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Gatley Golf Club, Cheadle. (1911 – 2024)
Founded in 1911.
Nine-hole course on Waterfall Farm.
The club closed in 2024. A possibility that the land could be used for housing development but there was strong opposition to the proposal.
From the Stockport Advertiser and Guardian Friday 26 May 1911 - "A new golf club has been formed at Gatley, and play has commenced for the season on some excellent links not far from Gatley village."
Report on the annual meeting in July 1914.
Stockport Advertiser and Guardian Friday 24 July 1914. Image © Reach plc. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
The Gatley professional at the time of WW1 was James Ackerley. Sadly he was killed in action in 1917.
From the P.G.A Remembers Roll of Honour Project; Bombardier James Francis Postler Ackerley; “C” Battery 88th Battalion; Service number, 36729; Killed 1 May 1917; Age 25; Buried at Menin Road Military Cemetery; Grave number I.S.28.
Following Army Service in the First Word War Robert Leather was appointed professional to the Gatley Golf Club. He remained for seven years when he moved to the now defunct Old Manchester Golf Club in 1926. He celebrated 25 years service at Old Manchester in 1951.
Stockport Advertiser and Guardian Friday 3 July 1925. Image © Reach plc. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
From the 1928 Golfer’s Handbook; Gatley Golf Club, Waterfall Farm; Membership; Gents 160; Ladies 60; Hon. secretary – W Beattie, Fern Lea,Cheadle; Professional, F Baines; Green-keeper, W White; 9-holes; Visitors, 2s a day, completion and bank holidays, 4s; Sunday play.
Manchester Evening News Monday 9 July 1928. Image © Reach plc. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Stockport Express Advertiser and Guardian Friday 21 February 1930. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
In June 1931 R A Woodall, captain of the club, holed in one at the 140 yard third hole.
From the 1933 Golfer’s Handbook; Gatley Golf Club, Waterfall Farm; Membership; Gents, 110; Ladies, 70; Secretary, B S Bamforth, 64 Wilmslow Road. Cheadle; Professional and green-keeper, C Timperley; 9-holes, SSS 71; Visitors, 2s a day, 3s Sunday.
H K Chadwick club captain in 1935.
Manchester Evening News Tuesday 8 January 1935. Image © Reach plc.
The third hole provided success again. In February 1936 C S Horridge holed in one at the 140 yard third hole.
The Golf Clubs Silver Jubilee and new clubhouse in 1936.
Stockport Express Advertiser and Guardian Friday 17 July 1936. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Golfer’s Handbook 1937; Membership; Gents 120; Ladies 60; Professional and greenkeeper, C Timperley; 9-holes, SSS 71; Visitors, 2s/6d a day, 3s Sundays; Licensed.
Stockport Express Advertiser and Guardian Friday 5 March 1937. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Stockport Express Advertiser and Guardian Friday 19 July 1940. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
The death was announced in October 1940 of John William Patterson. He had been closely associated with Gatley Golf Club almost from its foundation serving on the committee he was also a past captain.
Ordnance Survey Map from the time of WW2 showing the course and clubhouse.
O.S. Map Revised 1934 to 1935; © Crown Copyright {year of publication 1947}.
Golfer’s Handbook 1947; Gatley Golf Club, Waterfall Farm; Membership; Gents, 130; Ladies, 70; Secretary, C J Shepherd, 48 Mosley Street, Manchester; Professional and green-keeper, C Timperley; 9-holes, SSS 71; Visitors, 2s/6d a day, 3s Sunday, Squash courts at golf club.
Manchester Evening News Friday 28 April 1950. Image © Reach plc. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
The following officers were elected at the annual meeting in January 1951; Captain, B L Harrison; Vice-captain, E Chapman; President, A F Moorcroft; Secretary, R C Stevenson; Treasurer, J A Peate.
Golfer’s Handbook 1956; Membersip; Gents 155; Ladies85; Secretary – H Bowen, 12 Queensway, Heald Green; Professional and green-keeper, C Timperley; 9-holes, SSS 69; Visirors, 3s/6d a day , 5s Sundays.
It was reported in 1956 that Thomas Hurst, a life member of Gatley Golf Club was 90 years old. He was playing up to two years ago and the club were to hold a party for him.
Golfer’s Handbook 1957; Membership; Gents 155; Ladies 85; Secretary – A G Wilson, 35 Hawthorn Road, Gatley; Professional and green-keeper, C Timperley; 9-holes, SSS 69; Visirtors, 3s/6d a day; 5s Sundays.
Golfer’s Handbook 1961; Membership; Gents 155; Ladies 85; Secretary – A G Sherburn, 82 Davies Avenue, Cheadle; Professional and greenkeeper, C Timperley; 9-holes, SSS69; Visitors, 3s/6 with member, 5s without.
Club dance in January 1962.
Manchester Evening News Saturday 20 January 1962. Image © Reach plc. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Bogey competition played in November 1962; K H Arrowsmith (19), 1up; J W Harding (20), 1down.
Golfer’s Handbook 1964; Membeship; Gents 170; Ladies 85; Secretary – A G Sherburn, 82 Davies Avenue, Cheadle; Professional and green-keeper, C Timperley; 9-holes, SSS 69; Visitors, 5s a day (10s weekends and bank holidays).
Golfer’s Handbok 1966; Membership; Gents 170; Ladies 85; Professional and green-keeper, C Timperley; 9-holes, SSS 69; Visitors 15s a day.
In 1966 the captain was Eric Alexander the youngest ever to hold the post he was also the course record holder.
Golfer’s Handbook 1972; Membership 250; Secretary, M L Reed; Professional and green-keeper, C Timperley; 9-holes, 6,006 yards, SSS 69; Course records; Amateur; N Pattinson, 64; Professional, C Timperley, 63; Visitors £1.
Ladies' section April 1972 L.G.U. medal; Mrs G N Masters (22), 77; Mrs H F Dickinson (32), 78; Mrs Masters (Stableford) Prize; Mrs F H Lowe (9), 40 points; Mrs N Higson (18), 34 points.
Result of the ladies’ section President’s (J W Eddell) Prize in September 1972; Mrs H Morgan (30) 62; Mrs J Freeman (21) 65; Mrs D Burns (23) 70; Mrs R A Rowlands (30) 70; Mrs A M Stirling (30) 70.
Golfer’s Handbook 1975; Membership 250; Secretary, J Bishop; Professional and green-keeper, C Timperley; 9-holes, 6,006 yards, SSS 69; Course records; Amateur; N Pattinson, 64; Professional, C Timperley, 63; Visitors £1.50.
Manchester Evening News Monday 28 April 1975 – “Two golfers with long connections with Gatley Golf Club have been given honorary life membership of the Manchester Alliance. They are Norman Hyde, a former Alliance captain and supporter for over forty years, and Colin Timperley, the veteran Gatley professional who cannot give the game up. He has been helping local golfers for over half a century. After serving a 10-year apprenticeship at Houldsworth he moved to Gatley and despite officially retiring a few years ago still manages to visit the club every day. He completes a “double” because last year he was also given honorary life membership of the PGA.”
Alderley & Wilmslow Advertiser Thursday 26 July 1979. Image © Reach plc. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Manchester Evening News Saturday 20 December 1980. Image © Reach plc. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Golfer’s Handbook 1982; Membership 200; Secretsry, J D Fielding; Professional, A C Raynes; 9-holes, 5,934 yards, SSS 68; Course records; Amateur; N Pattinson, 64; Professional, C Timperley, 63; Visitors £4 (£5.50 weekends).
Golfer’s Handbook 1985; Membership 200; Secretary, R G Mercer: Professional, M Proffitt; 9-holes, 5,934 yards, SSS 68; Course records; Amateur; N Pattinson, 64; Professional, C Timperley, 63; Visitors £6.
Report on the club and course in 1986.
Manchester Evening News Saturday 8 February 1986. Image © Reach plc. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Golfer’s Handbook 1988; Membership 400; Secretary, C J Rigbby; Professional, M Proffitt; 9-holes, 5,934 yards, SSS 68; Visitors, £8.
Golfer’s Handbook 1991 – 1998; Membership 400; Secretary, S P Hannam; Professional, S Crake; 9-holes, 5.934 yards, SSS 68; Course records; Amateur; M Hayland, 67; Professional, C Timperley, 63; Visitors, £10 (1991), £18 (1994), £20 (1994).
Professional returns home in 1997.
Stockport Express Advertiser Wednesday 11 June 1997. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Manchester Metro News Friday 8 January 1999. Image © Reach plc. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Stockport Express Advertiser Wednesday 29 March 1995. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Golfer’s Handbook 2002; Membership 450; Secretary, C B Hammett; Professional, J Hopley; 9-holes, 5,934 yards, SSS 68; Visitors, £21.
Golfer’s Handbook 2004 -2006; Membership 450; Secretary, R V R Salt; Professional, J Matterson; 9-holes, 5,934 yards, SSS 68; Visitors, £21.
Golfer’s Handbook 2008; Membership 450; Secretary, Arnold Poole; Professional, J Chhetham; 9-holes, 5,934 yards, SSS 68; Visitors, £21.
Golfer’s Handbook 2009; Membership 450; Secretary, George Griffiths; Professional, J Cheetham; 9-holes, 5934 yards, SSS 68; Visitors. £25 (£28 weekends).
The club continued to be listed in the Golfer’s Handbook until it ceased publication in 2015.
Course scorecards and pictures.
