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Howstrake Golf Club, Isle of Man. (1893 – 1980s).
Founded in 1893 and continued as Howstrake Golf Clib until the 1980s.
Report on the new course laid out by Old Tom Morris and George Lowe.
Isle of Man Times Saturday 12 May 1894. Public domain.
Isle of Man Times Tuesday 25 June 1895. Public domain.
Tournament played on Thursday 4 July 1895 involving John Ball jnr. and H H Hilton.
From "Golf" Friday 12 July 1895.
Competitions and course record in July 1895.
Peel City Guardian Saturday 13 July 1895. Content provided by THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Isle of Man Times Tuesday 20 August 1895 – “The course at Howstrake, near Douglas, by all accounts is good and interesting; we remember that “Old Tom” Morris a few years back went over to the Isle of Man and laid out three courses in one day – one on each leg, as he told us, and of those courses, this of Howstrake is one, though lately extended to eighteen-holes from nine which were originally planned by the great Scotsman.”
Open Competition played April 1897.
Isle of Man Times Saturday 24 April 1897. Public domain.
From the Isle of Man Times Saturday 21 April 1900 – “Golf – It is stated that the Howstrake Golf Links are now leased to the Douglas Bay Hotel. The links are reported to be in excellent condition, and they afford a grand opportunity to lovers of the ancient and royal pastime.”
The club goes into abeyance during the1900s. The course was used privately during this period.
It was reported in July 1909 that Charles Adams, the young Montrose golfer, had been appointed professional to the Howstrake Golf Links.
General golf returns to Howstrake in 1910.
Isle of Man Courier Tuesday 31 May 1910. Content provided by THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
In December 1913 H H Fenton of Stalybridge set a new amateur course record of 77.
Advert in 1923. Similar adverts appeared throughout the 1920/30s.
Northern Whig Saturday 30 June 1923. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Golfer’s Handbook 1928; Howstrake Golf Links, Douglas; Secretary, J Shillicorn, Onchan; Professional, H Gelling; 18-holes; Visitors, 2s/6d a day, Sundays, 3s.
Match played at Peel Golf Club in May 1930.
| Peel Golf Club | Howstrake Golf Club | ||
| W H Corkill | 1 | F Proud | 0 |
| S H L Kelly | 1 | H Gerrard | 0 |
| J Gale | 1 | J L Stewart | 0 |
| J K Gawne | 1 | D C Barcroft | 0 |
| W H Walker | 0 | E Barnes | 1 |
| J P Watson | 1 | R M Heley | 0 |
| Edwin Corlett | 1 | C M Ducker | 0 |
| W D Kissack | 1 | H E Kneale | 0 |
| J E Cashen | 0 | R Dowty | 1 |
| Reverend Harold Ashby | 1 | R Hampton | 0 |
| 8 | 2 |
A new Honours Board was unveiled by the Howstrake Golf Club in April 1931. The president of the club J H Skillicorn, presided at the gathering, supported by; the captain, J T Stewart, S J Kneale, vice-captain and D C Barcroft, secretary. The names on the Honours Board; Presidents; A B Crookall (1924); L Hoyle (1925 – 1927); H M Fielding (1928/9); J H Skillicorn (1930/31); Captains; H J O’Neill (1924); W C Rogers (1925/6); H Gerrard (1927); J H Skillicorn (1928); R M Hely (1929); F Barnes (1930); J T Stewart (1931).
Result of a match against Douglas played in April 1931
| Howstrake Golf Club | Douglas Golf Club | ||
| J T Stewart (captain) | 1 | G H Dibb (captain) | 0 |
| C Stead | 1 | R E Cowell | 0 |
| W S Kennedy | 1 | G D Hanson | 0 |
| J H Skillicorn | 1 | J H Toothill | 0 |
| H E Kneale | 1 | A D McEvoy | 0 |
| H T Mills | 0 | J S Callister | 1 |
| S J Kneale | 1 | T Radcliffe | 0 |
| D C Barcroft | 0 | G Davidson | 1 |
| C R Ducker | 1 | A W Tongue | 0 |
| R Dowty | 0 | F Winning | 1 |
| H Maley | 0 | J S Christian | 1 |
| H Gelling (professional) | 1 | G Renwick | 0 |
| 8 | 4 |
Isle of Man Times Saturday 6 September 1933. Image © National World Publishing Ltd. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Golfer’s Handbook 1933 – 1937; Howstrake Golf Links, Douglas; Secretary, Miss McCutcheon; Professional, T H Gelling; 18-holes; Visitors, 2s/6d a day, 10s/6d a week, £1 a month; Sunday play with caddies. Also listed; Howstrake Golf Club, Onchan; Secretary; W S Kennedy, Glendyne, Royal Avenue, Onchan; The club plays over the Howstrake Links.
Isle of Man Times Saturday 20 January 1940. Image © National World Publishing Ltd. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Golfer’s Handbook 1947; Howstrake Golf Links and Golf Club; Membership 200; Secretary at the golf club; Professional, C Stirling; Visitors, 3s a day, 12s/6d a week, 25s a month; Sunday play with caddies.
Boxing Day competitions in 1951.
Isle of Man Times Saturday 5 January 1952. Image © National World Publishing Ltd. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Report on the annual meeting in 1954.
Isle of Man Times Saturday 13 November 1954. Image © National World Publishing Ltd. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Annual meeting and dinner in November 1955.
Isle of Man Times Friday 18 November 1955. Image © National World Publishing Ltd. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Golfer’s Handbook 1951 - 1957; Howstrake Golf Links and Golf Club; Membership 200; Professional C Stirling; 18-holes; Visiitors, 3s a day, 12s/6d a week25s a month; Sunday play with caddies. Also listed Howstrake Golf Club; Membership 160; Play over the Howstrake Links.
Presentation to the treasurer in November 1956.
Isle of Man Times Friday 16 November 1956. Image © National World Publishing Ltd. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Club take over the course in December 1959.
Isle of Man Times Monday 7 December 1959. Image © National World Publishing Ltd. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Golfer’s Handbook 1961; Howstrake Golf Links; Membership 120; Secretary, C F Quirk; Professinal, M G Bailey; 18-holes, 5,422 yards; Visitors, 3s/6d a day, 12s/6d a week, 25s a month; Also listed; Howstrake Golf Club; Membership 60; Play over the Howstrake Links.
Result of the club championship played over four rounds in May 1961; G E Cowell (9) 267; T B Darnill (11) 270; G Chatel (15) 273; R D Tinker (11) 275; R P Kelly (9) 276; R Cretney (20) 276.
Isle of Man Times Friday 3 November 1961. Image © National World Publishing Ltd. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Golfer’s Handbook 1964; Howstrake Golf Club; Membership 150; Secretary, R D Tinker; Professional, M Wilson; 18-holes, 5,740 yards; Visitors, 5s a day, 21s a week, 35s a month; Sunday play.
In December 1964 the Onchan Hotel was completely destroyed by fire. The Rembrandt Hotel – formerly the Howstrake Golf Links Hotel – was almost completely gutted in a fire which caused thousands of pounds worth of damage. Little of the building or or its contents were saved in spite of the efforts of the Douglas Fire Brigade.
Result of the Onchan Cup played in July 1965; T P KNiveton, 72-9-63; C H Cain, 70-6-64. Fifty competitors played.
President’s Prize played in September 1965.
Isle of Man Daily Times Tuesday 28 September 1965. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Golfer’s Handbook 1966; Howstrake Golf Club, Onchan; Membership 100; Secretary, H G Hundleby; Professional, R Reynolds; 18-holes, 5,740 yards; Visitors, 5s a day, 21s a week, 35s a month.
Isle of Man Times Friday 22 August 1969. Image © National World Publishing Ltd. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Golfer’s Handbook 1972; Howstrake Golf Club; 1914; Private; Membership 130; Secretary, A B Galloway; Professional, B Jones; 18-holes, 5,422 yards, SSS 66; Amateur course record, D Jones, 66; Visitors, 30p a day (£1.75 weekends).
Golfer’s Handbook 1975; Howstrake Golf Club; 1914; Private; Membership 130; Secretary, L Hamer; Professional, Bernard Jones; 18-holes, 5,317 yards, SSS 67; Visitors, 60p.
Members and guests of the Howstrake Golf Club at their social evening at the Villiers Hotel in March 1976.
Isle of Man Times Tuesday 16 March 1976. Image © National World Publishing Ltd. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
The Howstrake Master in 1977.
Isle of Man Times Tuesday 1 November 1977. Image © National World Publishing Ltd. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Result of the Onchan Cup competition played in August 1980; D Moyer, 71-10-61; R P Kelly, 68-4-64; Ron Kelly, 72-8-64; T P Kniveton, 70-5-65.
Picture taken at the annual dinner in November 1980.
Isle of Man Times Tuesday 25 November 1980. Image © National World Publishing Ltd. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Reflections of the course and presentation in August 1981.
Isle of Man Times Tuesday 25 August 1981. Image © National World Publishing Ltd. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Golfer’s Handbook 1982 – 1985; Howstrake Golf Club; 1914; Membership 140; Secretary, R Gilbert; Professional, B Jones; 18-holes, 5,243 yards, SSS 66; Amateur course record, T P Kniveton, 62; Visitors, £1.50.
Golfer’s Handbook 1988; Howstrake Golf Club; 1914; Membership 400; Secretary, J C Davies; Professional, R Leach; 18-holes, 5,255 yards, SSS 66; Visitors, £4.
Golfer’s Handbook 1991; Howstrake Golf Club; 1914; Membership 400; Secretary, M J Betteridge; 18-holes, 5,367 yards, SSS 66; Visitors, £5 a day (£7 weekends).
Course scorecard.
The current club is the King Edward Bay Golf Club which appeared in the 1980/90s.