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Waterfoot Hotel Golf Course, Pooley Bridge. (1920s - WW2)
A nine-hole course laid out by A M Duncan the Barrow-in-Furness professional (1911 - 1925.)
Early advert for the hotel and golf course in April 1924.
Penrith Observer Tuesday 29 April 1924. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Thanks to Graham Rowley for supplying the images below. Unfortunately there is no obvious date on the plan; It's probably from a local guide.
The following is an advert from the Penrith Observer Tuesday 8 May 1928 – “Grazing to let for sheep at Waterfoot Golf Course – Apply; J E Ambler, Waterfoot, Pooley Bridge.” This confirms that the course was active in the 1920s.
Advert for the Waterfoot Hotel Golf Course May 1930.
From the Penrith Observer Tuesday 13 May 1930.
Below are results of competitions played on the Waterfoot course in the 1930s.
Penrith Observer Tuesday 22 September 1936. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Penrith Observer Tuesday 20 September 1938. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
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