County Golf in England started at the beginning of the 20th century, and by 1909 was well established south of the border, but had not reached Scotland. There must have been a drive to spread it further, as not only Midlothian, but Fife, Stirling and Dumbartonshire all started at the same time.
A meeting was convened in January 1909 to consider the formation of a Midlothian County Golf Club. There were 14 ladies present and 2 gentlemen, representing Musselburgh, Edinburgh Ladies (who I think played on the Braids) , Murrayfield, Portobello, Baberton and Craigmillar.
Not only was there Maud Titterton, the reigning British Champion, but also Dorothy Campbell, the reigning Scottish Champion, Miss Charlotte Stevenson (who became Mrs J.B.Watson and later Charlotte Beddows) Miss Clapperton, Miss J.G. Brown, Miss Nicholson and Miss (Madge) Neill Fraser.
Midlothian probably the best players in Great Britain at the time
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