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Oadby Municipal Golf Club, Leicester Road. (1974 - 2012)

Originally a nine-hole course it was extended to eighteen-holes in the early 1980s.

The golf club and course closed on Saturday 31 March 2012.

Course progressing in 1973.

Leicester Daily Mercury Thursday 23 August 1973. Image © Reach plc. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.

The course was operated by Oadby & Wigston Borough Council and was opened by Bernard Gallacher MBE and Christy O'Connor Junior in 1974. Course designed by C O'Connor.

It was a mature parkland course of 6311 yards with large undulating greens proving an interesting challenge to golfers of all abilities. It was rather unique having 9-holes on Leicester racecourse and 9-holes on adjacent land. On race days the adjacent 9-holes were available for playing. There was a well stocked pro shop manned by John Butler and then Andrew Wells. The licensed clubhouse bar offered all catering needs from breakfasts and snacks to main meals. The public bar was very comfortably furnished, ideal for relaxing after a round of golf. All facilities including showers were disabled friendly.

There was a brief mention in the 1975 Golfer's Handbook when it was listed as a nine-hole course. The professional was Paul Bottell.  

Leicester Daily Mercury Monday 6 January 1975. Image © Reach plc. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.

Fees in 1976.

Leicester Daily Mercury Thursday 1 April 1976. Image © Reach plc.

Leicester Daily Mercury Saturday 11 December 1976. Image © Reach plc.

Result of the April 1977 medal; (Handicaps 1 to 17); P H Melville, 81-17-64; D MacDonald, 80-15-65; A Dunford, 80-14-66; (17 to 22); R Kettle, 91-22-69; J R Scotchbrook, 88-18-70. Junior competition; K Mould, 83-14-69.

Officers elected at the annual meeting in November 1977.

Leicester Daily Mercury Thursday 10 November 1977. Image © Reach plc.

Competitions played in August 1978

Leicester Daily Mercury Monday 21 August 1978. Image © Reach plc.

Leicester Daily Mercury Thursday 15 May 1980. Image © Reach plc.

Entry from the 1982 Golfer's Handbook; Founded 1974; membership of 354; secretary, C Chamberlain; professional, Rick Adams; 18-holes, 6,228 yards, SSS 70; visitors, £1.50  weekdays, £1.85 weekend.

1988 and 1991 Golfer's Handbook; Membership 361, 27 (ladies), 43 (juniors); secretary, C Chamberlain; professional, S Ward; 18-holes, 6,228 yards, SSS 69; course records - amateur;  K Mould, 68; professional - C O'Connor jr., 73; visitors, £2.75 (£3.25).

On Course for Charity in April 1995.

Leicester Daily Mercury Monday 24 April 1995. Image © Reach plc. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.

In 1998 the professional was Allan Kershaw; visitors, £6 (£9).

In 2004 the professional was Andrew Wells; 18-holes, 6,311 yards, SSS 72. 

From the 2009 Golfer's Handbook; Public Course; Membership 350; Secretary, R A Primrose; Professional, A Wells; 18-holes, 6,311 yards, Par 72, SSS, 70; Visitors, £14 (£17); Designed by C O'Connor.

The following message was issued by the club. Important Notice: The golf course will be permanently closing from Saturday 31 March 2012. We would like to thank everyone who has supported us.

Thanks to Colin Barker for the above images. As can be seen Colin played the course in August 1981.

Further course scorecards for the 18-hole Oadby course.

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Card of the course.

The clubhouse.

 

Views of the course.