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Grimsby and Cleethorpes Golf Club, Lincs. (1894 -1902)
Initially golf was played rather haphazardly on fields south of Peoples Park in Grimsby.
In 1894 a 9-hole links course in a beautiful setting was laid out between the bathing pool and the Cleethorpes boundary.
From Golf Friday 21 September 1894 -"Wanted. Golf Professional, to commence 1 October, for one month certain. Terms etc., to John Barker, Hon. Secretary, Grimsby and Cleethorpes Golf Club, Grimsby."
Report on the opening of the course in October 1894.
"Golf" Friday 12 October 1894. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
The first match on the new links of the Grimsby & Cleethorpes club took place on Saturday 16 March 1895 against Beverley. The visitors won both the singles and foursome matches. The Grimsby & Cleethorpes team were; J Barker, Wintringham, Bloomer, Nicholls and Dr Armitage. Beverley team; Dr France, Major Bower, Unett, Hodson and Ward.
In September 1895 the following officers were elected for the year; Captain, Mr J Barker junr; treasurer, W H Turner; secretary, T M Hawkins; auditors, James and Whalley; committee – Rev A Abbott, C F Carter, H K Bloomer, R Long, A Mountain, H G Moody, H Nicolls, J F Wintringham, and W H Wintringham. In his report the secretary stated that the links were being arranged and extended as suggested by Major Maule of the West Middlesex Golf Club, and also that the subs would be raised to one guinea with half a guinea entry fee.
Report on the "New Course" in October 1895.
"Golf" Friday 11 October 1895. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Competition played in November 1895.
Golf Friday 15 November 1895. Content provided by THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Hull Daily Mail Tuesday 11 February 1896. Image © Reach PLC. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Hull Daily Mail Tuesday 13 October 1896. Image © Reach PLC. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Stamford Mercury Friday 20 November 1896. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Result of a match against Lincoln Golf Club played in May 1897.
Lincolnshire Echo Monday 3 May 1897. Image © Reach PLC. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
In May 1899 there was a match between Herd and Vardon on the Cleethorpes course.
Hull Daily Mail Friday 19 May 1899. Image © Reach PLC. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
At the AGM in October 1901 the report stated that the club was stronger than ever in playing members and that the links had considerably improved during the year. The Earl of Yarborough was re-elected president and the following were re-elected vice presidents; Mr H J Reckitt MP, his Honour Judge Shortt, Mr A H Lesley-Melville, Mr J Maunsell Richardson, Ald J Sutcliffe and Mr A G Soames, with the addition of Mr R C Long of Laceby. Dr Duncan was appointed captain and J W Smethurst and H K Bloomer joint secretaries. Mr Allison was elected treasurer. Before the meeting a competition took place for the medal presented by Mr T M Howkins, which was previously won by Mr G E Collins, who again offered the medal for competition. Mr H L Barker was the winner with Mr Bloomer and Mr Baker second and third.
The annual competition for the silver challenge cup presented by J F and W H Wintringham was played in October 1900 and was won by Dr Booth.
Competition played over Christmas 1901.
Hull Daily Mail Wednesday 1 January 1902. Image © Reach PLC. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
The nine-hole course measured; Hole One, 297 yards; Hole Two, 350 yards; Hole Three, 270 yards; Hole four, 396 yards; Hole five, 334 yards; Hole six, 362 yards; Hole seven, 292 yards; Hole eight, 226 yards; Hole nine, 291 yards; Total, 2,718 yards.
In 1902 the club moved to an 18-hole course on the nearby Carrington estate, laid out by Harry Vardon.
The club continued to be known as Grimsby & Cleethorpes until 1929, when the name was changed to Cleethorpes Golf Club.
Ordnance Survey Map from the 1900s showing the earlier Golf Course and Clubhouse.
O.S. Map Revised 1905 to 1906; © Crown Copyright (year of publication 1909).