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Filey Golf Club. (1897 – 1899)
The original 9-hole course was to the north of Filey and opened on Thursday 19 August 1897.
The course was extended to 18-holes in February 1898.
Due to a dispute with the tenant the club had moved to the current course in Primrose Avenue by August 1899.
Below is a report on the opening of the first course in August 1897..
Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer Friday 20 August 1897. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Competition results from the second day’s play.
Leeds Mercury Saturday 21 August 1897. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
The course is extended to 18-holes in February 1898.
Driffield Times Saturday 19 February 1898. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Result of a club match played in October 1898.
Driffield Times Saturday 15 October 1898. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
In May 1899 a disagreement with the tenant would leave the club looking for a new home.
Driffield Times Saturday 6 May 1899. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
It was reported in August 1899 that the new links of the Filey Golf Club in Primrose Avenue were open for play.
The Google Map below pinpoints the location of the earlier Filey golf course