Elm Park GC closes after death of player on course

Elmwood Club closed its doors on Sunday after the death of a player on the course. The news was confirmed on the club's Facebook page that the player had sadly died, despite the best efforts of first aiders and medical crews.

The course, located  at Stratheden, near Cupar, Scotland closed for the remainder of the day as a mark of respect. It reopened on Monday morning.

The club declined to comment on the incident and referred calls to Police Scotland. A police spokeswoman confirmed the man’s death had been due to a medical matter and that the force had no further involvement.

Run by Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC), Elmwood Golf course opened in 1998.

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