As we head into the new season, the Match & Handicap Committee have taken the opportunity to review recent years and introduce a number of updates aimed at improving competition structure, fairness and overall member experience. This newsletter outlines the key changes for 2026, including updates to formats, rules, handicaps and course ratings, ensuring members are fully informed and ready for the season ahead.
Visitors can book a tee time by contacting the Club Secretary. (Click the links below)
Members should book tee times through the new howdidido app
Available to download on the App Store or Google Play
Current Fees & Playing Times
Ordinary, or Full members can play the course at virtually any time (unless the tee is reserved for competition or team matches. They can participate in all the Match Play competitions and can play Saturday and Wednesday medals. Their membership card entitles them to 15% discount at the bar. 2026 fee £883 (includes £70 bar card credit)
Can play every weekday, except between 4 pm and 7 pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Play is restricted at weekends – after 4 pm on Saturday and after 1.30 pm on Sundays (Summer hours) Male Restricted members can play in the Wednesday medal competitions, but not Saturday medals, and not in Match Play except the Mixed Stablefords. Their membership card entitles them to 15% discount at the bar. 2026 fee £680.50 (includes £70 bar card credit)
Veteran Membership may be acquired in various ways, this, however would debar any future application or consideration being given for Life Membership.
a) Ordinary or new members having retired at a minimum age of 70 years of age on or before 31st March may apply for Veteran membership
b) Ordinary members on being permanently retired, of 65 years of age on or before 31st March and a minimum of 15 years membership may request and at the discretion of the Management Committee shall be granted membership to the Veterans Section.
c) Restricted Members with 15 years’ continuous membership and having retired at a minimum age of 65 years of age on or before 31st March may apply for Restricted Veteran Membership, this, however, would debar them from applying in the future for Life Membership.
d) Restricted Veterans are entitled to play the course at the times relevant to the Restricted Category. 2. Voting Rights Veteran members shall have no voting rights or any voice in the management of the Club.Their membership card entitles them to 15% discount at the bar.
Ordinary Vets 2026 fee £721 (includes £70 bar card credit)
Restricted Vets 2026 fee £558.50 (includes £70 bar card credit)
Granted ON REQUEST to members who have 40 years continuous service and who are 61 years of age or older, or 30 years service and are 65. Restricted members will move into Restricted Life category, with appropriate playing rights, and Ordinary Members will move to Ordinary Life category. Ordinary Life Members continue to have the right to vote, and can serve on Committee. Their membership card entitles them to 15% discount at the bar.
2026 Playing fee £437 (includes £70 bar card credit)
2026 Non Playing Fee £0 + £70 bar card
An application for Intermediate Membership can be made to the management committee by any person who is seventeen years of age and under thirty five years on the 31st March following their birthday. The name and address of every candidate shall be intimated on the application form provided to the Secretary. Members of this category have the right to apply for Ordinary Membership on attaining age 18.
Same playing rights as Ordinary Members, but do not have a vote and may not stand for Committee. Their membership card entitles them to 15% discount at the bar.
18- 25 years old – 2026 fee £396.50 (includes £70 bar card credit)
26-34 years old – 2026 fee £612.50 (includes £70 bar card credit)
New category introduced for people who want to try golf. They must not have been a member of any other golf club previously, and must never have held a handicap. New members can remain in this category for their first year (or part thereof) after which they must choose to move on to Ordinary or Restricted Membership. They may play in competitions once they have obtained a handicap, but may not compete in them. Their membership card entitles them to 15% discount at the bar.
2026 fee £558.50 (includes £70 bar card credit)
For members whose home address is more than 30 miles from Dumbarton Golf Club. This entitles members to play up to twelve rounds of golf in a year at times relevant to Restricted Membership. No voting rights. Their membership card entitles them to 5% discount at the bar. 2026 fee £165
Up to 12 years £43
13-17 £83
For non-playing members. Allows members the right to use the club facilities, including attending functions, catering etc. No voting rights. 2026 fee £52.50
On application to the Committee members may apply for “Suspended Membership.”
On acceptance they are required to pay by the 31st May on the year of suspension
£52.50 in order to retain their place on the suspended list.
A Social Membership is granted at the discretion of the management committee to members who are unable to play. A Social member being a person, who has only use of the clubhouse facilities, has no voting rights and must have been a playing member. The maximum membership of this category shall be as determined from time to time by the Management Committee. 2025 fee £52.50
An Associate Member
will have the use of the Clubhouse facilities, but not the course, and will have no voting rights. Subject to the approval from the committee. Over 18s only. £52.50
Locker & Container Rentals |
Locker Rent – £35 (No Life Locker option) |
Electric Trolley & Buggy storage – £60 |
Push Trolley storage – £35 + £5 deposit for key |
For the latest course updates check the BRS booking system
(choose either visitor or member tee booking to see the latest course information)
