HESSLE GOLF CLUB

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On 25 June 1929, the Hessle Golf Course Co. Ltd. was formed to purchase the land containing the existing nine holes. There was, at that time, great uncertainty as to the Club's future. Money was raised from the sale of shares to members and to the owners of properties which bordered the course. In the early 1930s, land was leased on the north side of the Hull-Ferriby road so that a further nine holes could be added in 1935. Unfortunately, during the Second World War, the Club lost these new holes as they were ploughed up for the growing of cereal crops but, by 1948, the land had been returned to its former use and Hessle members could once more enjoy an eighteen hole course. In due course, Hesslewood was assessed as Par 67, with seven par three holes and only one par five... Rumours of a bridge to span the Humber had circulated for many years, with the site proposed threatening the Hesslewood course. In 1968 it became apparent that construction would indeed go ahead. The Club found..

Also known as: HESSLE GOLF CLUB LIMITED, Hessle Golf Club Ltd., Hessle Golf Course Co. Ltd.

Registration numbers: 09347886 (CH)

Primary location: COTTINGHAM, HULL