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Little Chalfont Golf Club, Lodge Lane. (1981 -2006) 

The course opened in 1981.

A pretty nine-hole parkland course with mature trees, water hazard, undulating fairways with good golfing turf. Clubhouse and bar. The course had a total yardage of 5,752 yards for the eighteen holes, the par was 70 for men, the ladies course was 5,532 yards with a par of 70. Designed by James M Dunne.

In 1982 the secretary was P Garrard, club membership 450. Visitors' fees £5.

 

Little Chalfont Golf Club, Lodge Lane. New owner in 1982.

 

Little Chalfont Golf Club, Lodge Lane. New owner in 1982.

Daily Mirror Thursday 2 December 1982. Image © Reach PLC. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.

 

Little Chalfont Golf Club, Lodge Lane. Advert for the club in 1983.

Buckinghamshire Examiner Friday 11 March 1983. Image © Reach PLC. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.

 

In the mid 1980s the secretary was J M Dunne (continued until 2000s.) The professional was John O'Leary. Course records; amateur - D Brown, 76; professional - D Elliott, 68.

In December 1985 Peter Gibbins was appointed professional. In 1987 he created a new course record of 67.

From the 1988 Golfer's Handbook; Private; Membership, 450; Secretary, J M Dunne; Professional, P Gibbins; 9-holes, 5,852 yards, SSS 68; Course records; Amateur - D Brown, 76; Professional - P Gibbins, 66; Fees, £5 (£7 weekends). 

 

Little Chalfont Golf Club, Lodge Lane. Competition to be played in October 1989.

Buckinghamshire Advertiser Wednesday 4 October 1989. Image © Reach PLC. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.

 

Golfer's Handbook 1991; Membership, 400; Secretary, J M Dunne; Professional, B Woodhouse; 9-holes, 5,852 yards, SSS 68; Course records; Amateur - D Brown, 76; Professional - S Parker, 65; Fees, £7 (£9).

Golfer's Handbook 1994- 1998; Membership, 400; Secretary, J M Dunne; Professional, B Woodhouse; 9-holes, 5,852 yards, SSS 68; Course records; Amateur - D Brown, 76; Professional - S Parker, 65; Fees on application.

 

Little Chalfont Golf Club, Lodge Lane. Competition results September 1999.

Buckinghamshire Advertiser Wednesday 29 September 1999. Image © Reach PLC. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.

 

Golfer's Handbook 2002 - 2004; Membership, 400; Secretary J M Dunne; Professional, B Woodhouse.

Golfer's Handbook 2005/6: Membership 400; Professional, A Dunne;9-holes, 5,752 yards, SSS68; Course architect, J M Dunne: Fees £13 (£15).

 

Little Chalfont Golf Club, Lodge Lane. Nine-hole course scorecard.

 

Little Chalfont Golf Club, Lodge Lane. Nine-hole course scorecard.

 

Little Chalfont Golf Club, Lodge Lane, Buckinghamshire. View of the course.

 

The course was owned by a builder, who was also a ski instructor.

The exact closure date is still to be confirmed.