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Allendale Golf Club, Broadwood Hall, Thornley Gate. (1905 - 1991)

The club was founded in 1905.

The club played on a number of courses prior to WWI. The club played over the new Ashleigh course from 1923 to closure in 1991. 

Evidence of the earlier club and  Broomhouse course reported in November 1905.

Newcastle Daily Chronicle Wednesday 6 November 1905. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Below a report on the earlier club and course at Portgate Park in April 1906.

Newcastle Daily Chronicle Saturday 7 April 1906. Images © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

The report below from May 1909 mentions that both courses are still in existence.

Newcastle Daily Chronicle Saturday 22 May 1909. Images © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Follow up article to the one above.

Newcastle Daily Chronicle Wednesday 26 May 1909. Images © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Report on the opening of the Bradwood Hall course at the end of May in 1909.

Newcastle Daily Chronicle Friday 28 May 1909. Images © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

In 1910 the secretary was J White, 77 King Street, South Shields.

Below is the result of a match played at Allendale (Broadwood Hall Course) against Gateshead Golf Club in July 1910.

Below are match results and scores from August 1910.

From the Newcastle Journal Tuesday 16 August 1910. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Newcastle Journal Monday 11 August 1913. Image © Reach PLC. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.

Result of the Heatherlea Cup competition played on Wednesday 15 April 1914; J Norman Allison, 90-9-81; P Forsyth jnr, 83-1-82; H Stephenson, 100-16-84; L Mann, 97-11-86; P Forsyth, 104-12-92; H J McQuillen, 110-18-92; B M McQuillen, 110-18-92; J Tait, 111-16-95.  

The annual meeting was held in the St Cuthbert's Parish Room in June 1914, George Bell, Heatherslea, presided. The report submitted by the hon. secretary, Wilf E Allison, showed the finances to be very satisfactory. The income (including the balance of 5s/9d from the previous year) amounted to £154/14s/4d; green fees amounted to £104/7s; members' subscriptions came to £35/11s/6d. Expenditure had been £143/14s/8d, leaving a balance of £10/19s/8d. The membership was 38. The president, J R Blackett-Ord, J.P., was re-elected; vice-presidents - Major Walton, George Bell and R D Holt; treasurer, W R Raistrick, replaced J Thompson, retired; H Stephenson was appointed secretary on the retirement of Wilf E Allison.

Haltwhistle Echo Friday 26 October 1917. Content provided by THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Fund raising in 1923 for the golf club and Ashleigh golf course.

Newcastle Evening Chronicle Monday 15 October 1923. Image © Reach plc.

The competition for the silver challenge cup presented to the club by the Mayor of Tynemouth, J W Munby, was played in June 1924 and resulted in a tie between F Godfrey, 91-14-77 and H Blake, 87-10-77. In a replay Godfrey won with a score of 69, Blake scored 73. 

Newcastle Daily Chronicle Friday 4 July 1924. Image © Reach plc. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.

The final of the mixed competition for the Wallhead Cup was played in October 1926. The winners were Mrs A Hately and Ge Taylor of Whitley Bay; Runners-up were Miss E M Wallhead and P Edgar, Allendale.

Result of the Heatherlea Cup in 1927.

Shields Daily News Tuesday 9 August 1927. Image © National World Publishing Ltd. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.

Newcastle Evening Chronicle Friday 30 May 1930. Image © Reach plc.

In the final of the Munby Cup in June 1931 A Black , 76 beat Fred King, 79.

Newcastle Evening Chronicle Monday 15 October 1923. Image © Reach plc.

Golfer's Handbook 1937; Allendale Golf Club, Thornley Gate; Secretary; W Watson, Lloyds Bank House, Allendale; Green-keeper, H Stevenson; 9-holes, Par 64, SSS, 66;Professional course record; T Edgars, 68 Visitors, 2s a day; Sunday play. 

The first of a series of six monthly competitions took place in May 1939, result; Miss D Mather and H L Elliott, 84-20-64; Mrs Reid and Percy S Fairlamb, 88-24-64; Miss N Moore and G Vickers, 91-21-68.

Member of the Allendale Golf Club held their dance and whist tournament at the Deneholme Rooms, Allendale, in November 1939. Play was supervised by Messrs. W Watson, H Elliot and P S Fairlamb, Mrs S W Wallhead, presented prizes; first and guessing to Mesdames Jewers and M Robson and Messrs. W Wilson and J Dickie.

In 1947 Golfer's Handbook the secretary was W Watson, Lloyds Bank House, Allendale and the greenkeeper H Stephenson. A nine-hole course with a Par of 64 and SSS of 65. Amateur course record holder was T Edgars, 68. Visitors’ fees were 2/- a day.

1950/51 - Secretary, E A Holt, Lloyds Bank House; green-keeper, G Vickers; Visitors' fees 3s a day.

1955-57 - Secretary, T M Watson, Lloyds Bank House; green-keeper, I Hunter; Nine-holes totalled 4,342 yards SSS 66.

1960/61 - Secretary, S Braidford, Midland Bank House; professional and green-keeper, J T Routledge, Membership of 100.

In the 1970s and early 1980s the secretary was A Craney. The club membership was 110. The nine-holes had a total yardage of 4,408 yards with a SSS of 62. Visitors' fees, £4, £6 at weekend.

In September 1981 nine-year old Mark Rogers had to ask his dad, Bob, to buy a round of drinks after he holed in one at the 137 yard eighth hole. He used his dad's two wood to get his ace in what was only his third game of golf.

In 1991 the secretary was J C Hall. 9-holes total yardage of 4,488 yards and SSS of 63. Visitor’s fees £4.

Golf coming to and end for the Ashleigh Golf Course in 1990.

Newcastle Evening Chronicle Tuesday 19 June 1990. Image © Reach plc.

The club moved to its current location at High Studdon in 1992.

Thornley Gate/Ashleigh was the location of the Allendale course prior to its move to High Studdon.