A e book celebrating 100 years since Oxford Golf Club was remodeled by legendary architect Harry Colt has been revealed by the membership’s former secretary.
Colin Whittle joined Oxford Golf Membership – then generally known as Oxford Metropolis Membership – in Cowley in 1982 and served as membership captain in 2007-08 and later president in 2015-16. Forty-one years after becoming a member of, Colin is now marking a brand new chapter by releasing a e book.
‘Endured the Take a look at of Time’ paperwork the design of the present course structure by Colt in 1923, which included three holes initially designed by James Braid on the flip of the century.
The e book additionally particulars a historical past of golf within the metropolis from casual play on Cowley Marsh from 1873 to the institution of the three golf equipment that made up what’s now Oxford Golf Membership – the College Membership in 1875, the Metropolis Membership in 1899 and the Girls Membership in 1901.
A replica of the e book has been positioned in Oxford College’s Bodleian Library, the place it’s now obtainable to learn for analysis and reference functions by all Oxford College and Bodleian Reader card holders.
Mr Whittle mentioned: “Oxford is so lucky to be residence to such a top quality and well-regarded course inside attain of the town centre. The structure is just about unchanged since Harry Colt’s work was accomplished precisely 100 years in the past, and there’s a nice sense of pleasure inside the membership to have a good time such a key milestone.
“Endured the Take a look at of Time explores the wealthy historical past of Oxford Golf Membership. From initially being based as a membership solely for members of Oxford College, to the inclusion of each ‘city and robe’ members earlier than World Battle I, the membership’s post-war improvement and present-day operation. It additionally lists the well-known names related to the membership, together with the Nice Triumvirate – JH Taylor, James Braid and Harry Vardon – who performed right here in addition to notable native benefactors like William Morris, 1st Viscount Nuffield, who was a membership president for 37 years.”
A century after its redesign, Oxford Golf Membership stays residence to a par-70 course complemented by very good observe services for placing, short-game and long-game, together with a lately added Educating Studio and lined observe bays. There may be additionally a perform room, restaurant able to internet hosting 90 individuals, convention room, a bar and membership store.
“A lot has modified because the late nineteenth century with our membership now open to members of all talents, ages and backgrounds and a contemporary dedication to attracting new gamers,” mentioned Mr Whittle. “On behalf of the entire membership, we’re honoured the Bodleian, in addition to the British Library, will make a copy and we hope it serves a helpful goal to golf fanatics and people researching sport and its historical past in Oxford, which we’re very proud to be a part of.”
The e book is on the market to buy for £20. For additional particulars contact Oxford Golf Membership Basic Supervisor, Steve Greenwood, [email protected]
