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Coley Lane Golf Club, Brampton, Rotherham. (1930 - 1950s)
The club first appeared in 1930.
Nine-hole picturesque course measuring 4,797 yards with a SSS of 70.
It was reported in Mach 1930 that "The newly formed Coley Lane Golf Club had a very successful dance in the Welfare Hall, Brampton, about 120 were present."
Competition played in July 1932.
South Yorkshire Times and Mexborough & Swinton Times Friday 15 July 1932. Image © Johnston Press plc. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Report on the annual meeting in 1933.
South Yorkshire Times and Mexborough & Swinton Times Friday 3 March 1933. Image © Johnston Press plc. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Where's the course?
South Yorkshire Times and Mexborough & Swinton Times Friday 23 February 1934. Image © Johnston Press plc. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
In September 1934 J C Bullivant, the Wentworth professional, played in a professional versus amateur match at Sandygate.
Report on the club in February 1935.
South Yorkshire Times and Mexborough & Swinton Times Friday 22 February 1935. Image © Johnston Press plc. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
The winner of the monthly bogey in August 1935 was H G Richards, 3up.
It was reported in the Sheffield Independent in October 1935 that "Coley Lane Golf Club were admitted to membership of the Sheffield Union of Golf Clubs."
In 1935 the secretary was W V Long, 1 Knapton Avenue, Rawmarsh. The professional and green-keeper was J C Bullivant. It was listed as a 9-hole course with a club membership of 120. Visitors’ fees were; 1/- a round and Sunday play was allowed. The station at Rotherham was 5 miles away.
In the 36-hole final of the ladies' captain's cup in September 1935 Mrs D I Greenwood defeated Miss W Jackson 6 and 5.
Result of a match played at Woodhouse in May 1936.
Penistone, Stocksbridge and Hoyland Express Saturday 30 May 1936. Image © National World Publishing Ltd. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Report on the club and course in August 1936.
Penistone, Stocksbridge and Hoyland Express Saturday 29 August 1936. Image © Johnston Press plc. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Report on the annual meeting in 1937.
Penistone, Stocksbridge and Hoyland Express Saturday 3 April 1937. Image © Johnston Press plc. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
In 1937 Albert Gibbons won the Captain's Cup and the Quibell Cup.
Eckington, Woodhouse and Staveley Express Saturday 2 October 1937. Image © National World Publishing Ltd. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Result of a match played in October 1938.
Penistone, Stocksbridge and Hoyland Express Saturday 15 October 1938. Image © Johnston Press plc. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Dinner and prize presentation in December 1938.
Ekington, Woodhouse and Staveley Express Saturday 10 December 1938. Image © Johnston Press plc. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Report on the annual meeting in February 1939.
Penistone, Stocksbridge and Hoyland Express Saturday 25 February 1939. Image © Johnston Press plc. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Interesting report on the club and course from August 1939.
Penistone, Stocksbridge and Hoyland Express Saturday 26 August 1939. Image © Johnston Press plc. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Report on the annual meeting in February 1940.
South Yorkshire Times and Mexborough & Swinton Times Saturday 24 February 1940. Image © Johnston Press plc. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Report on the annual meeting in March 1941.
South Yorkshire Times and Mexborough & Swinton Times Saturday 22 March 1941. Image © Johnston Press plc. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
From 1940 to its closure in the mid 1950s the secretary was still W V Long, the professional and green-keeper was now J E Rhodes. Visitors’ fees were now 1/6 a day. There was now a station at Wath-on-Dearne 2 miles away.
Although the club continued to be listed in the Golfer's Handbook into the 1950s it was repetitive entry. The club probably disappeared at the time of WW2.