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New Quay Golf Club, Ceredigion. (1909 - WW2)
It was reported in July 1909 that a large area of land has been secured at Pencraig, 300 feet above sea level, where a nine-hole course could be laid out. A committee had been formed with Captain Thomas, Park Street as Chairman, and Mr Llewelyn Rees as Secretary, John Thomas, Vrondolau, New Quay, Vice-President.
There is evidence that the club continued until the onset of WW2.
In January 1910 it was confirmed that a golf club has been formed at New Quay. It was situated on Neuadd Bank, 15 minutes walk from New Quay, with grand views of Aberaeron and Aberystwyth. There was said to be sufficient land for 18- holes but it was only a 9-course at the time. The course was to be laid out by Mr Morris, Tenby. The secretary was now J Webb, High Terrace, and treasurer E J Davies.
Cambrian News Friday 14 January 1910. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Opening of the new course in May 1910.
Welsh Gazette Thursday 19 May 1910. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Result of the monthly medal in June 1910; Gwilym Williams, 104-25-79; David James, 113-30-83; A Pearce, 114-30-84; W J Webb, 99-13-86; T Timothy, 130-30-100.
Match played in July 1910.
Welshman Friday 22 July 1910. Image © Reach plc. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Welsh Gazette Thursday 18 August 1910. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Result of the October 1910 monthly medal; J T Evans, 90-17-73; W J Webb, 91-11-80; E J Davies, 133-30-83; D E Thomas, 115-30-85; D James, 115-30-85; T Timothy, 115-30-85; F Evans, 116-30-86.
In the early years the nearest station was at Llandysul 15 miles away; from there a GWR bus service was available to New Quay. Eventually, by the mid 1920s the railway arrived at New Quay and the station was only one mile from the course. Local hotels were the Black Lion and Park House.
Postcard showing the location of the golf links (top left). Authors Collection.
Postcard with view taken from the golf links. Authors Collection
From the Welsh Gazette Thursday 25 December 1913 - "At a meeting of the New Quay Golf Committee, held under the presidency of Mr W J Webb, it was unanimously decided to lay out tennis courts adjoining the golf links, and that they be formally opened in July."
In 1914 the secretary was W J Webb and the professional William James. The club had a membership of 80. There was no entry fee. Subs for gents were £1/1/0 and ladies 10/6d. Visitors’ fees were 1/6d a day, 6/- a week and £1 a month. Sunday play was not allowed.
From the Welsh Gazette Thursday 25 January 1917 - "On Wednesday night of last week, at the Council School, an entertainment was given by the eminent society entertainer Mr E Lincoln. He performed many conjuring tricks and displayed great ability as a ventriloquist. The proceeds were given to the New Quay Golf Club in wartime."
In the early 1920s the secretary was G Williams. There was a membership of 50. Course records were: amateur Glyn Elias (69); professional Charles Morris (69).
In 1925/6 the joint secretaries were J P Davies and J J Evans, and the green-keeper was J Ormond. 9-hole course, with a membership of 50. Visitors’ fees were 2/6d a day, 10/- a week and £1 a month.
Advert from 1935 from the Welsh Gazette Thursday 16 May 1935. It seems that Penhryn Farm could be the location of the course at this time - "Wanted, a competent lady to assist as waitress on New Quay golf links - Apply with references to Mrs Davies, Penrhyn Farm, New Quay, Cards."
New Year Ball in 1937.
Welsh Gazette Thursday 31 December 1936. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Club dance in May 1939.
Welsh Gazette Thursday 19 May 1910. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.