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Hall Garth Golf Club, Hornsea. (1922 - WW2)

Hall Garth Park opened in 1920 and a 9-hole golf course was laid out two years later.

In September 1926 Mr J R Dailey, golf professional, applied for employment as full time professional and green-keeper on the Hall Garth course, but the committee did not feel justified in taking the suggested step.

It was reported in March 1927 that the work on making new tees and greens on the Hall Garth Golf Course was almost completed. It had not been possible to get as many bunkers made as was hoped, and that work would have to be deferred to the autumn.

Hull Daily Mail Saturday 7 June 1930 - "Hornsey Park Golfers - Suggested Formation Of  Hall Garth Club - A meeting of Hornsea Park golfers was held in the Town Hall on Friday night for the purpose of forming a Hall Garth Golf Club. Mr W C Loten, the Promenade and Park Manager presided,  and explained the there were about 35 annual subscribers to the Urban Council to play in the Park. It was suggested that a golf club for Hall Garth players should be formed, and that the subscription be a nominal one. There need not be much expense, and there was always a room at the Town Hall for their meetings, where competitions and sweeps could be arranged. They desired to stimulate interest in golf in the Park, and he suggested that Stanley Earle should be the first president. It was agreed that the following committee be elected temporarily, and should meet next Friday night to select a committee and officers and to formulate rules; Staley Earle, Mrs Jolliffe, Mrs D Bulson, Mrs Harry Loten, Miss Kirby, Dr Turton, E Willis, A Binnington, John Peak and J W Little. It was stated that Ray Whiting, a golf professional, had offered his services as a handicapper and judge, and it was agreed to invite him to the committee meeting. It was also intimated that the Park greens were in good condition." 

Hull Daily Mail Tuesday 17 June 1930 - "Stanley Earle has been elected president of the recently formed Hall Garth Golf Club; Mr A Turton, captain; Mrs D Bulson, secretary; Mrs Jolliffe, treasurer; Committee for the first year; Mrs Davidson, Mrs Woodhouse, Miss Stephenson, Miss Kirby, A Binnington, H C Loten, J W Little; Ray Whiting, professional adviser."

In the mid 1930s the secretary was Leslie M Hultse, “Avalon” Cliff Road, Hornsea.

At the AGM in March 1935 the balance sheet showed a profit of £4/3s/6d. Mr Ray Whiting was in the chair and Mr L M Hultse, the secretary, gave his report. He pointed out that the report was satisfactory from a financial point of view considering the expenditure, such as the purchase of trophies and improvements to the clubhouse. A disappointing feature was the fact that all the competitions during the year had been poorly supported. The captain’s prize had been won by Mr J Turner. Mr Hultse resigned as secretary; Mr T Parker was elected as secretary and treasurer. The following were elected on to the committee; R Whiting, J Turner and F Brandham.

Competition results for 1938; Tom Parker Memorial Trophy, won by, J A Myers, runner-up, E Blenkin; Captain’s Prizes, E Blenkin & R W Davison; Turton Cup, winner A Brooks, runner-up J D Thompson; Medal competition winners, C Hobson, J D Thompson, A Ball; Bogey competition winner, J R White.

Above is the Hall Garth Course with St Nicholas Church in the background.

In 1940 and 1947 the secretary was B Cox, Newbigin, Hornsea and the greenkeeper A Clapham. The 9 hole course had a SSS of 54 and a membership of about 90. Visitors’ fees were 6d a round, 1/6 a day, 5/- a week and 10/- a month. Sunday play was allowed. The station at Hornsea was ¼ mile away.

Hall Garth in the 1930s. Photocard by Thos C Wise. Authors Collection.

Ordnance Survey Map from the time of WWII showing The Park.

O.S Map Revised 1938;© Crown Copyright (year of publication 1949).

Hall Garth Golf Club had disappeared by 1951.