From the Evening Express
YOUTHS on quad bikes have damaged an Aberdeen golf course a week after it opened for the season.
An illicit Travellers encampment pitched up at Nigg Bay Golf Club on Wednesday, the day before the quad bikes tore over the greens.
Today club officials said the problem could put club funds – and competitions – in jeopardy.
Club secretary Frank Marr said he was “furious” about the damage, which took place on Thursday, and coincided with the arrival of the Travellers.
Frank said: “Everybody has a right to live the life they choose to live, but they have not got the right to destroy private property.
“There is a high demand for the course.
“A lot of members play and they are just starting qualifiers for competitions.
“Members of the public use the course as well, and if it is not in good condition they are not going to come back.
“People often go to the restaurant for a meal after a game and we will lose trade because of this.
“The damage is going to make it difficult to put on competitions because if you get near these divets on the green you can’t play your shot.
“People are upset about the course being damaged, especially so early in the season. We are really furious.”
An Aberdeen City Council spokesman said: “The Gypsy/Traveller Liaison Officer is monitoring the situation and we will be looking to go to court for an eviction order.”
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