Of the 281 members in 1928, 42 had handicaps at 10 or under, (2 at plus figures), and 126 had no handicaps at all. Members had plenty of time to play golf! The course standard scratch score was 76, which may be the reason why the handicaps were lower than present day ones, although today’s clubs and balls are much more sophisticated.  Most clubs were made by the Professional, Percy Lockyer and his two Assistants.

The Links or the Wheatsheaf Hotel in those days, provided our Clubhouse, and buttered scones and suitable beverages, were partaken after a hard day’s golf. Copies of The Liphook Story are available at £ 19 from Maggie Disney in the Office

Non-shareholders paid Entrance Fees £ 5 . 5s. Annual subs Men £5  5s and ladies £4  4s. Family Members –Sons and Daughters between 14 and 18 £ 1guinea and had no vote). Service Officers £ 3  3s. Regimental Messes.18 playing members at 20 guineas and 9 members at 10 guineas.  £3  3s. Ministers of Religion £ 2  2s. (There were special rates for School Masters later. And people say that today’s categories are complicated!) These rates sound a lot less expensive than today but when you factor in inflation these rates are pretty much the same as we are paying in 2006.

Link to Pics of Percy Lockyear and Wheatsheaf/Links Hotel Click here

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