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Peppard Golf Club, Henley-on-Thames. (1894 - WW2)
Founded 1894.
A 9-hole course on Peppard Common situated on high ground on the southern slopes of the Chilterns. Stations at Henley-on-Thames 4 miles and Reading 6 miles. Local hotel was the Red Lion.
Report on the new course in March 1894.
"Golf" Friday 9 March 1894. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
The inaugural meeting of the club took place on Tuesday 18 September 1894. The weather was fine and there was a good attendance of members and their friends. The club medal for the lowest net score was won by A C Havers and the prize for the lowest scratch score, a "Brougham" driver, presented by Captain Montagu, was won by V F Maude, leading scores; A C Havers, 98-14-84; V F Maude, 97-12-85; H Taylor, 99-10-89; Rev. M P Williams, 115-26-89; H L Havers, 100-10-90; Captain Montagu, 115-22-93; J Rhoades, 119-26-93; F H O Nash, 107-14-93; W W Barlow, 93 scratch. The Ladies' competition, prize presented by Mr R Ovey; Miss D Rhoades, 92; Miss V Makins, 93; Mrs Rhoades, 103; Mrs Hermon-Hodge, 116; Miss G Maude, 143.
The second annual meeting in April 1895.
From the Reading Mercury Saturday 20 April 1895. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
The annual competition for the cup presented by Henry Taylor of Dyson's Wood was played in September 1895; A Finch, 76 net; J E H Orr, 77; V F Maude, 78; M P Williams, 78.
The annual match between Peppard and the Masters of Bradfield College took place on Saturday 22 October 1898.
| Peppard Golf Club | Bradfield College | ||
| H Taylor | 4 | A H Worrall | 0 |
| L Palmer | 4 | B F Hardy | 0 |
| E M Fletcher | 7 | J Watt | 0 |
| E Deane | 6 | E L Richardson | 0 |
| W Barlow | 12 | C E Nicholl | 0 |
| Rev. C Chesshire | 5 | Major Thring | 0 |
| Rev. E Baker | 2 | C Rice | 0 |
| R Brakspear | 11 | A Low | 0 |
| 51 | 0 |
Result of the Taylor Challenge Cup played in September 1899; C O Crisp, 98-22-76; T Williams, 94-16-78; W G Curtis, 92-13-79; H Taylor, 84-3-81; V Maude, 94-10-84; L Palmer, 88-3-85; J Carrow, 103-12-91; C H Williams, 101-7-94.
Below is the result of the Taylor Challenge Cup played in April 1900.
From the Reading Mercury Saturday 21 April 1900. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Result of a match played at Peppard against Eltham Golf Club (now Royal Blackheath) on Saturday 22 March 1902.
| Peppard Golf Club | Eltham Golf Club | ||
| Mr Taylor | 1 | Mr Banning | 0 |
| Mr Peppard | 1 | Mr Munsie | 0 |
| Mr Dicks | 1 | Mr Terrie | 0 |
| Mr Lely | 0 | Mr Davies | 1 |
| Mr Crisp | 0 | Mr Oliver | 0 |
| Mr Brakespear | 1 | Mr Terry | 0 |
| Mr Woodgate | 0 | Mr Brown | 1 |
| Mr Davies | 1 | Mr Willis | 0 |
| Taylor & Palmer | 0 | Banning & Munsie | 1 |
| Dicks & Lely | 1 | Terry & Davies | 0 |
| Crisp & Davies | 0 | Oliver & Willis | 1 |
| Brakespear & Woodgate | 0 | Terrie & Brown | 1 |
| 6 | 5 |
Results of the competitions for the Palmer and the Taylor Challenge Cups which took place on 19 September and 3 October 1903.
Palmer Cup.
| H Taylor | 83 | 6 | 77 |
| L Palmer | 87 | 6 | 81 |
| F G Brakspear | 99 | 17 | 82 |
| A S Goadby | 111 | 18 | 93 |
| Rev S Dyer | 120 | 22 | 98 |
| H Monk | 118 | 20 | 98 |
Taylor Cup.
| L Palmer | 81 | 5 | 76 |
| H Taylor | 82 | 4 | 78 |
| Rev Dennis Browne | 99 | 16 | 83 |
| E M Fletcher | 92 | 7 | 85 |
| A S Goadby | 107 | 18 | 89 |
| Rev S Dyer | 111 | 22 | 89 |
| R Trulove | 99 | 10 | 89 |
| H Monk | 117 | 20 | 97 |
The following is taken from the 1905 Nisbet's Golf Yearbook; Membership of 70; Hon. secretary - Col. H Davis, Rotherford Greys, Henley-on-Thames; Captain, J H Taylor; Entrance fee £1/1s and subs £1/1s, 10s/6d for ladies; Green-keeper, W Lawrence. This is a sporting little course on Peppard Common. It is situated on high ground and in fine air. Each hole differs and is full of interest. The soil is porous and little affected by rain.
In 1906 the secretary was Colonel H Davis, Grey’s Green, Henley on Thames. Visitors had to be introduced unless they were a member of a recognised club, fees 1/- a day, 5/- a week and 10/- a month.
Below is the result of a match played against Ewelme Golf Club (now defunct) in April 1907.
From the Henley & South Oxford Advertiser Friday 28 June 1907. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
In 1914 the secretary was A Wilson, Peppard Common, Oxon. The professional and greenkeeper was J Stan brook (1908 to 1924). There was a membership of 70. Entry fees were £1/1/0. Subs for gents £1/1/0 and ladies 10/6. Visitors 1/- a day, 5/- a week, 10/- a month.
In 1922 the secretary was Captain C F Wells. The professional and greenkeper was still J Stanbrook. Membership had actually increased to 150, an unusual occurrence as most clubs membership had unfortunately decreased following WW1. Visitors’ fees 2/6 a day.
In October 1923 at Kingwood the competition for the Palmer Cup was played. There was a good attendance and some keen golf was witnessed. The winner of the handsome trophy was Mr Timburg, runner-up was Charles May.
In the mid 1920s the secretary was still Captain Wells the greenkeeper was now W Bowles. Local hotels were the Red Lion and the Catherine Wheel.
Entry from the 1933 Golfer's Handbook; Peppard Golf Club, Peppard Common; Nine-holes; Membership of 75; secretary - Capt. C F Wells, Kingswood Common, Henley-on-Thames; green-keeper, J Bowles; professional course record - A Mitchell, 62; Visitors, 1s/6d a day. No Sunday play.
Result of a match played against Henley Artisans' Golfing Society in August 1939 on the Harpsden course.
| Henley Artisans' Golfing Society | Peppard Golf Club | ||
| C W Pedlar and A Mountain | 1 | F Callis and T Shephard | 0 |
| F Goodwin and W Steptoe | 1 | B Wells and W Elliott | 0 |
| L Lovegrove and A Courtney | 1 | D Pidgen and S Wheateley | 0 |
| H Emmett and J Purton | 1 | S Emmens and W Callis | 0 |
| P Anderson and T Hobbrook | 0 | J Dowbuy and H Paddick | 1 |
| E Wilson (half) | 0 | B Gates (half) | 0 |
| 4 | 1 |
In 1940 and 1947 the secretary was F Lane, Bolts Cross House, Peppard. The greenkeeper was J Bowles. The 9 hole course had a SSS of 68 and a membership of 90. Professional course record held by A Mitchell 62. Visitors’ fees were now 1/6 a day. Sunday play was not allowed.
Ordnance Map from 1949 shows the clubhouse and course.
Ordnance Survey Map © Crown Copyright {1949}
Course location, Peppard Golf Club had disappeared by 1951.
Grid reference SU70565,81645, co-ordinates 470565,181645.