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…
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A 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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Club Competitions I have attempted to provide a little summary of each trophy played for at Buxton and High Peak Golf Club. I am indebted to Mr John Armitt for…
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The Buxton and High Peak Golf Club
The Buxton and High Peak Golf Club This little booklet provides a snapshot of both the Club and life in Buxton in the inter-war period. It was published in 1925.…
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Centenary News
Three Centenary Newspaper reports I am indebted to Ron Clarke and “others” for this information. Included here are three news items reporting the centenary of The Club. The…
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Jack Simpson the first Professional at Buxton & High Peak.
Jack Simpson the first Professional at Buxton & High Peak. Golf was first played in Buxton on Fairfield common The Club was formed in 1887 , Jack Simpson , The…
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Reflections of Old Map
Reflections on a Map In the trunk of papers stored in the upstairs flat of the Clubhouse I found a map. It was in several pieces. I have re-assembled them…
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