A Brief History of the Club

Below is a potted history. More details are available in the book produced for our centenary “A Hundred Years at The Boat” which is available from the club at the bargain price of £5.00+P&P.

1898 – Original layout of 6 holes

1910 – Two extra holes added

1921 – Tennis courts opened

1930 – Extra land became available for rent – James Braid designs the 18 hole golf course

1931 – Committee agreed to go ahead with the extra rent and to use James Braid’s design

1932 – New 18 hole course is in play

1980 – 14th tee relocated to give a dogleg

1991 – Club buys the land on which the golf course sits

1994 – New green at the 4th to give a par 5

1998 – Club celebrates its Centenary

2003 – Changes to the 1st and 5th with improved greens.

2004 – Changes to the 13th to give another par 5

2009 – At 1st Hole, green re-contoured and tees re-sited

2012 – Major changes to Clubhouse including new locker rooms and Pro Shop

2019 – Major Lounge & Bar modernisation