Golfers first played on the links of Chanonry (now Fortrose & Rosemarkie) in 1702, with records also revealing an AGM in 1793 making it the 15th oldest recorded golf club in the world.
When you can boast the only links play in your region of Ross-Shire, you’re on to a winner – and the club’s membership of more than 1,100 reflects its popularity, not only locally but increasingly from overseas, all eager to soak up history and stunning coastal views on a unique Championship course.
The club wanted to blend ancient and modern and sourced changing room specialists Fitlockers to upgrade the men’s and women’s rooms under a clubhouse upgrade including stylish new patio area seating 30 (pictured above.
“Metal lockers had served us since 1989 and we wanted to move into the 21st century,” says Club Manager Mike MacDonald. “We had the budget so contacted several suppliers and Fitlockers responded quickly. David Fitchett visited us to discuss our requirements and created a design and layout reflecting members’ needs.”
The club earmarked the former pro shop (new office and pro shop structure opened in 2020) to extend provision, resulting in a ladies’ locker room of 24 golf bag lockers and 12 holdall units, with 120 golf bag lockers and eight holdall lockers in the men’s.
Bench seating, noticeboards and storage areas complete the fitout, all in attractive light oak, with brass lock and key security and carpeting throughout, including seats and locker tops.
“David was great to deal with and displayed extensive knowledge of laying out optimal changing areas,” Mike adds. “Ventilation holes in the solid oak floors of their golf bag lockers also offer a key benefit in helping reduce condensation.”
