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Beamish and District Golf Club, Deer Park Course. (1904 - 1940)
Founded 1904/1906. Originally a 9-hole course extending to 12-holes in the 1930s. The station was ½ mile away. Sunday play was allowed without caddies.
The second annual meeting was held in January 1908, W Cook presided. The following officers were elected; S D Shafto, president; Dr A Keay, captain; William Severs, vice-captain; committee - Dr A Keay, Dr D B Crerar, W Severs, J Craven, F Nutt, A Pomeroy; handicap committee - J Craven, W Cook, T Nutt; green committee - Dr A Keay, W Severs; secretary, W Cook; treasurer, Henry Richards.
New pavilion in 1908.
Consett Guardian Friday 14 August 1908. Content provided by THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Result of a match played in September 1908.
Consett Guardian Friday 11 September 1908. Content provided by THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Report on the annual meeting in November 1908.
Consett Guardian Friday 27 November 1908. Content provided by THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
In 1910 the secretary was F A Nutt, North Eastern Bank, Stanley.
Result of a one sided ladies match played between Beamish and Annfield Plain at Beamish in July 1910.
| Beamish and District Golf Club | Annfield Plain Golf Club | ||
| Miss M Brown | 1 | Miss Parker | 0 |
| Miss Brown | 1 | Miss Trowsdale | 0 |
| Mrs Severs | 1 | Mrs Wilson | 0 |
| Mrs Low | 1 | Mrs Lumley | 0 |
| Miss Crane | 1 | Mrs Parker | 0 |
| Mrs Hunter | 1 | Mrs Jopling | 0 |
| 6 | 0 |
In 1913 the secretary was G L Wilson. Membership of 60. Entry fee 10/- and subs 15/-. Sunday play allowed without caddies.
Result of a match played at Beamish in May 1913.
Chester-le-Street Chronicle and District Advertiser Friday 23 May 1913.
In 1914 there was a membership of 100. Entry fee was 15/- and subs were 15/-. Visitors’ fees were 1/- a day.
The O.S. map below shows the location of the course at the time of WW1.
O.S. Map Revised 1915; © Crown Copyright {year of publication 1921}.
The following officers were elected in January 1923; President - N Nisbet, Harperley Hall; secretary, W R Dodds; treasurer, Mrs M Peace; chairman of committee, S Moddick; captain, S M Peace; vice-captain, W Rider; captain of the Wednesday team, W Larkman; vice-captain, Mr Ll Kay.
Matches played in September 1923.
Consett Guardian Friday 14 September 1923. Content provided by THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Result of a match played in May 1924.
Consett Guardian Friday 9 May 1924. Content provided by THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Result of a match against Whickham Golf Club (now defunct) played in June 1927.
Newcastle Journal Monday 13 June 1927. Image © Reach plc. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Result of a match played in June 1928.
Consett Guardian Friday 22 June 1928. Image © Reach PLC. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Report on the annual meeting in February 1929.
Consett Guardian Friday 8 February 1929. Image © Reach PLC. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Match played in July 1929.
Sunday Sun (Newcastle) 14 July 1929. Image © Reach PLC. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Half yearly meeting in 1929.
Consett Guardian Friday 2 August 1929. Image © Reach PLC. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Consett Guardian Friday 9 August 1929. Image © Reach PLC. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Report on the annual meeting in February 1930.
Chester-le-Street Chronicle and District Advertiser Friday 7 February 1930.
Result of the first qualifying round for the Tom Chaytor Challenge Bowl played on Saturday 12 July 1930; M A Henderson, 89-16-73; N Meddick, 92-16-76; G Wheldon, 94-16-78; J Morgan, 97-18-79; M Smith, 96-15-81; F Mackay, 95-14-81.
Newcastle Daily Chronicle Friday 26 June 1931.Image © Reach plc. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
In the mid 1930s the course was extended to 12 holes with a SSS of 66. Visitors’ fees were 1/6 a day, weekends and Bank Holidays 2/- a day . 5/- a week.
View of the Beamish golf course in the 1930s.
Report on the annual meeting held in May 1940.
Chester-le-Street Chronicle and District Advertiser Friday 17 May 1940.
Auction in May 1942 - Beamish Golf Club sells its assets - seems everything must go.
Newcastle Journal Friday 1 May 1942. Image © Reach plc. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
| Secretary | Professional/greenkeeper | |
| 1914 | G L Wilson, Lloyds Bank, Stanley, County Durham. | A Lennard (p) |
| 1922 | W R Dodds, Stanley SO, Co Durham. | |
| 1930s | J J Morgan, 24 Sunny Terrace, Stanley, County Durham. | W Woodend (p) A Ferguson (g) |
| 1940 | W Buglass, 37 Twizell Road, Beamish. |
Location of the former Beamish course.
The current Beamish Park course is across the road near Phelp's Bridge.