Golf Ilustrated
Buxton and High Peak Golf Club: Golf Illustrated – the first review On going through some old papers given to me recently, I came across this review of Buxton and…
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The 9th Hole ‘Standside’
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Bogey to Blow-Up
There is quite a history behind the golfing terms bogey, par, birdie, eagle and albatross. Bogey and par were central to the development of handicapping, pioneered by the LGU. The…
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Why 18 Holes?
Many people have asked why golf courses have eighteen holes and this is now the universal format played today. The early golf courses all had different numbers of holes and…
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Reflections on the Club Motto ‘By Hook Or By Crook’
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Golf Balls have their own way of Seeing the World
Hello! I’m a golf ball with a story to tell. But I’m not just any old ball. I am rather proud to be a Slazenger B51 XD+ “two piece” but…
DetailsA Who’s Who of Competitions (Ladies Section)
Club Competitions Ladies Section This little history has been constructed with the invaluable assistance of Mrs Elizabeth Howe (Centenary Year Ladies Captain and winner of the Ladies’ section Scratch…
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Ball In The Bag
The Ball in the Bag – A Living Club Tradition Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday a group of golfers meet at The Club to play “Ball in the Bag”. This…
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Friday 31st March – First game of the new season – Leek Birchall (Away). As always, a most enjoyable day at Leek with excellent company, a closely fought game followed…
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