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Woodhall Spa Golf Club, Lincolnshire. (1890 - 1903)
The club was founded in 1890.
Sometimes called Woodhall Spa and District Golf Club.
The club had two nine-hole courses prior to the move to its present location in 1903.
The following report is from the Stamford Mercury Friday 22 August 1890. “WOODHALL SPA GOLF – This favourite Scotch game has been introduced at Wodhall during the past week. The links, which are all that could be desired, are situated in Mr Copping’s large field on the Tattershall Road. To Dr. Williams, the medical superintendent at the Spa, must be attributed the credit of introducing golf.”
Result of the December 1894 monthly competition.
"Golf" Friday 14 December 1894. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
The above first nine-hole course continued until 1895 when the land was taken over for building purposes.
Another 9-hole course was laid out on the Stixwould Road.
Competition results from July 1895.
"Golf" Friday 12 July 1895. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Competition results from August 1895.
"Golf" Friday 9 August 1895. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
In June 1897 a complaint was made by E W Stokoe, hon. secretary, to the Sanitary Committee of the District Council to the effect that the stream crossing the golf links from Stixwould Road was fouled by sewage being discharged into it. The Council where to take steps to prevent the pollution.
On Saturday 14 August 1897 a match was played between Woodhall Spa Residents and Visitors, resulting in a win for the club. T P Stokoe beat the record for nine-holes scoring 39.
| Woodhall Spa Golf Club | Visitors | ||
| Colonel Walker | 7 | Mr Acatos | 0 |
| T P Stokoe | 5 | Mr Blackburn | 0 |
| J Hucknall | 7 | Mr Shortrede | 0 |
| S V Hotchkin | 0 | Mr H Pfungst | 1 |
| Dr. Williams | 4 | Mr Moore | 0 |
| Mr Humpherson | 0 | Mr R A Pfungst | 4 |
| 23 | 5 |
Result of the January 1898 monthly medal, played in dense fog; Gentlemen - T P Stokoe, 98-12-86; E W Stokoe, 106-12-94; P W Battle, 124-30-94; C J Williams, 118-20-98; Ladies - Miss Gwyn, 121-32-89; Mrs Gwyn, 149-40-109; Miss Benwell, 146-36-110.
Result of a match played in March 1899.
"Golf" Friday 24 March 1899. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Below are competition results from July 1899.
From the Lincolnshire Echo Friday 21 July 1899. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
In August 1900 Councillor Frank P Curtis won the competition for the silver medal.
It was reported in January 1902 that the club was to charge an entrance fee of £1 to new members with a yearly subscription of £1. The course was to be considerably altered.
Result of a match played in June 1902.
Stamford Mercury Friday 4 July 1902. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Towards the end of 1902 the club where finding it difficult to get agreement with the landlord on lease renewal. The club would need to find a new home.
Below the club moves to its current location in January 1903.
From the Sheffield Evening Telegraph Friday 30 January 1903. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
The Google Map below shows Stixwould. If anyone can help with the exact location of the earlier courses please get in touch via the "Contact Us" facility on the website homepage.