Rothley Park Golf Club

115 years ago today!
The first recorded meeting of the Rothley Park Golf Club was held in the club house on 23rd August 1911. At that meeting, chaired by the President, Major Abbott Robinson, the Greens and House Committees were elected, the list of Gentlemen and Lady Members proposed and seconded and the Rules and Regulations agreed. It was noted that ‘no Caddies were to be allowed on Sunday’, and the club’s existence commenced.
40 men started work on the course in the Autumn of 1910, under the supervision of Tom Williamson. Williamson was professional at Notts Golf Club and as well as designing Rothley Park he designed over 60 courses mostly in the Midlands.
The course was officially opened in May 1912. The official opening of Rothley Park Golf Club attracted a number of distinguished guests.
• Front row centre - Frederick Merttens
• Front, second from the left - The Earl of Lanesborough
• Front, fourth from the left - James Braid. Winner of 5 Opens
• Front, fourth from the right – Harry Vardon. Winner of 6 Opens and 1 US Open
• Back row, third from the right – J.H.Taylor. Winner of 5 Opens
• Back, extreme right – James Sorley, club professional

What a great history we have at RPGC

Despite losing the last game of the season 3 - 2 at home to Lingdale, RPGC’s men’s B team finish the season runners up to Beedles Lake. Congratulations to Captain Paul Lewis and all the members who have represented the club during the season. Thanks also to team sponsors, The Manor House | Quorn and Simtec.
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The second RPGC Academy Social was held on Monday evening, 17th August, where 19 of our Adult Beginners/ Improves Academy were joined by 19 Member Volunteers. Everyone went out to play in groups of 3 and 4 before returning to the clubhouse to have a social get together over some drinks and nibbles.
It was fantastic to hear how much everyone enjoyed their games along with meeting each other and socialising together on and off the course. The Socials are always popular and are an important part of the Academy membership/ progression.
Frankie and Claudia did a great job looking after everyone in the clubhouse.
Thanks to all concerned.
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Congratulations to Scott Wormleighton who won the L&RGU Champion of Champions for the second time yesterday at Lingdale Golf Club. Scott’s total of 148 beat runner up Spencer Sheffield of Kibworth Golf Club by one shot.