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Murton Colliery Golf Club. (1914 - WW1)
There was a brief mention of club prior to WW1.
Nine-hole course laid out on the pastures.
Report on the new golf club in August 1914.
Newcastle Journal Monday 3 August 1914. Image © Reach plc. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
The text above reads – “A golf club has been formed at Murton Colliery, and has obtained a large membership. A fine nine-hole course has been secured on the pastures, and the outlook looks very promising. Mr W M Argument has been appointed secretary.”
Report on the opening of the golf course in August 1914.
Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette Thursday 27 August 1914. Image © Johnston Press plc. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Durham County Advertiser Friday 25 February 1916. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Ordnance Survey Map From the time of WW1. Unfortunately the golf course is not marked.
O.S. Map Revised 1914; © Crown Copyright {year of publication 1922}.