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Hyde Golf Club, Godley, Greater Manchester. (1892 - 1954)
Founded 1892.
A 9-hole course set in a lovely location with lots of natural hazards. Membership of about 150. The station at Godley Junction was half-mile away. Local hotel was the Norfolk Arms.
The competition for the Winter Handicap was concluded on Saturday 13 January 1894. The winner was Rev H J Just (scratch) who beat Mr Pollock senior, by 3 and 2.
From the Manchester Courier Tuesday 23 January 1894 - "As many would be golfers in the Manchester district have some difficulty in finding a club to join or a green to play on, both being so generally overcrowded, we have pleasure in drawing attention to the advantages of the Hyde Golf Club. The Hyde links are conveniently situated, within two minutes' walk of Godley station. The greens are now in good condition and play takes place all year round. There are a few vacancies for members. Anyone wishing to join may obtain full information by applying to the hon. secretary, F H Pym, Arrowscroft House, Hollingworth Hollingworth, Cheshire."
From the Manchester Courier Tuesday 11 December 1894 -"The scratch competition of the Hyde Golf Club for a handsome silver gong, and the the captaincy of the club, which has been in the course of progression during the past few weeks, has now reached the semi-final stage. Some capital play has been witnessed in several of the heats, only two of which are left to be played. The Rev. H Just and F W Ball next oppose each other, and the winner of the tie will meet J Sterling in the final."
The final tie in the Challenge Cup was played on Saturday 16 June 1894; J Stirling, 97-3-94, A Brownson, 112- 15-97.
The final of the scratch competition for the captain's trophy, and the captaincy of the club, was played in August 1895 and won by J Sterling who beat G Pollock by 2 up.
Result of the monthly competition for the captain’s prize played on Saturday 30 November 1895. A large number of members turned out, but owing to the darkness a large number were unable to complete the 18 holes, following are the scores returned under 100; Mr Shanks, 114-25-89; Mr G Pollock, 95-5-90; Mr A Brownson, 106-9-97; Mr J Stirling, 103-5-98.
| Secretary | Professional/Greenkeeper | |
| 1892-94 | William Henderson (p) | |
| 1906-09 | James Wakefield of 196 Mottram Road, Hyde. | F Hadwin (p) |
| 1909-11 | J Wakefield. | W Utton (p) |
| 1911-15 | J Wakefield. | A Boardman (p) |
| 1920s | J Wakefield. | H Laynes (g) |
| 1927/8 | E Smith (p) | |
| 1920s (late) | A Gaunt, Mottram Road, Hyde. | E Fitchett (p) |
| 1930s-40s | J D Thornley, 8 Alders Road, Disley. | T Heywood (g) |
| 1950s | S Firth, 20 Sandringham Road, Hyde. | A R Brown (p) |
| Course records | |
| 1906 | James Wakefield (am) 74 |
| 1923 | J A Oldham (am) T Camberbridge (or Cumberlidge) (am) 75 J Nield (pro) 72 |
| 1920s (late) | E Smith (pro) 68 |
| 1950s | H Bennison (am) 64 F Middleton (pro) 63 |
In 1906 visitors’ fees on introduction were 1/- a day, 2/6 a week and 5/- a month.
Description of the golf course in July 1907.
Manchester Courier and Lancashire General Advertiser Tuesday 16 July 1907. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Below is the result of match played at Hyde against Mottram in May 1913.
| Hyde Golf Club | Mottram Golf Club | ||
| J A Oldham (3&2) | 1 | O Jackson | 0 |
| E Bury (3&2) | 1 | F Evill | 0 |
| W L Gibson (6&4) | 1 | G Evill | 0 |
| C Craig (half) | 0 | L Napier (half) | 0 |
| U Edge (3&2) | 1 | G B Ross | 0 |
| A Cartwright (3&2) | 1 | P D Slater | 0 |
| T Nicholas | 0 | Rev Fairhurst (1up) | 1 |
| 5 | 1 |
Following is the result of the monthly medal played in August 1913; First Division – J Wakefield, 80-5-75; A Cartwright, 88-11-77; W M Bell, 89-12-77; S Ashworth, 89-11-78; W L Gibson, 85-6-79; E N Chadwick, 93-10-83; Second Division – F E Wood, 91-17-74; P Hindley, 96-18-78; A Bancroft, 95-16-79; A Ralphs, 99-20-79; J Parker, 102-22-80.
The pictures below shows the silver inkwell won by Archie Ralphs, and presented by the captain, Alfred Cartwright, in 1913.
Images courtesy of Rosemary Richards.
1914 entry fees were gents £2/2/0 and ladies £1/1/0. Subs for gents were £1/11/6 and ladies 10/6. Visitors’ fees were now 1/- a day, 2/- a day at weekends, 3/- a week and 10/- a month. Sunday play was allowed without caddies.
In 1923 Visitors fees’ on introduction were 2/- a day, 3/- a day at weekend and bank holiday, 10/- a week and £1/5/0 a month.
Location of the clubhouse and golf course in the 1930s.
Ordnance Survey Map Revised 1933 © Crown Copyright {year of publication 1937}.
From 1951 to the clubs closure in 1954 the 9-hole course had a SSS of 69. Visitors fees changed little over the years.
The picture below shows Mr A P Hoult being congratulated by the captain, Dr J W T Howe (dark suit), on winning the captain's prize, believed to be in 1953. Mr Hoult won in a play off against Mr Charlie H Worrall.
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The above image shows Mr A P Hoult being congratulated by the captain. Image courtesy of Pippa Dathan (Mr Hoult's daughter.)
Report on the closure of the club in February 1954.
Manchester Evening News Friday 19 February 1954. Image © Reach plc. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Location of the Hyde course.