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Ossett Golf Club, West Yorkshire. (1910 - 1924)
Founded in 1910.
In 1914 the secretary was O Myers and the professional A Belwood. A 9-hole course with a membership of 150. There was no entry; fee subs were £2/2/0. Sunday play was not allowed. The station at Ossett was 5 minutes away.
From 1923 to the club's closure in 1925 the secretary was G E Hepworth, South Terrace, Ossett; the professional was still A Belwood. Membership was about 200 at this time. Visitors’ fees for gents were 2/- a day, 6/- a week and 15/- a month; ladies 1/-, 4/-, 10/- respectively.
In August 1923 the winner of the captain's prize was J S G Holmes defeating E Scarth in the final by 1up.
Result of the 1923 September monthly bogey competition; C H Lawrence, all square; B T Secker, 1down.
In October 1923 the winners of a mixed foursome were Miss D Knowles and G E Hepworth. The prize was given by Mr B T Secker.
Leeds Mercury Friday 19 October 1923. Image © National World Publishing Ltd. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
In July 1924 G E Hepworth won the captain's prize at the Ossett Golf Club defeating H Moss over 36-holes.
Below the announcement of the new course at Low Laithes in July 1924.
From the Yorkshire Post and the Leeds Intelligencer Monday 28 July 1924. mage © Johnston Press plc. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Location of the Ossett course.