026

New gear day! 🧢⛳

Our new branded caps and towels have just arrived and they look superb.

Huge thanks to Ethan Law at Ranfurly Castle Golf Club for sorting us out and getting everything ready in time for the new season.

If you’ve placed an order, collections start this Saturday (7th March) at the Trust Inn, Kilbarchan.

Check out the post on our website for all the details 👉

New gear day! We’re delighted to share that our new branded skip caps and towels have arrived - and they look fantastic. A big thanks to Ethan at Ranfurly Castle Golf Club , for helping us source the latest in our line of Habbies branded merchandise, ensuring everything came together and was deliv

21/02/2026

Habbies Spring Outing 2026 – Hamilton Golf Club ⛳

Our first outing of the year is booked for Hamilton Golf Club in April - a classic James Braid parkland track that should be a brilliant way to kick off the season.

We’ve put together a short preview of the course, what to expect on the day, and a few pointers before we tee it up.

👉 Read the full article on the website here:

Our first outing of the year takes us to Hamilton Golf Club in April, a proper old‑school parkland track in Lanarkshire that should be a brilliant start to the season.  It’s an 18‑hole James Braid design from the 1920s, around 6,200–6,450 yards from the back tees.  Hamilton has

02/02/2026

Habbies AGM Update

A big thanks to everyone who came along to Thursday night’s AGM. Fantastic turnout and great to see such positive momentum across the society.

A special thank you to our 2025 Captain, Jamie Whyte for his leadership and contribution throughout the year. We’re delighted to welcome Craig Dunning as Captain and Alan Gordon as Vice Captain for 2026 - it’s shaping up to be another great season ahead.

We’re excited to announce that our Spring Outing will take place at Hamilton Golf Club on Friday 15th May, with the Autumn Outing booked for Crieff Golf Club on Friday 28th August.

This year's Habbie Cup will take place on Friday June 5th at Old Course Ranfurly Golf Club.

Further details on the Summer Matchplay, Borland Rosebowl, and Annual Prize Giving will follow soon.

Here’s to another cracking year of golf, friendship, and giving back! ⛳🍻

21/01/2026

📣 Habbie Simpson Gowfin Society AGM ⛳

📅 Date: Thursday, 29th January 2026
🕖 Time: 18.45 sharp start
📍 Location: Habbies Bar & Grill, Kilbarchan

Just a quick reminder for members that our Annual General Meeting is happening on Thursday 29 January.

We’d love to see as many of you as possible as we celebrate a fantastic 2025 for the Society and gear up for an even better year ahead.

Last year’s minutes will be circulated via the Habbies WhatsApp chat in advance, so keep an eye out!