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Ystrad Mynach Golf Club, Hengoed, Caerphilly. (1920 - 1959)
First appeared in the early 1920s.
In 1923 the secretary was H Gabe-Jones, Bank Chambers, Hengoed, near Cardiff. The professional from the mid 1920s until the 1930s was F Hill. Originally a nine-hole course with a membership of 150. Visitors’ fees were 2/- a day. Sunday play was allowed without caddies. The station at Ystrad Mynach was about 1 mile from the course.
Result of a match played at Ystrad Mynach in June 1924.
Western Mail Monday 30 June 1924. Image © Reach plc. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Competition played in May 1925.
Western Mail Tuesday 26 May 1925. Image © Reach plc. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Merthyr Express Saturday 30 May 1925. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
In 1926 the course had been extended to 18-holes. The green-keeper was H Smart. Course records were: amateur A E Taylor (83); professional F Hill (75).
The Merthyr Express Saturday 1 May 1926.
Result of a match played at Bargoed in May 1927.
| Bargoed Golf Club | Ystrad Mynach Golf Club | ||
| W Carroll | 1 | Rev. W J Williams | 0 |
| D J A Jones (halved) | 0 | A E Taylor (halved) | 0 |
| A J Stanaway | 1 | W T Watkins | 0 |
| Gus Jones | 0 | A C Williamson | 1 |
| J T Hughes | 0 | D S Davies | 1 |
| H Bennett | 1 | H Gabe Jones | 0 |
| Lance Jones | 1 | T Harris | 0 |
| Dr. Cleary | 1 | Ben Thomas | 0 |
| Dr. Richards | 1 | J H Syer | 0 |
| D Davies | 0 | E J Walters | 1 |
| D Jones | 1 | W H Rees | 0 |
| J Payne | 1 | J R C Jenkins | 0 |
| 8 | 3 |
In June 1927 the ladies' team visited Creigiau, the home side winning six games to one, Ystrad team; Miss D Williams (the only winner,) Miss Parry Jones, Miss Probert, Miss Packer, Mrs Gabe Jones, Mrs Button, Mrs Williamson.
Result of a match played at Aberdare Valley in April 1928.
| Aberdare Valley Golf Club | Ystrad Mynach Golf Club | ||
| Dr. J V Holmes | 0 | D S Davies | 1 |
| W N Morgan | 1 | Rev. W Thomas | 0 |
| S G Collis | 1 | U C Williams | 0 |
| G A Phillips | 1 | Tudor Lewis | 0 |
| Roger Williams | 1 | David Lindsay | 0 |
| Bernard Edwards | 1 | R Jenkins | 0 |
| 5 | 1 |
In 1929 the three chief trophies of the club were won by D S Davies, vice-captain of the club. He won the President's Cup, the J S Sayers Cup and the Dr. Murchison Cup.
In the final of the Dr Murchison Cup in October 1930 D Davies defeated J Williams.
Report on the annual meeting in May 1932.
Western Mail Monday 2 May 1932.
Winners of a mixed foursome played in August 1932 were Mrs J R C Jenkins and Andrew Bruce.
From the 1933 Golfer's Handbook; Membership of 130; secretary - J Wells Sproale, Meronva, Hengoed; professional and green-keeper, F Hill; nine-holes; visitors, 2s a day, 5s a week, 10s/6d a month.
In April 1933 E Roberts of Mountain House, Nelson, was appointed groundsman and green-keeper in succession to Frank E Hill who was appointed professional to Llanwern Golf Club.
Western Mail Tuesday 28 November 1933.
Result of the Peter Jones (Malaya Cup) played in July 1934; Winner, J Parry; Runners-up, Andrew Bruce and Dr Prosser.
Merthyr Express Saturday 27 October 1934. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Report on the annual meeting in May 1935.
Merthyr Express Saturday 4 May 1935. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Merthyr Express Saturday 30 November 1935. Image © Reach plc. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Report on the annual meeting in May 1936.
Merthyr Express Saturday 9 May 1936. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
In October 1936 an exhibition match was played between David Rees (Surbiton) and J Watt (R.A.C. Epsom). The young assistants played first over nine-holes Rees returning 36 to Watts 39. For the second nine-holes Rees was partnered by David Badham against Watt and Trevor Hopkins, Rees and Badham returning 39 to their opponents' 41.
Merthyr Express Saturday 6 March 1937. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Result of the ladies' competition for the Mrs Trevor Watkins Bowl played in July 1937; winner - Mrs J O Parry; runner-up - Mrs E James.
Report on Ystrad member Mrs Edgar Bowen in January 1938.
Western Mail Thursday 25 January 1938. Image © Reach plc. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Result of the Syer Cup (27-holes) played in June 1939; E G Morgan, 143-30-113; N Richards, 133-18-115.
At the annual meeting of the ladies' section in November 1939 Mrs J R C Jenkins, Narberth, a former secretary of the club, presented the cups and prizes. Mrs F L Hayes, was elected captain. Mrs Jerry Williams, vice-captain. Mrs R F Huggett, secretary. Mrs A P Bowen filled the one vacancy on the committee.
In 1940 the secretary was R G Jones, 10 Gwerthonor Road, Bargoed. The professional and green-keeper was Ted Roberts. It had now reverted to a 9-hole course with a SSS and Par of 72 and a membership of 110. Course records were: amateur D S Davies (72); professional E F Hill (67). Visitors’ fees were, 2/- a day, 5/- a week and 10/- a month.
The annual meeting was held in May 1944, the following officers were elected; President, D A Hann; Captain, E K Regan; Secretary, R F Huggett.
From 1947 to the club’s disappearance in the late 1950s the secretary was S E Morgan, 37 Pengam Road, Ystrad Mynach and the green-keeper J George. 9-holes with a SSS and Par of 72 membership was now 160. Course records were: amateur A F Hayes (68); professional E F Hill (67). Visitors’ fees were 2/6d a day, 7/6d a week and 21/- a month. Local hotels were the Beech Tree and Ye Olde Royal Oak.
Views of the former Ystrad Mynach golf course taken in 2012, now reverted to farmland. Authors Collection.
The clubhouse would have been located near the centre of the above picture. All that remains is a pile of bricks.
Location of the former Ystrad Mynach golf course.
Grid reference ST12900,93500, co-ordinates 312900,193500.
O.S. Map Revised 1948; © Crown Copyright {year of publication 1951}.