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Canwick Park Golf Club, Lincoln. (1973 – 2018)
The 18-hole undulating course with excellent views of the City of Lincoln the Cathedral and Castle was designed by Hawtree & Partners.
Canwick Park took over the history of the former Southcliffe Park Golf Club when it closed in 1974 (see separate entry on this website for the history Southcliffe Park.)
The new club started as the Southwick and Canwick Golf Club. It became Canwick Park Golf Club in 1986.
It was announced in November 2018 that the club would be closing. Members were devastated when they were informed at an EGM that the club would be placed in voluntary liquidation due to financial problems. Club membership had been in decline for some time.
The club rented the land from Jesus College, Oxford, for £25,000 per year. The land was originally given by the Sibthorpe family to the people of Lincoln for leisure purposes or for the grazing of animals.
Report on the new club in April 1973.
Lincolnshire Echo Thursday 19 April 1973. Image © Reach plc.
At the annual meeting in March 1974 Mr P J Richardson said they had 700 members. The retiring captain J Smithson, thanked the members for their support in raising capital for the new course and clubhouse. The president, L J Meldrum, who was re-elected, presented a captain's tie to the incoming captain M C R Broughton, and the treasurer S Bell, was elected vice-captain. P G Stone, a former captain, treasurer and auditor, was elected honorary life member. P Coldron was elected competition and handicapping director, S Edwards was elected match director.
Opening of the Southwick and Canwick Golf Course in May 1975.
Lincolnshire Echo Saturday 31 May 1975. Image © Reach plc.
There were 93 entrants in the July 1975 medal, leading scores; D Pearce, 82-18-64; D Rignall, 87-22-65; R J Baskin, 88-22-66; C A Jackson, 78-11-67; R L Judge, 81-14-67; D J Love, 83-16-67; K Day, 85-18-67; J Hart, 91-24-67. The best scratch score was 73 by David Bell, playing off 4.
In the 1982 Golfer’s Handbook it was listed as Southcliffe and Canwick Golf Club. The club had a membership of 500; the secretary was P J Richardson; professional, S Houlby; the 18-hole course measured 6,300 yards with a SSS of 70; amateur course record – R Britt Robinson, 68; visitors fees £3.50p.
Report on the annual meeting in April 1986. Change of name to Canwick Park Golf Club.
Lincolnshire Echo Wednesday 9 April 1986. Image © Reach plc.
In 1988 it was listed as Canwick Park Golf Club. The secretary was P J Richardson and the professional, S Williamson. Visitors’ fees, £5.50p.
In May 1988 Canwick Park professional Steve Williamson shot 72 on the Moray course to qualify for the Clydesdale Bank Northern Open.
Golfer's Handbook 1991 - 1994; Membership 576; Secretary, A Hodgkinson; Professional, S Williamson; 18-holes, 6,257 yards, SSS 70; Amateur course record - J Shelton, 66; Visitors 1991, £8 (£10 weekend); 1994, £13 - £20 (£14 - £22).
Lincolnshire Echo Monday 24 May 1993. Image © Reach plc.
Centenary celebrations June 1993.
Lincolnshire Echo Wednesday 30 June 1993. Image © Reach plc.
Golfer's Handbook 1998; Membership 650; Secretary, D J Dixon; Professional, S Williamson; 18-holes, 6,150 yards, SSS 69; Amateur Course record, G Davies, 65 (1997); Visitors, £15 - £19 (£19 - £25).
Lincolnshire Echo Tuesday 30 March 1999. Image © Reach plc.
Golfer's Handbook 2002 - 2004; Membership 650; Secretary, P Roberts; Professional S Williamson; 18-holes, 6,150 yards, SSS 69; Visitors, £17 (£21).
Golfer's Handbook 2006; Membership 650; Secretary, M Hooks; Professional S Williamson; 18-holes, 6,150 yards, SSS 69; Visitors, £29 (£30).
Golfer's Handbook 2007;Membership 650; Secretary, N Porteus; Professional, S Williamson; 18-holes, 6,150 yards, SSS 69; Visitors, £22 - £30 £32 (£25). Driving range.
Golfer's Handbook 2009;Membership 650; Secretary, N Porteus; Professional, S Williamson; 18-holes, 6,148 yards, SSS 69; Visitors, £18 - £32 (£25). Driving range.
The club continued to be listed in the Golfer's Handbook until it ceased publication in 2015.
Scorecards for the Canwick Park Golf Club.
