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Habberley Golf Club, Low Habberley, Kidderminster. (1924 – 2017)
The club was founded in 1924.
Report on the opening of the new course in May 1924.
Birmingham Daily Gazette Monday 19 May 1924. With thanks to Reach PLC. Digitised by Findmypast Newspaper Archive Limited. All rights reserved.
From the Golfer’s Handbook 1928; Trimpley Road; Membership 138; Secretary – L Garforth, 56 Francis Road Kidderminster
Golfer’s Handbook 1933; Membership 120; Secretary – P Johnson, “Brentwood” Stourport Road, Kidderminster; Green-keeper, S Whatmore; 9-holes; Visitors - .2s/6d a day; Sunday play.
Golfer’s Handbook 1937; Membership 120; Secretary – H Hodgkinson, “Hyndene” 38 Franche Road, Kidderminster; Professional, W D Jones; 9-holes, Par 70, SSS70.
From the Birmingham Daily Post Friday 17 May 1940 – “HABBERLEY CLUB TO CARRY ON – A determination to carry on despite a fall in revenue which was described as “catastrophic “ was stressed at the annual meeting of the Habberley Golf Club. The professional and groundsman having joined the Army, members have undertaken the cutting and upkeep of the course, apart from the greens it is in excellent condition. G S Tomkinson was re-elected president; H Hodgkinson, honorary secretary; E J Barker, captain.”
From the Evening Despatch Friday 5 July 1940 –“Pte. Walter Dennis Jones, of Kidderminster, who before enlistment was professional to the Habberley Golf Club, is officially reported missing. News was last received from him on 21 May. He was attached to the R.A.O.C.”
It was reported at the end of May 1941 that Mrs W D Jones, wife of Pte. Jones, had heard from the War Office that it was regretfully concluded that he died on 30 May last year.
Golfer’s Handbook 1947; Membership 150; Secretary, E J Barker; Professional, D Lewis; 9-holes, Par an SSS, 70; Visitors – 2s/6d a day; Sunday play.
In October 1949 competitions were played to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of the club; winners - E Hartwell, 82-14-68; Miss Joan Adams, 101- 36-65; mixed foursomes - S G Steward and Mrs P Wilkes.
In June 1950 John Means, formerly assistant professional at the Swinley Forest Golf Club, took up his duties as professional at the Habberley Golf Club.
Golfer’s Handbook 1951; Membership 150; Secretary, A Crocker; Professional and green-keeper, J P Mearns; Visitors, 3s/6d a day.
Members of the ladies' section who qualified for the Charles Heeley Bowl in 1951 were; Silver Division - Mrs B Hodges, 66; Mrs J Robinson, 67; Mrs P Wilkes, Mrs S Best, 73; Bronze Division - Mrs M Fisher, 64; Miss J Adams, 69; Mrs M Moriaty, 73; Mrs O Britton 74; Mrs S Casado, 75; Mrs K Gregory, 76.
In October 1951 Dennis Phillips from Bingley was appointed professional to the Habberley club.
Result of the ladies' monthly bogey in November 1951; Mrs B Hodges (16), three down; Mrs S Best (18), four down.
Golfer’s Handbook 1956/57; Membership 130; Secretary – D S Gregory, 7 Wolverley Road, Franche; Green-keeper, D Phillips; 9-holes, SSS 65; Visitors - 3s/6d a day, 5 shillings at weekend and bank holidays.
1961; Membership 130; Secretary, George A Phillips; Green-keeper, F Halford.
Golfer’s Handbook 1964; Membership 200; Secretary, C Bradley; Steward, P Cuppage; Visitors – 5 shillings a day, Saturday 7s/6d, Sunday and bank holiday 10 shillings.
Golfer’s Handbook 1966; Secretary, C Bradley; Steward, Mrs R Grealy; Visitors – 10s a day, £1 at weekend and bank holiday, playing with a member 5s and 10s respectively.
Golfer’s Handbook 1972; Secretary, A Handley; 9-holes, SSS 65; Visitors – 50p weekdays, £1 weekends.
Golfer’s Handbook 1975; Membership 200; Secretary, J M Pell; 9-holes, 5440 yards, SSS 67; Visitors- £1.10p.
Golfer’s Handbook 1982 to 1988; Private; Membership 400; Secretary, J M Pell; Amateur course record – J Pearce, 65; Visitors - £4.50.
Golfer’s Handbook 1991; Membership 400; Secretary, D B Lloyd; 9-holes, 5,440 yards; Amateur course record – D Kwei, 62; Visitors, £10.
Golfer’s Handbook 1998 to 2004; 9-hole parkland course; 5,481 yards, SSS 69; Visitors - £10.
Golfer’s Handbook 2006; Membership 140; Secretary, P Blakeway; 9-hols, 5401 yards, SSS 67; Visitors £15.
Golfer’s Handbook 2009 to 2015; Founded 1924; Secretary, D S McDermott.
Above scorecards courtesy of an Davies.
Pictures below of the former golf course and clubhouse.
