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Kirkby Lonsdale Golf Club, Cumbria. (1906 - 1991)
Founded in 1906.
The first course was at Low Biggins were it continued into the 1930s, By the late 1930s they were playing at Whittington. Following WWII the club was playing on a course on Casterton Road.
The club moved to its current location in 1991.
A 9-hole dry course on gravel soil it was situated on undulating ground with plenty of hazards. There were railway stations at Kirkby Lonsdale 1 ¾ miles and Arkholme 4 ½ miles away. Local hotels were the Royal, Red Dragon, Sun, and Waverley.
In January 1909 the semi-final for the Gregson Cup resulted in a win for F A Morphet defeating J S Punchard 3 and 2, G Duguld defeated J Roper 5 and 4.
Result of the March 1909 monthly medal; John Taylforth, 78nett; T Huddart, 80; F A Morphet, 81.
The April 1909 monthly medal was won by C H Keighly, 73nett.
Below is the result of a match played against Hest Bank Golf Club (now defunct) in April 1909.
| Kirkby Lonsdale Golf Club | Hest Bank Golf Club | ||
| W Bayliff | 1 | R B Jackson | 0 |
| T W Punchard | 1 | W Till | 0 |
| F A Morphet | 1 | J K McConnell | 0 |
| J S Punchard | 0 | H Warbrick | 1 |
| Dr. Martin (halved) | 0 | George Holme (halved) | 0 |
| T Huddart | 1 | H Satterthwaite | 0 |
| Rev. J A Burrow | 1 | J C Moore | 0 |
| H Jackson | 1 | E P Mawson | 0 |
| Rev. B Williams | 0 | A Burrow | 1 |
| J J Jopson | 1 | J Cromack | 0 |
| S G Sedgwick | 0 | Rev. Carruthers | 1 |
| A Pearson | 1 | J R Hall | 0 |
| 8 | 3 |
Result of a ladies nine-hole stroke competition played in November 1909; Miss N Brierley, 38net; Miss J Bayliff, 43net; Mrs Askwith, 50net.
Ordnance Survey Map showing the earlier Golf Course and Club House.
O.S. Map Revised 1910; © Crown Copyright (year of publication ca. 1945).
Result of the December 1911 monthly medal; A Cammock, 91-24-67; P Hammond, 98-23-75; Rev W Hartley, 85-9-76.
In a foursome competition played in August 1912, for prizes given by the vicar, Rev Dr Askwith, the prize winners were; F A Morphet and Dr Martin, 146 nett; Rev J A Borrow and Rev W Hartley, 152 nett. There were eight entries.
In 1914 the professional was A Fisher. There was a membership of 115. The entry fee was 10/6 and the subs 10/6. Visitors’ fees on introduction were 1/- a day, 3/- a week and 10/- a month. Sunday play was not allowed. The secretary from 1914 to 1923 was Herbert Gunson, 8 Bective Road.
Result of the February 1914 monthly medal; G Walling (16), 69; H Gunson (24), 71; Rev W Hartley (4), 74; H Morphet (18), 75; J J Jopson (18), 76; F Towers (24), 78; W Bayliff (23), 79; C Sherriff (12), 80; P Hammond (16), 80; C Hartley (24), 81; J Wilson (24), 84; F A Morphet (5), 85.
Result of the August 1914 monthly medal; F A Morphet, 79-6-73; C F Sherriff, 86-12-74; Rev Dr Askwith, 82-6-76; A Sherriff, 92-16-76; Dr E J Martin, 87-10-77; H Morphet; 98-18-80.
Match played in September 1915.
Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer Tuesday 7 September 1915. Content provided by THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
In 1923 the green-keeper was H Metcalfe. Membership was now 100. Visitors’ fees were increased to 2/- a day, 5/- a week and 15/- a month.
1924 and the secretary was F R Forsyth, 15 New Road, Kirkby Lonsdale and the green-keeper W B Eason. Amateur course record was 64. Sunday play allowed without caddies.
From the 1928 Golfer's Handbook; Kirkby Lonsdale Golf Club; Membership 100; Secretary - C P Roberts, 15 New Road, Kirkby Lonsdale; Green-keeper, W Atkinson; Amateur course record, 64; Nine-holes; Visitors, 2s a day, 5s a week, 15s a month; Sunday play without caddies.
Result of a Ladies' match played in 1929.
Lancaster Observer and Morecambe Chronicle Friday 7 June 1929. Image © National World Publishing Ltd. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
In 1929/30 the secretary was C P Roberts, 15 New Road, Kirkby Lonsdale and the green-keepers W Atkinson (1929) and J H Blenkharn (1930). Club membership at this time was 100.
Competitions played in 1931.
From the Morecambe Guardian Friday 1 January 1932. Image © Johnston Press plc. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Morecambe Guardian Friday 24 June 1932. Image © National World Publishing Ltd. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Result of a match played at Lancaster in September 1932.
Morecambe Guardian Friday 16 September 1932. Image © National World Publishing Ltd. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Golfer's Handbook 1933; Kirkby Lonsdale (Westmorland); Membership 100; Secretary - T Jackson, 29 Main Street, Kirkby Lonsdale; Green-keeper, Green-keeper, J H Blenkharn; Amateur course record, 64; Nine-holes; Station at Kirkby Lonsdale one and three quarter miles; Visitors, 2s per day, 5s a week, 15s a month; Sunday play without caddies.
Below is the result of a match played at Heysham in July 1934.
| Heysham Golf Club | Kirkby Lonsdale Golf Club | ||
| J H Firth | 1 | F T Thornborrow | 0 |
| A H Ratcliffe | 1 | Col. Chaldcott | 0 |
| S Millar Wishart (halved) | 0 | S Barber (halved) | 0 |
| B Drake (halved) | 0 | W L Metcalfe (halved) | 0 |
| A Dent | 1 | J Holden (captain) | 0 |
| T Smith | 1 | R Meiklejohn | 0 |
| F Bland (captain) | 1 | A C Willan | 0 |
| H F Weston | 1 | W Hutton | 0 |
| R Hilton | 0 | R Collinge | 1 |
| F Magson | 1 | R G Parker | 0 |
| 7 | 1 |
Report on the annual meeting in October 1934.
From the Morecambe Guardian Friday 26 October 1934. Image © Johnston Press plc. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
In 1935 the secretary was F Jackson, 29 Main Street, Kirkby Lonsdale, telephone 27.
Golfer's Handbook 1937; Kirkby Lonsdale (Westmorland); Membership 100; Secretary - F Jackson, 29 Main Street, Kirkby Lonsdale; Green-keeper, Green-keeper, J H Blenkharn; Amateur course record, 64; Nine-holes, SSS 64; Station at Kirkby Lonsdale one and three quarter miles; Visitors, 2s per day, 5s a week, 15s a month; Sunday play without caddies.
In 1939 plans were put forward for a Club House to be erected at Whittington but they were disapproved.
In 1940 the secretary was R Collinge, The Cottage, Kirkby Lonsdale the green-keeper was J H Blenkharn. The 9-hole course had a SSS and Par of 64 and a membership of 100. Visitors’ fees were now 2/6 a day, 5/- a week and 15/- per month.
Devils Bridge from the course.
Kirkby Lonsdale from the earlier golf course.
In August 1959 a ladies' one club competition was played. The winner was Miss M McLuckie, 31; Runner-up was Mrs Kennard 32.
Match played in October 1962.
Morecambe Guardian Friday 12 October 1962. Image © National World Publishing Ltd. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Captain's Day in 1966.
Lancaster Guardian Friday 15 July 1966. Image © National World Publishing Ltd. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Golfer's Handbook 1972; Kirkby Lonsdale (Westmorland), Casterton Road; Secretary, A Gerrard; 9-holes, 4,012 yards, SSS 60; Visitors, 50p; Located 1 mile on Sedbergh Road.
Golfer's Handbook 1975; Kirkby Lonsdale (Westmorland), Casterton Road; Membership 170; Secretary, G O Hughes; 9-holes, 4,058 yards, SSS 60; Visitors, 50p (£1 weekends); Located 1 mile on Sedbergh Road.
Golfer's Handbook 1982; Kirkby Lonsdale, Casterton Road; Membership 170; Secretary, Bob Ollerton; 9-holes, 4,058 yards, SSS 60; Visitors, 50p (£1); Located 1 mile on Sedbergh Road.
Golfer's Handbook 1988; Kirkby Lonsdale, Casterton Road; Membership 130, 30 ladies, 20 juniors; Secretary, P Jackson; 9-holes, 4,058 yards, SSS 60; Visitors, £2.
Location of the first Kirkby Lonsdale course.
The current Kirkby Lonsdale club at Barbon opened in July 1991. The Kirkby Lonsdale course at Casterton was taken over by the Casterton Golf in 1992.