Findon Park Golf Club, Sacriston, Durham. (1929 - WW2)

First appeared 1929 when the secretary was W S Gowland, "Parkhurst" Findon Hill, Sacriston, telephone Langley Park 173. The professional was  J Ross and the green-keeper J Harker. A 9-hole course. Visitors’ fees were 2/- a day. Sunday play allowed without caddies. Stations at Durham or Plowsworth both 3 miles away. There was a bus service from Durham which passed the course.

Report on the annual meeting in January 1929.

 

Findon Park Golf Club, Sacriston. Report on the annual meeting in November 1929.

 

Findon Park Golf Club, Sacriston. Report on the annual meeting in November 1929.

 

Findon Park Golf Club, Sacriston. Report on the annual meeting in November 1929.

Chestrer-le-Street Chronicle and District Advertiser Friday 23 August 1929. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.

 

Result of a match played in August 1929.

 

Findon Park Golf Club, Sacriston. Result of a match played in August 1929.

Chestrer-le-Street Chronicle and District Advertiser Friday 23 August 1929. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.

 

Called Sacriston Golf Club below.

 

Sacriston Golf Club, Durham. Whist Drive and Dance in November 1929.

Chestrer-le-Street Chronicle and District Advertiser Friday 15 November 1929.

 

In June 1930 J W Cosser, late professional at the Pinkernowle golf course, was appointed to a similar position with the Fimdon Park Golf Club.

Christmas parties in 1930.

 

Findon Park Golf Club, Sacriston. Christmas parties in 1930.

Chester-le-Street Chronicle and District Advertiser Friday 2 January 1931. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.

 

Report on the annual meeting in January 1932.

 

Findon Park Golf Club, Sacriston. Report on the annual meeting in January 1932.

Chester-le-Street Chronicle and District Advertiser Friday 29 January 1932. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.

 

In July 1932 J Brass and J J O'Donnell  of Findon Park played in the Whitley Bay Open.

Limited company formed in January 1933.

 

Findon Park Golf Club, Sacriston. Limited company formed in January 1933.

Chester-le-Street Chronicle and District Advertiser Friday 27 January 1933. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.

 

Opening matches of the season in April 1935.

 

Findon Park Golf Club, Sacriston. Opening of the season in April 1935.

Chester-le-Street Chronicle and District Advertiser Friday Friday 26 April 1935. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.

 

In 1935 W Evetts and J Brass represented Findon Park at the Whitley Bay Golf Open.

From the 1937 Golfer's Handbook; Membership 140; Secretary - W Evetts, 11 Heugh Edge, Sacriston; Professional and green-keeper, A J Corner; 9-holes, SSS 67; Visitors 1 shilling a day; Sunday play without caddies. 

 

Findon Park Golf Club, Sacriston. Opening of the season in April 1938.

Chestrer-le-Street Chronicle and District Advertiser Friday 22 April 1938. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.

 

Findon Park Golf Club, Sacriston. Annual social and presentation in November 1938.

 

Findon Park Golf Club, Sacriston. Annual social and presentation in November 1938.

Chestrer-le-Street Chronicle and District Advertiser Friday 11 November 1938. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.

 

The clubs final appearance in the Golfer's Handbook was in 1940 when the secretary was W Evetts, 5 South View, Sacriston. The 9-hole course had a SSS of 67 and a membership of 100.Visitors’ fees 1s.

The registered office of the club was; Findon Park, Findon Hill, Sacriston. The Ordnance Survey Map below shows Findon Hill.

 

Findon Park Golf Club, Sacriston. O.S.Map showing Findon Hill registerd office of the club.

© Crown Copyright ; O.S Map Revised 1915; Selected Revision 1938.