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Peterwell Golf Club, Lampeter. (1899 - 1970s)

There is evidence of an earlier course at the Roman Road, Sarn Helen. There is also mention of a Gilvin Golf Club in the 1890/1900s. Further investigation required on these locations.

Mostly known as Peterwell Golf Club, occasionally called Lampeter Golf Club. 

Originally a nine-hole course, by the 1970s it was an 18-hole course of 4,448 yards with a SSS of 71. Membership rose from 50 in the early years to 180 by the mid 1970s. The railway station was 1 mile away. Local hotels were the Black Lion and the Castle.

The following result is from the Cambrian News Friday 30 June 1899. "The monthly contest of the Lampeter Golf Club took place on Saturday when the gold medal was won by Mr J S Jones, Uplands."

The May 1900 monthly gold medal was played on the Gilvin Links and was won by Dr E C Davies, Millfield.

The following report is from the Cambrian News Friday 30 November 1900; "The Gilvin Golf Club met on their links on Saturday 24 November and played for the Dr. Davies Gold Medal. After a keen contest Dr Davies came out the winner with a score of 140 for eighteen-holes. One of the golfers Mr Ll B Price, met with an accident while getting over a hedge, dislocating his arm, but the doctor immediately placed the limb in its normal position and all went merrily again." 

Result of a match played on the Pen Dinas course, Aberystwyth, in June 1901.

The later club was established in 1905.

Result of the May 1908 monthly medal for the Peterwell Golf Club; D Jones, 85-12-73; W J Williams, 88-14-74; D W Davies, 112-25-87; S M Baldwin, 98-10-88; H W Howell, 111-18-93; E Lloyd Jones, 122-20-102.

Welsh Gazette Thursday 8 October 1908. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Welsh Gazette Thursday 1 April 1909. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

New extended course in 1909.

Welsh Gazette Thursday 1 July 1909. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Welsh Gazette Thursday 15 July 1909. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

The annual meeting of the Peterwell Golf Club was held in the College School on Tuesday 10 May 1910, Dr. Walker in the chair. The balance sheet showed a considerable balance in hand. The following officers were elected; Captain, J S Jones; hon. secretary - A R T Jones, Oak Lodge; hon. treasurer, S S M Baldwin; committee - Dr, Walker, Dr. E Evans, A Thompson, H A Pugh, A Roberts. 

Match played in July 1910.

Welshman Friday 22 July 1910. Image © Reach plc. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.

Report on the Baldwin Challenge Bowl September 1910.

Cambrian News Friday 16 September 1910. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Result of a match played at Tregaron in May 1913.

Welsh Gazette Thursday 15 May 1913. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

In 1914 there was no entry fee. Subs for gents were £1/1/0 and ladies 10/6d for 4 day membership, 21/- for six day. Visitors’ fees were 1/6d a day and 12/6d a month. Sunday play was not allowed at this time.

Report on the club and course in February 1920.

Western Mail Tuesday 10 February 1920. Image © Reach plc. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.

S J Ireland was appointed professional at Peterwell in 1920 and quickly set a new course record of 64 (he already held the record of 69); Out – 3,4,3,3,3,5,3,3,4 = 31, Home – 4,4,4,3,4,4,3,3,4 = 33 - total 64. Ireland originally from Ilfracombe, spent his formative years under the guidance of W G Groves the well respected Ilfracombe professional.

Competition results from June 1920.

Welsh Gazette Thursday 17 June 1920.

In the final round of the Dr Evans' Cup for ladies in September 1925 Mrs D Nun Davies (Mayoress) defeated Mrs W Lloyd, College Street, by 8 and 6.  

Mr T Edmunds presided at the annual meeting in of the Peterwell Golf Club in April 1927. The financial statement showed a balance of £33. The following officials were appointed; Chairman and captain, T Edmunds; Ladies' captain, Miss Michael; Treasurer, A L Roberts; Secretary, D Leslie Davies. 

Welsh Gazette Thursday 6 October 1927. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.

In November 1930 T Edmunds, club captain, holed in one at the 170 yard eighth hole.

Llandovery South Wales Daily Post and Cambria Daily Leader Tuesday 9 June 1931.

Club officials in April 1933; President, Major J C Harford, Falcondale; Vice-presidents, Prof R H Richards, J S Jones and T Edmunds; Chairman of committee, D M Evans; Secretary, Mr Elwyn James;  Captain, Mr Picton Evans; Ladies' captain, Mrs Nun Davies.

South Wales Evening Post Thursday 29 June 1933.

Golfer's Handbook 1933; Membership, 140; Secretary, J F Evans; Green-keeper, J Davis; 9-holes; Visitors, 2s a day, 7s/6d a week, 15s a month; No Sunday play.

At the prize presentation in December 1933 Mr Edmunds officiated; Harford Cup, Mrs Nun Davies and D M Evans; National Provisional Bank Cup, Mr Dawson; Lloyd Williams Cup, Mr Elwyn Davies; Ladies' cup, Daphne Edmunds.  

Welsh Gazette Thursday 11 July 1935. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.

South Wales Daily Post Friday 17 January 1936. Image © Reach plc. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.

Golfer's Handbook 1937; Membership, 100; Secretary, V G Martin; Green-keeper, J Davis; 9-holes; Visitors, 2s a day, 7s/6d a week, 15s a month; No Sunday play.

It was reported in March 1937 that the club had secured the services of professional E T Musty of Borth. 

South Wales Daily Post Friday 17 January 1938. Image © Reach plc. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.

Golfer's Handbook 1940 - 1947; Membership, 120 (1940) 65 (1947); Secretary - G O Thomas, Waverley, News Street, Lampeter; 9-holes, SSS 63; Visitors’ fees were 2s a day, 7s/6d a week, 15s a month; No Sunday play

Report on the annual meeting in 1941.

Welsh Gazette Thursday 3 April 1941. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.

Report on the annual meeting in 1949.

Welsh Gazette Thursday 19 May 1949. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.

Postcard showing the golf course and Lampeter.

Peterwell Estate up for sale, including the Peterwell golf course.

Country Life Friday 15 June 1951. Image © Future Publishing Ltd.

Golfer's Handbook 1961 - 1964; Peterwell Golf Club; Membership, 70; Secretary - J Raymond John, Market Place, Lampeter; Professional, W Ireland; 9-holes, SSS 63; Visitors, 3s a day, 12s/6d a week; Sunday play.

Golfer's Handbook 1966; Membership, 100; Secretary, I Ellis Williams, Lloyd's Bank Ltd; 9-holes, SSS 62; Visitors, 5s a day, 15s a week.

In the mid 1970s the secretary was Len B Evans. The club had a membership of 180 at this time.  The amateur course record was held by Len B Evans with a score of 62. Visitors’ fees were 55p a round, £1.65 a week and £3.85 a month.

The new Llangybi Golf Club appears in August 1977.

Carmarthen Journal Friday 26 August 1977. Image © Reach plc. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.

Post WW2 Ordnance Survey Maps showing the golf course.

O.S. Maps Revised 1948. © Crown Copyright {year of publication 1952}.

Peterwell Golf Club disappeared in the 1970s. Cilgwyn is the current club.