R.A.F. Benson Golf Course, Wallingford. (1975 – TBC)
Founded 1975.
The course was situated within the R.A.F. helicopter base.
From the 1991 Golfer’s Handbook; Membership, 175; Secretary – Squadron Leader W B Sowerby, M.V.O. R.A.F. (retired); 9-holes, 4,395 yards, SSS 61.
From the 1994 Golfer’s Handbook; Founded 1975; Membership, 200; Secretary, Flight Lieutenant J W Williams; 9-holes, 4,395 yards, SSS 61; Amateur course record – R Mills, 63 (1991).
From the 2002 Golfer’s Handbook; Membership, 200; Secretary, B Sowerby; 9-holes, 4,395 yards, SSS 61; Visitors, £7.
From the 2008 Golfer’s Handbook; Founded 1975; Membership, 200; Secretary, M Vincent; 9-holes, 4,412 yards, Par 63, SSS 61; Visitors, £7.
It continued to be listed in the Golfer’s Handbook until it ceased publication in 2015.
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