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Lyon’s Gate Golf Club, Dorchester. (1990 - 2004)
Founded 1991, it was sometimes known as Lyon’s Gate Farm Golf Club and was eleven miles north of Dorchester.
The nine hole 18-tee course was designed by Ken Abel and measured 3,834 yards in total with a SSS of 60. Described as being, probably England’s most spectacular 9-hole course with abundant wild flowers and spectacular views.
Western Daily Press Tuesday 14 August 1990.Image © Reach plc. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
From the 1998 Golfer's Handbook; Founded, 1991; Lyons Gate Farm; Membership, 125; Secretary, T H Wood; Professional, T Lovegrove; Architect, Ken Abel; Visitors fees - 18-holes, £7.50; 9-holes, £4.50.
Golfer's Handbook 2002; Membership, 80; Secretary, N W Pires; 9-holes, 3,834 yards, Par and SSS 60; Visitors fees - 18-holes, £10 (£11 weekends, 9-holes, £6 (£7).
The club and course closed in about 2004. It was proposed to use the site is as holiday park/farmland.
Location of the former Lyon’s Gate course.