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Hollins Golf Club, Barnoldswick. (1900 - 1939)

The club was founded in 1900. The professional in 1900/01 was W Brown and J Hartley in 1908.

It was reported in January 1901 that a Golf Club had been formed in the Barnoldswick district, the links being laid out at Brogden, on the Barnoldswick side.

The following is an extract from a report that appeared in the Manchester Courier and Lancashire General Advertiser on Tuesday 22 January 1901. “Alex Brown, the well known professional from the Worsley Golf Club, has been laying out a course of nine-holes at Barnoldswick near Colne, and that his namesake Brown, the professional of the Manchester Club at Trafford Park, has taken up his duties of green-keeper at the Colne course. The new course, about 1,340 yards in length, is situated at the top of the hill. Capital views are to be obtained from the new links and on a fine day it is quite possible to catch a glimpse of Blackpool Tower. The course is well arranged and the holes vary from 110 yards to 430 yards. There are some natural ditches and hedges, which work out in the proper places and make grand hazards, and the turf is of that moorish character which goes to make just those sort of lies which bring delight to the golfers’ heart.” Full report below.

Manchester Courier Tuesday 22 January 1901. Image © Reach plc. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.

The annual meeting for the Barnoldswick Golf Club took place in the Lecture Room at the Liberal Club on Wednesday 29 January 1913. Most of the retiring officers were re-elected and the club was reported to be in a sound financial position.

The next mention found for a golf course for Barnoldswick appeared in February 1913. There is a report of a well attended meeting for the Hollins Golf Club which was held at Hartley’s Refreshment Rooms. The balance sheet showed that the club was in a satisfactory condition. A motion to extend the membership was defeated. The President, Mr J Taylor resigned, he was replaced by Mr Fred Wilson.

Burnley News Saturday 20 September 1913. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

The Colne St Andrews Golf Club visited the Hollins Golf Links on Saturday 9 May 1914 the result was a draw.

The annual meeting for the Hollins Golf Club was held on Tuesday 9 March 1915 at Mr T Hartley’s Cafe, Rainhall Road. The balance sheet showed that the club was in a satisfactory financial position. The membership was 36. The following officers were elected; President, John Holden; secretary, James Norcross; treasurer, Holgate Norcross; captain, Fred Wilson. John Brown had once again won the Club Shield.

Burnley News Saturday 3 June 1922; "The Hollins Golf Club entertained Colne St Andrew's in a match on Saturday, and the Hollins Club won by six games to five."

Burnley Express Saturday 9 February 1924. Image © National World Publishing Ltd. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.

In April 1927 the first round for the president's (Mr F Watkinson) competition, the following qualified; C Ormerod, 106-26-80; G Monks, 107-24-83; F Barrett, 88-5-83; E Frankland, 90-4-86.

Burnley Express Saturday 18 February 1928. Image © National World Publishing Ltd. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.

At the annual meeting in February 1929 the following officials were elected; President, G W Taylor; Secretary, Mr Carr Whipp; Treasurer, M Horsfield; Captain, G Dewhurst; Messrs., G Ormerod, F Nevison and H Stott were elected to the Management Committee. On the ladies' side Miss Hall, secretary; Mrs Beaumont, captain. The Misses Wray, Bailey, Horsfield and Hallows to serve on the committee.

Competitions played in June 1929.

Burnley Express Saturday 22 June 1929. Image © National World Publishing Ltd. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.

Burnley Express Wednesday 22 January 1930. Image © National World Publishing Ltd. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.

In September 1931 Mrs L Hartley, a prominent member of the Hollins Golf Club, Barnoldswick, won the ladies' trophy for the third successive year. Miss C Horsfield won the ladies' committee prize and Mr G Ormerod the Hollins Shield.

Burnley Express Wednesday 4 September 1935. Image © National World Publishing Ltd. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.

Report on the annual meeting in March 1937.

Burnley Express Saturday 20 March 1937. Image © National World Publishing Ltd. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.

Report on the annual meeting in February 1938.

Barnoldswick & Earby Times Friday 18 February 1938. Image © National World Publishing Ltd. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.

The winner of the President's Trophy for the ladies' section played in August 1938 was Miss M Wensley.

Report on the annual meeting in 1939.

Burnley Express Wednesday 15 February 1939. Image © National World Publishing Ltd. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.

Barnoldswick & Earby Times Friday 29 December 1939. Image © National World Publishing Ltd. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.

Ordnance Survey Map from the 1900s showing Hollins.

O.S. Map Revised 1907; © Crown Copyright {year of publication 1909}.