Welcome to the McIntyre League 2026 Season

Host Club Dumbarton GC

 HISTORY

The McIntyre League was formed in 1949 when Jack McIntyre presented a trophy to be played for between clubs in the Dunbartonshire area. The participating clubs in the League are Cardross, Clober, Clydebank & District, Clydebank Overtoun, Dumbarton, Helensburgh and Vale of Leven.

A Junior League was introduced in 1973 and a trophy was presented by local trade unionist Jimmie Reid.

A Veterans League was formed and the first match was played in 1979. The participating teams at that time were Cardross, Clober, Clydebank & District, Dumbarton, Helensburgh and Vale of Leven. In 1986 other clubs applied for membership and were welcomed into the Veterans League. They were: Balmore, Douglas Park, Dullatur, Hayston, Hilton Park, Kirkintilloch, Lenzie, Milngavie and Windyhill. The entry of Bearsden in 1987 brought the number up to 16 which was considered to be a maximum. The league is now known as the Seniors League since 1999.

The 5/8 Knock-out competition was also started in 1979 to be played for by players who were on the fringe of playing for the scratch team.

The 5/8 Knockout League was changed in 2023 to The McIntyre Knockout League with the handicap allowance changing from 5/8 to 4/8.