![]() ![]() The best scores were A H Padgham, 72 P Alliss, 72 C H Whitcombe, 73 A Mitchell, 74. These matches attracted considerable interest and the public had the opportunity of seeing some excellent golf. The players included the following noted professionals A H Padgham, P Alliss, C H Whitcombe and Abe Mitchell, and also the following local professionals A H Monk, S G Rush, B Seymour and W A Rush. Professional Matches at Eastward Ho! - In April 1934, mainly through the generous help of W Cross, Esq., J.P., a series of professional matches was arranged on the Eastward Ho! links. The greens, though not heavily bunkered, are sufficiently guarded to present an interesting problem to the player, and there are just sufficient hazards to punish the over-daring or loose exponent of the game.Ĭlose study of the map indicates that the above might be the fifteenth tee not the fourteenth (M V Thomas.) The fairways throughout are of soft and natural turf, and the natural drainage of the sub-soil is sufficient to ensure play in all seasons of the year. The layout of the course is designed to make full use of the features of the land, and while not presenting difficulties calculated to discourage the moderate golfer, yet offers to the competent player full opportunities for testing his skill and judgement. The ground was viewed and reported on by James Braid, and full use was made of the advise and suggestions offered by the well-known Professional. ![]() The countryside is gently undulating, and there are no fatiguing steep ascents to tire the player.ĭuring the Great War part of the course was used for national purposes, and the present 18-hole course is the outcome of the work of re-construction, on modern lines, undertaken after the war. ![]() The course is picturesque, and the player enjoys, in addition to his game, a succession of pleasant views, embracing woodland and river scenery. "The Eastward Ho! golf course is pleasantly situated in as charming and diversified a piece of country as can be found on the East Coast, and as is as within five minutes' walk of Felixstowe Station, it forms a convenient and attractive venue for golfers, whether residents or visitors. The club issued a handbook in 1936 and the text and images are reproduced from this. Thanks to Michael V Thomas, member at Felixstowe Ferry Golf Club, for helping with the history, and supplying the following information on the Eastward Ho! Golf Club. On Saturday J Mackie (Hunstanton) won the thirty-six hole final of the £200 Professional Golf Tournament at Eastward Ho! beating James Adams (Romford) by 3 and 1. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ![]()
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