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History of the Rushcliffe Golf Club History of The Rushcliffe Golf Club by Val Franklin There is no record of whether that initial meeting (In January 2020 Val gave a talk to the Society on the history took place in the day or evening but, if their meeting of the RGC. This is a record of her talk.) ran late, they would have needed to light the gas lamps because electricity didn’t come to Ruddington until 17 years later. The first records While further meetings would undoubtedly have been held by the founders, the next surviving record is 16 months later, November 1910, when Directors, a Chairman, and Honorary Secretary were appointed and on 3 December 1910 The Rushcliffe Golf Links Company Limited was formally incorporated with its registered office at St. Peters Church Walk, Nottingham. A company seal was approved and affixed to a Lease with Earl Howe for land to build the course, and to an The present Club House agreement with the Great Central Railway who had expressed their willingness to erect a small halt station on Have you ever wondered why a golf club was established their main line between Ruddington and East Leake. So on the outskirts of East Leake over 110 years ago, in obviously in the interim many meetings and negotiations what was then a very small village? had taken place with both Earl Howe for lease of the land, and the Great Central Railway to build what is On Tuesday 6 July 1909 a group of 15 Edwardian known as Rushcliffe Halt, on the main railway line gentlemen met in a room at what was then the Girls’ specifically for the golf club. Schoolroom in Ruddington, now called St. Peter’s Rooms which houses the Ruddington village museum. They agreed to have 750 circulars printed inviting Although the record of that meeting lists the names membership, and showing the proposed entrance fee, of those present, there is no clue as to whether they subscriptions and share capital. These were subsequently were entrepreneurs looking to set up a new business, sent out with a covering letter stating that the Great golfers forming their own club, or a mixture of both. Central Railway were willing to erect a Halt Station, and They were probably local businessmen, and one thing a report from the proposed course designer stating “a is certain: they were putting their own money, and their fine, undulating, sporting course can be made”. reputations, on the line with an ambitious new venture. At the meeting a proposal for a 9 hole golf course was Early Days put before them, and a report of initial negotiations During the first months of 1911 things moved forward which had taken place. Land at East Leake owned quickly. They met again several times, discussed share by Earl Howe of Gospall Hall, Atherstone, had been arrangements for the Company and opened a bank identified: about 170 acres providing an ideal situation account. They formed The Rushcliffe Golf Club and with sweeping views over the countryside and the city invited Earl Howe to be the first Club President, and they of Nottingham in the distance. They decided to form appointed Tom Williamson from Bulwell, Nottingham, a limited liability company with capital of £1,000, and to design a 9 hole golf course. a 7 strong committee was formed to consider the best way of putting the scheme into operation. Tom Williamson, course designer, 1880-1950 Tom Williamson, who was then around 30 years Difficulties old, had already designed several golf courses and his In pursuing this mammoth undertaking they faced reputation went before him, so the founders knew they many difficulties: how to finance building a golf course had chosen the best. In fact, by the time of his death and clubhouse, how to attract members, and, a key in 1950, he had designed more than 60 golf courses. factor in those days when very few people had motor Born in 1880, his father was station master at Bulwell vehicles and there were no buses running through the Common. Perhaps it was through Tom’s father that the village, some kind of transport to the course. With the founders were able to negotiate with the Great Central last they had an ideal location, as the proposed site was Railway Company? close to the main railway line from Nottingham, running through East Leake with a station on Station Road, to When young, Tom failed his eyesight test for work on Loughborough and beyond. No. 21 - Autumn 2020 5 HISTORY OF THE RUSHCLIFFE GOLF CLUB Tom Williamson the railways. His father must have been keen on golf as he founded the Bulwell Artisans’ Golf Club and looked The first members and the old wooden Club House after members’ golf clubs, which young Tom had the job of cleaning. Some members of that club used the Williamson’s house to change, and the family provided The first play started in July 1911 with just a few holes, teas and refreshments, so Tom was soon bitten by the with the expectation that all 18 holes would be playable golf bug. He became a caddie at 7 years old, and in his by April the following year. By early 1912 the wooden early teens he learned to make golf clubs. When he was clubhouse building, roads and paths were complete at 16 he was ‘temporarily’ engaged as Professional by the a cost of £2,000. Notts Golf Club at a wage of 5s. per week, a position he held for the next 54 years until his death in 1950. Membership fees in 1911 Apparently during those years he used to joke that he To become a member of this new golf club there was was “on trial” as he was never formally offered the job! a joining fee of three guineas for men, and £1.11s.6d for ladies. But there was no joining fee for juniors, As well as being Club Professional at Notts Golf unmarried daughters of members, non-playing members, Club, Tom became one of the country’s top golfers. and foreign members. Thereafter there was an annual For 50 years he played in every Open Championship, a subscription fee of three guineas for men, £1.11s.6d record beaten only by the legendary Gary Player because for ladies, one guinea (£1.1s.0d.) for junior members, the First World War interrupted Tom’s appearances. unmarried daughters of members, and non-playing At age 17 he played his first Open Championship; he members, and half a guinea (10s.6d) for foreign members. represented England in 8 matches against Scotland, and for 4 years he was England Captain. The Great Central Railway In 1899 the GCR line was opened, running from Things progressed quickly Nottingham to Loughborough with a station and Original plans for goods yard at East Leake. Towards the end of 1912 the a 9 hole course were Rushcliffe Halt railway station had been built and was changed and Tom in use by golf club members. We know this because the Williamson’s first plan club ordered railway vouchers, and the Station Master at for the course shows Rushcliffe Halt received a Christmas present of 1 guinea 18 holes. Work on the whereas the Station Master at East Leake received half course began. An acre of of that: 10s.6d. The police sergeant at East Leake also land was purchased for received a present of 10s. As very few people had cars the site of the clubhouse, at that time, many members must have come by train with a roadway to give from Nottingham, Loughborough or East Leake Station access. An architect on Station Road, to Rushcliffe Halt, and carried their was asked to draw golf clubs up Stocking Lane to play golf. up plans and invite tenders. Construction Supplies of water were proving difficult. Initially a of the wooden building 48 ft well was sunk, but this was insufficient and was commenced in early subsequently bricked up. The club later arranged to 1911. obtain water from East Leake railway station, transporting it by water cart and paying 2 shillings per load to the Club rules were Great Central Railway. established. The first The first Rules Book Rule Book dated 1911 Employment for local people is held in the Club’s The new golf club provided much needed employment archives, and lists the first members: 190 gentlemen for local people. The 1911 census lists 8 East Leake (including 10 foreign members all from New York!), 58 residents as being employed at the Golf Club: 7 as golf ladies, and 11 juniors (9 of them girls). links labourers, and 1 greenkeeper. As the golf club 6 Leake Historian HISTORY OF THE RUSHCLIFFE GOLF CLUB became established, additional staff were appointed. The first Steward and Stewardess received a joint salary of £2 per week “all found”, with half a day’s holiday per week. Later a boy was engaged to train as help for the Steward at 5s per week plus uniform, shoes for indoor work and a pair of strong boots (perhaps because he didn’t have any in which to walk to work). A waitress was hired and provided with a black dress and white apron. Joe Sibson was appointed Golf Professional for initially £1 per week, (and stayed for over 40 years!). Joe Sibson subsequently created a 9 hole golf course at Stanford Hall. The War Years 1914-1918 As 1914 began, the club was becoming more established. Run along the lines of a traditional An early lady member ‘Gentlemen’s Club’, ladies were not allowed in the lounge! But, towards the end of 1914 the effects of the forward.
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