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Burnopfield Golf Club, County Durham. (1903 - WW2)
Founded in 1903.
A 9-hole course situated on high ground with plenty of variety and natural bunkers. The station at Rowlands Gill was 1 ½ miles away. Newcastle buses passed the entrance to the course.
From following report is from The Scotsman Tuesday 13 November 1906; "TANFIELD GOLF CLUB - The following office-bearers have been appointed for the ensuing year; President, C D O Morrison; vice-presidents, J V Lothian and C E Reid; captain, J H Adie; secretary, W I Pringle, 29 Collins Place; treasurer, E M Munro; committee - J Shand, H Balderstone, J Fraser, J S Williamson.
Report on the club and course from June 1907.
Newcastle Daily Chronicle Saturday 1 June 1907. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Match played in May 1908.
Consett Guardian Friday 15 May 1908. Content provided by THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Match played in September 1908.
Consett Guardian Friday 11 September 1908. Content provided by THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
In 1914 there was membership of 55. The entry fee was 5/- . Subs for gents were 15/- and ladies 2/6. Visitors’ fees were 1/- a day, 2/6 a week and 7/6 a month. Sunday play was not allowed this time.
Below is the result of a match played against Newcastle Claremont at Burnopfield on Saturday 18 April 1914.
| Burnopfield Golf Club | Claremont Golf Club | ||
| Dr Benson | 1 | G Thomson | 0 |
| A Clarke | 1 | R Thomson | 0 |
| W Bishop | 0 | S Maugham | 1 |
| N Clarke | 0 | S Pyle | 1 |
| G Smith | 0 | J Haddon | 1 |
| A Hancock | 0 | L Pierson | 1 |
| J Middleton | 0 | J Kinghorn | 1 |
| W Kirkup | 1 | R Dobson | 0 |
| Rev Barnes | 0 | D Jobling | 1 |
| A Neill | 0 | R Jobling | 1 |
| R Nielson (half) | 0 | J Fairless (half) | 0 |
| A Swallow | 0 | D Thomson | 1 |
| T Trewick | 0 | J Boag | 1 |
| 3 | 9 |
Match played in June 1914.
Consett Guardian Friday 12 June 1914. Content provided by THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
The club next appeared in the mid 1920s when visitors’ fees were 5/- a month. Sunday play was allowed.
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.
Whist Drive held in November 1928.
Consett Guardian Friday 23 November 1928. Image © Reach PLC. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Consett Guardian Friday 12 July 1929. Image © Reach PLC. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
In 1936/7 there was a membership of 80. There was a licensed clubhouse.
| Secretary | Greenkeeper | |
| 1914 | N Clarke junior | |
| 1920s | S Anderson, Tanfield, Tantobie. | J Forster |
| 1932-35 | J W Batty, 2 Park Terace, Burnopfield SO. | |
| 1936/7 | William D Bishop, Beechwood Gardens, Lobley Hall, Gateshead. | |
| 1940 | W F McCullagh, Castle Garth, Newcastle. | G Brown |
The clubs final appearance was 1940 when the 9 hole course had a SSS of 74. Visitors’ fees were 1/- a day and 5/- a week.
Ordnance Survey Maps from the time of WW1 showing the Pavilion (top map) and Golf Course (lower map).
O.S. Maps Revised 1915; © Crown Copyright (year of publication 1921).