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‘This Is Heartbreaking’: Flood Disaster Rocks Golf Club as Damaged Course and Rising Costs Force Major Changes

Dumbarton Golf Club is facing a severe financial and physical crisis after Storm Boelo caused the River Leven to overflow, leaving the historic Scottish course almost entirely submerged. With a collapsed embankment allowing water to continuously flood the grounds, the club is forced to fund its own pumping operations while operating under restricted hours to mitigate costs.

Officials anticipate extensive repairs, including bridge reconstruction and bunker restoration, though the full extent of the damage remains unknown until the water recedes. Local clubs have offered support, and the West Dunbartonshire Council is currently managing safety closures along the nearby towpath.

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