A James Braid Course
Glenbervie was designed by Scotsman James Braid and opened in 1932. James Braid was an internationally renowned course architect, building the famous King's Course at Gleneagles amongst many others. He formalised the practice of positioning bunkers specifically to establish landing areas from the tee, and also developed the plateau green, along with sophisticated drainage systems.

Braid was the first person to win the Open Championship 5 times (and was runner-up on 4 occasions) and was one of the first members of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews. He was a founder member of the PGA and became it's President.

Mention Glenbervie and a vision of John Panton is instantly conjured up. This legendary Scottish Professional, who was liked by everyone he met or opposed, made his home course a household name in the 1950s and 1960s.

He turned professional in 1935 and became Glenbervie's professional in 1946. During an extraordinary playing career he represented Great Britain and Ireland in three Ryder Cup Matches - in 1951, 1953 and 1961 - and played 13 times for Scotland in the World Cup. Among his career highlights were victories in the British Match Play Championship in 1956 and, in 1967, he beat Sam Snead 3 and 2 in the final of the World Seniors Championship at Wallasey. He continued to play at the highest level into his 50s, his performance in the 1970 Open Championship at St Andrews standing out when, aged 53, he shot the lowest round of the final day in gale force winds to finish tied ninth behind Jack Nicklaus.

Away from tournament golf he was a committed and much respected club professional, based at Glenbervie Golf Club for over 30 years before retiring in 1984. In 1988 he was made Honorary Professional to The Royal and Ancient Golf Club.