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Murton Colliery Golf Club. (1914) 

There was a brief mention of club prior to WW1.

Report on the new golf club in August 1914.

 

Murton Colliery Golf Club, County Durham. 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.

 

Murton Colliery Golf Club, County Durham. 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.