HLGC COMMITTEE 2024
Captain – Karen
Captain Elect – Kim
President – Donna
Handicap Secretary – Donna
Asst. Handicap Secretary – Karen
Treasurer – Jackie
Secretary & Board/Trophy Record Keeper- Kaz
Asst. Secretary – Cathy
I.T. /Media Secretary – Donna
Social Secretary – Karen M
Today, our 18 hole course is known as ‘Ellesmere Port Golf Course’ which is steeped in history dating back to 1913 when the first golf club called Hooton Park Golf Club was founded in 1913 as a 9 hole course.
The Club’s first Professional was William (Bill) Henry Davies from 1913 to 1916. William finished in the top 10 in The Open Championship four times and played in the 1931 and 1933 Ryder Cups.
In the 1920’s, the course was extended to 18 holes and re-named Hooton Golf Club.
In 1932, Richard (Dick) Burton was appointed the Professional at Hooton Golf Club who is best remembered for winning The Open Championship (British Open) in 1939, when it was played on the Old Course at St. Andrews in Scotland. He held The Open Championship title from 1939 until 1945 as no Open Championships were played from 1940 to 1945 (inclusive) because of World War II ! Richard also played for Great Britain in the Ryder Cup in 1935, 1937 and 1949.
We know that “Hooton Ladies Golf Club” existed in 1936 as evidence exists of the results of a ladies’ match played against Port Sunlight where ‘we’ were truly white-washed!
The course was requisitioned for the Second World War effort in 1940 which inevitably led to its’ closure.
On 12th August 1991, several ladies established “Hooton Ladies Golf Club” in response to not being allowed to join Ellesmere Port Golf Club which was open to Men Members only.
Hooton Ladies Golf Club celebrates its’ 33rd anniversary in August 2024.
MEMBERSHIP
A Member’s Annual Subscription and Affiliation Fees for C.C.L.G.A. and England Golf are due by 31st January for the year (1st January to 31st December). There is no Joining Fee.
For 2024, the Annual Subscription is £65.00 and the Affiliation Fees are £17.50.
Competitions are held every Sunday morning throughout March to October inclusive (Competition Fee is £2.50).
The Saturday Stableford Trophy Competition is played over a few Saturdays during the year (Competition Fee is £1.00).
For all Competitions, an 18 hole Green Fee is also payable to the Pro Shop for those who are not EPGC Contract Holders.
Ellesmere Port Golf Course offers several different Contract packages to suit all players including a 7 Day Membership Package from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025. This is of particular interest if you would like to play socially during the week like a number of our lady members do.
Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned golfer and whether you would like to play a little or loads… please contact us as you are more than welcome to join us for a round of golf or drinks. We pride ourselves on being friendly and welcoming to new members which we hope will make your decision to join us an easy one!
Ellesmere Port Golf Club offers golfing membership to Men at the golf course.