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Tewkesbury Golf Club, Shuthonger Course, Gloucestershire. (1892 - 1926)

Following is the first record of a club from the Tewkesbury Register and Gazette October 1892. "GOLF - This game appears to have become so popular that we are not surprised that a club is to be established in Tewkesbury. Steps are being made to make Shuthonger  Common a suitable ground for operations. The assistance from David Evans, the professional from the Malvern club, has been called in, and he, with the assistance of Mr S C Healing has marked out a very good nine-hole course. It is intended at once to commence getting the green in order so that play may commence without delay." 

Tewkesbury Register Saturday 19 November 1892. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

From the Gloucester Citizen Saturday 19 November 1892. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Below, the new club in 1907.

A public meeting was held in the Assembly Rooms in September 1907 to discuss the formation of a club with a course on Shutonger Common. Mr J Sargeaunt was in the chair, and said that the club, if formed, would require an annual income of over £100, and in order to raise this sum the subscriptions should be set at one guinea and a half. He proposed that the club should be started and the subscription should be £1/11s/6d, 15/- for ladies and £1/1/0 for honorary non-playing members, visitors’ fees 1/- a day. Dr M Elder seconded. Mr N G Moore, who had been acting secretary, had called the meeting and said that over 40 people had promised to join. This did not include ladies, eleven of whom offered to join. The following preliminary committee members were elected; J S Sargeaunt, N G Moore, W Ridler, E Healing and H A Badham junior.

A further meeting was held on Saturday 28 September, J Sargeaunt in the chair. The preliminary committee appointed at the last meeting reported that Mr Hobley, the Cleeve Hill professional, suggested two schemes for the laying out of the course. Mr Sargeaunt proposed that Mr A E Healing should be club captain, this was seconded by Mr C R Creese, N G Moore and J Sargeaunt were elected joint secretaries an treasurers. The following committee members were elected; A Baker, H A Badham jnr, C E H Boughton, H W Brown, Dr M Elder, F K Healing, H Moore, G L Potter and W Ridler.

Result of a stroke competition played in November 1908; T K Ashton, 76 scratch; W L Liston, 98-16-82; N G Moore, 99-16-83; F J Healing, 88-4-84.

The first annual meeting was held in the Swan Hotel in November 1908, A E Healing, captain, in the chair. The balance sheet showed a balance in hand of £28/4s/6d. A E Healing was re-elected captain and J S Sargeaunt and N G Moore re-elected hon. secretaries and treasurers.

Leading scores in the December 1908 monthly medal; A E Healing, 94-13-81; N G Moore, 101-20-81; W L Liston, 102-18-84; H N Alston, 93-7-86.

A bogey competition was played on Boxing Day in 1908. The winner was G L Potter, three up; W L Liston five down. 

Result of the February 1909 monthly medal; A E Healing, 90-13-77; N G Moore, 98-20-78.

Result of the March 1909 medal; W L Liston, 100-18-82; H N Alston, 91-7-84; W W Jackson, 106-22-84; N G Moore, 105-19-86; J S Sargeaunt, 93-6-87.

Result of the ladies' medal in May 1909; Miss Badham, 1115-23-92; Miss C Moore, 120-24-96; Miss G Badham, 141-40-101.

Result of a bogey competition played at Xmas 1909; J A Healing, N C Healing, N G Moore, 5down; F K Healing, A E Healing, G E Healing, 6down.

Result of the April 1910 monthly medal; G L Potter, 90-12-78; A B Featherstone, 86-6-80; C L Davey, 95-12-83; T R Scott, 99-14-85.

Result of the July 1910 medal; N G Moore, 89-16-73; E C Rice, 106-30-76; L G Badham, 89-11-78; T K Ashton, 78+1-79; J S Sargeaunt, 87-8-79; G L Potter, 93-12-81. 

Result of the September 1911 medal; L G Badham, 84-11-73; W L Liston, 96-18-78; C L Davey, 90-12-78; C S Marsh, 93-14-79; G L Potter, 90-8-82.

Below, result of a match played at Gloucester (Brockworth) against Tewkesbury on Thursday 2 May 1912. 

Result of the May 1912 ladies' medal; Mrs Devereux, 114-34-80; Mr G L Potter, 97-14-83; Miss D Moore, 123-34-89; Miss Badham, 111-21-90; Mrs G H Donnison, 125-30-95; Mrs E G Moore, 134-34-100.

Result of a match played at Churchdown Golf Club (now defunct) in September 1912.

In 1914 the joint secretaries were N G Moore & J S Sargeant. A 9 hole course that was situated on Shutonger Common with fine views of the Cotswold and Malvern Hills. Most of the hazards were natural. The club had a membership of 95. There was no entry fee. Subs for gents were £1/11/6 and ladies 15/-. Visitors’ fees were 1/- a day, 3/- a week and 10/- a month. There was no Sunday play. The station (MR) was 1 ½ miles away.

Result of the December 1914 monthly medal; S H Donnison, 92-10-82; W R Hopkins, 98-16-82.

The club and course closed during WW1.

From 1919 to October 1925 the secretary and treasurer was H E Botting, Lloyds Bank. 

The club to restart following WW1.

The Tewkesbury Register and Agricultural Gazette Saturday 31 May 1919. Image © Trinity Mirror. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.

Result of the March 1920 monthly medal; E G Moore, 93-12-81; H E Botting, 95-14-81; S H Dennison, 95-10-85; N G Moore, 95-10-85.

Result of a match played at Shuthonger against Malvern Link Golf Club (now defunct) in April 1921.

The annual meeting was held in the Swan Hotel in August 1922, Major Moore in the chair. The meeting decided to carry on with the club despite the difficult times, it was hoped to attract more members. The following officers were elected; Captain, Major E G Moore; hon. secretary, H E Botting; committee - Rev. W A Boyd, Dr. W L Liston, W R Hopkins, N G Moore, F R Horner, M Morris, A E Walker.

In 1923 there was a membership of 75. The amateur course record holder was T K Ashton 33. Visitors ‘fees on introduction were 1/6 a day, 4/6 a week and 15/- a month. Sunday play allowed. Local  hotel was the Swan.

Match played at Worcester City Golf Club in November 1923.

Mixed foursome played in December 1923; C S Barnett and Miss H Moore, 100-22-78; Mr & Mrs Donnison, 97-13-84; Mr & Mrs Botting, 99-15-84; R Mortimer & Mrs Liston, 111-26-85; Dr. & Mrs Holroyd, 112-21-91; Capt. Fisher and Miss G Moore, 115-22-93; Mr & Mrs Caldicott, 120-26-94; Major and Mrs Moore, 118-23-95; W H Nutt and Mrs Devereux, 122-22-100.

Result of the Easter Spoon Competition played in April 1924; Ladies - Miss K D Moore, 90-14-76; Mrs Donnison, 95-14-81; Mrs Holroyd, 100-18-82; Mrs Liston, 105-20-85; Miss H Moore, 106-21-85; Gent's - J M Caldicott, 84-18-66; H E Botting, 77-8-69; Dr. T H Holroyd, 89-18-71; N G Moore, 84-12-72; R Mortimer, 98-20-78.

Result of a match played on the Shuthonger course against Worcester Golf Club (now defunct) in March 1925.

A bogey competition for the captain's prize in February 1926 was won by Neville G Moore, 5down, runner-up, W R Hopkins, 6down.

Result of a stroke competition played in March 1926; W R Hopkins, 94-16-78; W H Nutt, 110-24-86.

Competitions played by the Tewkesbury Golf Club in April 1926.

The Tewkesbury Register and Agricultural Gazette Saturday 17 April 1926. Image © Trinity Mirror. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.

The club's last year was in 1926 when the secretary was R Mortimer, Swan Hotel, Tewkesbury. In August 1926 the club were selling off their assets, including; A Golf Pavilion; Ruberoid Roofing; Mowers, Rollers etc., apply secretary, Tewkesbury Golf Club, Swan Hotel, Tewkesbury.

Location of Tewkesbury golf course on Shutonger Common.