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Southwell Golf Club, Notts. (1911 - 1941)
First appears prior to WWI.
A 9-hole course laid out by Ernest Riseborough the Sheringham professional. The station at Southwell was 1 mile away. The local hotel, near to the golf course was Ye Olde Saracen's Head, the house where King Charles reputedly stayed and finally surrendered.
Report on a meeting held in May 1911.
Newark Herald Saturday 13 May 1911. Content provided by THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Tom Williamson at the opening of the Southwell course in October 1911.
Nottingham Evening News Friday 20 October 1911. Image © Reach PLC. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Daily Mirror Friday 20 October 1911. With thanks to Trinity Mirror. Digitised by Findmypast Newspaper Archive Limited. All rights reserved.
Result of a match played at Bulwell Forest in July 1912.
| Bulwell Forest Golf Club | Southwell Golf Club | ||
| A E Thorpe | 1 | N A Metcalfe | 0 |
| A W Pearson | 0 | Dr. Polson | 1 |
| T Callan | 1 | T D Partington | 0 |
| J B Partington | 1 | S Booth | 0 |
| H Oscroft | 1 | C L Maltby | 0 |
| J Clarkson | 1 | D Nairn | 0 |
| W A Marriott | 1 | H Browne | 0 |
| S W Stanley | 1 | T Collins | 0 |
| 7 | 1 |
The eighth green at Southwell golf course. Authors Collection.
Below is the result of a match played at Newark on Saturday 5 October 1912.
| Newark Golf Club | Southwell Golf Club | ||
| E Bennett | 1 | T A B Walker | 0 |
| F Auckland | 1 | N A Metcalfe | 0 |
| C N Park | 1 | T D Partington | 0 |
| H E Branston | 1 | Dr Handford | 0 |
| E Edis | 1 | C L Maltby | 0 |
| E Ringrose | 1 | Dr.D Nairn | 0 |
| E H Allard | 0 | S Booth | 1 |
| W Bradley | 1 | J H Kirkby | 0 |
| J Stewart | 1 | Mr Collins | 0 |
| 8 | 1 |
Newark Herald Saturday 25 January 1913. Content provided by THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Result of a match played against Notts City Golf Club in June 1913.
| Notts City Golf Club | Southwell Golf Club | ||
| J Clarkson (5&3) | 1 | T D Partington | 0 |
| W H Knapp | 0 | A A Metcalf (2&1) | 1 |
| J Heiss (3&1) | 1 | Dr Polson | 0 |
| A Loverseed (3&1) | 1 | Dr Kairn | 0 |
| M Wilson (4&2) | 1 | S Booth | 0 |
| P N Lay (8&6) | 1 | J Bates | 0 |
| W A Scott (8&6) | 1 | J Ellis | 0 |
| 6 | 1 |
Competitions played in March 1914.
Newark Herald Saturday 21 March 1914. Content provided by THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
The annual meeting of the shareholders took place at the Rodney Hotel on Tuesday 9 February 1915, Mr James Henry Kirkby, founder of the club, in the chair. The accounts were passed and the following officers were elected; President, W N Hicking; captain and treasurer, C L Maltby; vice-captain and secretary, Thomas David Partington; committee – The Ven. Archdeacon Hacking, Dr Nairn, Dr Polson, Dr Willoughby, J J Bates, H Browne, S Booth, C G Caudwell, J Ellis, W Gregory, A E Hall, J K Lane, N A Metcalfe, R A Millington and F A Robinson.
Ordnance Survey Map from the time of WWI showing the course and pavilion.
O.S Map Revised 1915; © Crown Copyright {year of publication 1921}.
Following information on the Southwell professional John George Egleshaw is courtesy of the PGA Golf Remembers project; Rank, Aircraftman; Service No, F30578; Died, 14/08/1917; Age, 32; Regiment - H.M.S. "President II" Royal Naval Service; Last known club - Southwell, Nottinghamshire.
John George Egleshaw was professional at Southwell Golf Club at the time of WW1.
Competitions played at Christmas 1919.
Newark Advertiser Wednesday 31 December 1919. Image © Iliffe News & Media Ltd. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
In 1922 there was a membership of 60. Visitors’ fees throughout were 1/6d a day, 5/- a week and 10/- a month. By 1924/5 membership had risen to 150. Sunday play was not allowed.
Result of the monthly spoon played in July 1922; T Shaw. 91-24-67; H T Jackson, 87-13-74; T D Partington, 88-14-74; W J Johnson, 104-24-80; W Twells, 107-24-83; B H Ball, 109-24-85; V Barrow, 115-24-91.
The annual meeting was held in the Saracen’s Head Hotel in January 1924. In recognition of his service the secretary, T Collins, was presented with an inscribed silver cigarette case. J F Clarke was elected hon. treasurer in place of C L Maltby who retired after many years service. H T Jackson was elected captain, the first artisan to fill the office. Mr Collins was re-elected as secretary and S Booth was the new president.
Cup presented to the club in 1925.
Newark Herald Saturday 28 March 1925. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
New course record in May 1925.
Newark Herald Saturday 23 May 1925. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
| Secretary | Professional/Greenkeeper | |
| 1912/17 | T D Partington | J G Egleshaw (pro) |
| 1922 | T D Partington, The Burbage, Southwell. | T Smith (gk) |
| 1924/5 | T R Collins | |
| 1926/40 | T Shaw, Kirklington Road, Southwell. | R Wilkinson (gk) |
Report on the annual ball in October 1927.
Newark Herald Saturday 15 October 1927. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
The first annual dinner in 1927.
Newark Advertiser Wednesday 7 December 1927. Image © Iliffe News & Media Ltd. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Nottingham Journal Monday 2 July 1928. Image © Reach PLC. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Playing in the Carey Cup Competition in June 1929 D H Doy holes in one on the at the 165 yard second hole. He paid the usual penalty.
Below is the result of a ladies’ match played at Belton Park on Wednesday 16 April 1930.
| Belton Park Golf Club | Southwell Golf Club | ||
| Mrs Brunyee | 0 | Mrs Kirkly | 1 |
| Mrs Grinling | 0 | Mrs Cafferata | 1 |
| Miss Pim | 0 | Miss Merryweather | 1 |
| Mrs Brittain | 1 | Mrs Harrison | 0 |
| Miss Harrison | 1 | Miss Coney | 0 |
| Miss Royle | 1 | Miss Higson | 0 |
| Miss Bolsover | 1 | Mrs Holliday | 0 |
| Mrs Parsons | 1 | Miss Jenkins | 0 |
| 5 | 3 |
In the final of the Carey Cup competition played in August 1930 F Barrett defeated H T Jackson by 4 and 2.
Newark Advertiser Wednesday 13 May 1931. Image © Iliffe News & Media Ltd. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Result of a match against Welbeck Abbey (now defunct) played in June 1931.
Newark Advertiser Wednesday 24 June 1931. Image © Iliffe News & Media Ltd. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Newark Advertiser Wednesday 29 June 1932. Image © Iliffe News & Media Ltd. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Below is the result of a match played at Southwell against Grantham Golf Club (now defunct) in July 1933.
| Southwell Golf Club | Grantham Golf Club | ||
| H T Jackson | 0 | H Sharp | 1 |
| O Higson | 0 | D Gibson | 1 |
| Reginald Walker | 1 | B Ford | 0 |
| E Cauldwell | 1 | B Shipman | 0 |
| R Mather | 1 | R K Foster | 0 |
| R Holliday | 1 | J B Walker | 0 |
| E Clulow | 1 | Rev. Chantry | 0 |
| H Kirkby | 1 | J D Wroughton | 0 |
| J Cauldwell | 1 | J Millhouse | 0 |
| 7 | 2 |
The 23rd annual meeting was held at the Saracen’s Head Hotel in February 1934. Mr C G Caudwell, president, revealed that the club had experienced the best and most successful year so far. Green fees showed an increase of £17/11s and there was a surplus of over £43 over the years working. The following officers were elected; president, C G Caudwell; vice-president, N A Metcalfe; captain, J F Clarke; vice-captain, H Kirkby; hon. treasurer, J F Clarke; hon. secretary, T Shaw; hon. auditor, W H Clifford; match secretary, R W Higson.
Result of Mr Metcalfe's ( Vice Presidents) prize played in June 1936; Miss E E Merryweather, 77-8-69; Mrs Cafferata, 84-10-74.
Annual meeting in March 1938.
Newark Advertiser Wednesday 9 March 1938. Image © Iliffe News & Media Ltd. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Newark Advertiser Wednesday 17 May 1939. Image © Iliffe News & Media Ltd. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
In 1940 the 9-hole course had a SSS of 69 and a membership of 180.
Report on the closure of the club in October 1941.
Newark Advertiser Wednesday 29 October 1941. Image © Iliffe News & Media Ltd. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Nottingham Journal 3 January 1942. Image © Illustrated London News Group. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
It was reported in March 1943 that the Notts War Agricultural Committee had surveyed parks and other large tracts of land for the purpose of growing crops. The Southwell golf course was included in the survey and it was decided that the course should be ploughed up to aid the war effort.
It was reported in December 1949 that the proposed winding-up of Southwell Golf Club would be regretted by the many people that have enjoyed the club and course. However, there was satisfaction among those connected with the Southwell War Memorial Recreation Ground to whom the golf club was transferring its financial assets.
Newark Advertiser Wednesday 1 March 1950. Image © Iliffe News & Media Ltd. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.