Page 16 - Oundle Life July 2023

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Oundle Golf Club was founded in 1893 – 130 years ago. It was laid out by the local gentry/ landowners as a 9-hole course on land known as Bailey Hills. In this Q&A Chris Dix (Club Captain) and Karen Taylor (Womens’ Captain) tell us about their club...
Tell us more... When the club first opened the players apparently wore bright red scarlet coats – very fashionable!
The course reverted back to agricultural use during WWI, and was then resurrected and was open throughout WWII.
replace wooden buildings, one of which was an ex-cricket pavilion from Oundle School. In 1970 the key for the bar was under one of the chair cushions, so members could get a drink and put the money in a large safe (honesty box) which
The club continued to grow and in
1967 with the aid of grants from the
National Playing Fields Association and other loans, managed to purchase the freehold of the land. A lease on further land was obtained and the course was extended to 18 holes in 1971.
Membership increased massively over the next decade and a new Clubhouse was built to
Are all ages and abilities welcome to play? We welcome all ages and abilities and have membership packages to suit everyone.
Do you offer lessons at the club? Our new pro, David Moreland, offers lessons on an individual or group basis. A nice gift for someone learning or wanting to improve their game.
This year we are celebrating 130 years with a Festival of Golf week in September
was also used for paying green fees! Club members pride themselves on providing a warm welcome to visitors
and new members alike, so do come along and see for yourselves.
What’s your favourite hole on the course? Chris: My favourite hole would have to be the 12th due to the lovely views over Biggin Lake. Karen: The first, always a challenge!
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