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Bedale Golf Club, North Yorkshire. (1894 - 1966)
The club was founded in 1894.
The original course was very near to the location of the present course.
A nine-hole course it was laid out on the north of the park owned by Sir Henry Beresford-Peirse, two adjacent fields owned by Mr George Carter were also used.
The course went into decline during WW1. It was re-formed in 1919 on the original course.
In 1921 the club moved to Burrill Road, on land rented for £3 a year from Mr Phillips of Ash Bank. Greenkeeper/professional from October 1928 was John Raper.
In October 1931, the club received notice to quit the land by 6 April 1932.
The club then moved to a new location at Firby a quarter of a mile from Forby Hall. It was not possible for the club to obtain a lengthy lease at Firby so they were working on a year to year basis. This was obviously not satisfactory, so, in 1967, when the tenancy of Bedale Hall Farm became available from Sir Henry Beresford-Peirse, the club moved to its present location.
Report on the formation of the club in November 1894.
York Herald Saturday 24 November 1894. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
From the 1905 Nisbet's Golf Yearbook; Instituted 1894; Hon. Sec., F H Mountford; Captain, M E Rouse; Entrance Fee, 10 shillings and Subs 10s; Nine-hole course; Amateur course record - B W Swanbreck, 41; Terms for visitors, 1s a day, 2s/6d a week. The course is situated in the park of Bedale Hall. The hazards are streams, sunk fences and a copse. Winter course only.
In 1910 the secretary was F H Mountford, The Old Bank, Bedale.
In 1913 the secretary and treasurer was B W Swarbreck.
The Ordnance Survey Map below from the time of WW1 shows the course marked to the north of Bedale Park.
O.S. Map Revised 1911; © Crown Copyright {year of publication 1919}.
Improved finances were reported at the annual meeting in August 1927. Captain D A G Lascelles presided and was re-elected president and captain. The following trophies were presented; Mrs Mallinson Cup to A Wright; Rouse Cup to the Rev. H H Call; Lascelles Cup to N Jones.
From the 1933 Golfer's Handbook; Membership 100; Hon. Secretary - M Jones, Aiskew, Bedale; Professional, J H Raper; Course records - amateur B F Harker, 67; professional J H Raper, 63; Nine-holes; Visitors (intro) - 2s/6d a day, 6s a week and 15s a month. Sunday play allowed.
In 1947 the secretary at the Firby Road course was Lt Col G N Hill D.S.O, Crakehall, Bedale, the professional was J H Raper. The 9-hole course had a Par and SSS of 68. Course records, amateur H D Evans 65, professional J H Raper 63. Visitor’s fees, on introduction, 2/6 a round, 3/6 a day. Sunday play allowed after 1pm.
Exhibition math played on the course in 1947 in aid of SSAFFA.
Yorkshire Evening Post Friday 19 September 1947. Image © Johnston Press plc. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
In 1966 just prior to the clubs move, the secretary was J Newton, Masham Road, Bedale. Total yardage of the course was 5,226 with a SSS of 66. Course records as 1947. Visitor’s fees on introduction, 3/6 a day, 5/- at weekend.
Location of the Bedale course in the Park (1894 – 1920s).
Location of the club's course at Firby (1930s – 1967). Grid reference SE26610,86130, co-ordinates 426610,486130.
In 1967 the club moved to its present location at Leyburn Road.