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March Golf Club, Cambridgeshire. (1923 - 1962)
Founded in 1923.
The club had the first three courses in fairly quick succession.
The first course was on farmland at Cavalry Barn Farm. The club had to give this site up in 1925 when the local council acquired it for housing development.
The second course was at Badgeney, this was a seasonal course, October to April, the land was required for grazing from May to September and this arrangement was never going to fulfil the clubs needs.
In the late 1920s land became available at Hatchfords Farm and the club made its third move. It carried on at this location until 1961 when the farmer decided to sell the farm and land.
It was reported in the Lyn Advertiser in August 1925 that "The March Golf Club have obtained new links at Badgeny (sic), through the kindness of Mr F D Grounds."
Ordnance Survey Map from the 1920s showing the Cavalry Barn Golf Course.
O.S Map Revised 1925; © Crown Copyright {year of publication 1927}.
From the Golfer's handbook 1928 - 1933; Hatchwood, Knights End, March; Membership, 60; Hon. secretary - J Tibbett, The Lodge, March; Professional, P Berry; Nine-hole course. Visitors’ fees (on introduction) 2s/6d a day, 7s/6d a week; Open 1 July to 30 March; Sunday play.
Peterborough Standard Friday 26 October 1934.Image © Reach plc. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Lynn Advertiser Friday 25 October 1935. Image © Iliffe News & Media Ltd. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Golfer's Handbook 1937; Membership, 109; Hon. secretary - C E Fox, 33 Gaul Road, March; Professional and green-keeper, S Wilkinson; 9-holes, SSS 68; Visitors (members of recognised clubs) 2s a day, 5s a week, 12s/6d a month; Licensed and Sunday play.
The professional and green-keeper in the mid 1930s was S Wilikinson. He moved to take up a similar position at Rother Vale Golf Club in Sheffield in December 1937.
Golfer's Handbook 1940 - 1947; March Golf Club, Hatchwoods, Knights End; Membership, 100; Secretary; R L R Bentley, Market Square, March. The club had a membership of 100. The professional and green-keeper was H N Shaw; Nine-holes, SSS 66; Visitors’ fees were 2s/6d a round (3s/6d weekend and bank holiday).
Golfer's Handbook 1950/51; Membership, 100; Hon. secretary -A L Mitchell, 21 Darthill Road, March; Professional, N H Shaw; Green-keeper, A Yardy; Visitors, 2s/6d a day (Sunday 3s/6d).
Lynn Advertiser Tuesday 6 December 1955. Image © Iliffe News & Media Ltd. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
In the mid 1950s and early 1960s the secretary was N C Clemens, “Fistral” Hawthorne Grove, March. The green-keeper was A Yardy. The nine-holes measured 2,350 yards with a SSS of 66. Amateur course record; D Aveling, 66.
The club moved to its present location at Froggs Abbey in May 1962.
Ordnance Survey Map from the 1950s showing the Hatchwood Golf Course.
O.S. Map Revised 1950; © Crown Copyright {year of publication 1952}.
The Google Map below pinpoints the former Hatchwood course.