Shotley Bridge Golf Club, Blue Houses Course, Consett. (1892 – 1900s)
Founded in 1892.
Competition results from November 1894.
Result of a match played on the Blue Houses course against Vale of Derwent Golf Club (now defunct) in November 1894.
Shotley Bridge Golf Club | Vale of Derwent Golf Club | ||
J W Carr | 1 | Dr. Dawson | 0 |
T Cole | 8 | W Raw | 0 |
W Willis | 3 | Dr. George Renton | 0 |
T R Willis | 11 | J E Thorpe | 0 |
S F Annandale | 0 | D Gradon | 6 |
Rev. E H Greatorex | 4 | G Wattsford | 0 |
R E Kirsopp | 3 | J E Parker | 0 |
Councillor James Annandale | 12 | H Wattsford | 0 |
42 | 6 |
Report on the first annual meeting in December 1894.
From the 1905 Nisbet’s Golf Yearbook; Shotley Golf Club; founded 1892; number of members 56; hon. secretary – J M Renton, Oakfield, Stockley Bridge; captain, J M Renton; entrance fee nil, subs 15 shillings; 9-holes; fixtures – Annandale Cup in April and October; Marston Bowl (ladies) April and October; records – professional; J Kay, 36; amateur, J M Renton, 33; visitors – 1s a day, 2s/6d a week5s a month.
Report on the club and course from the Newcastle Daily Chronicle in December 1907.