Sussex golf club celebrates 125th anniversary

Crowborough Beacon Golf Club is celebrating its 125th anniversary.
New trophies will help Crowborough Beacon GC celebrate 125 years of golfNew trophies will help Crowborough Beacon GC celebrate 125 years of golf
New trophies will help Crowborough Beacon GC celebrate 125 years of golf

It was on October 5, 1895, that Crowborough’s famous golf club was formed.

It has been ranked as the 72nd best course in England and can boast world renowned author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle as a former captain as well as strong influences by two legendary golf course architects, Harry S Colt and Dr Alister Mackenzie.

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Much has changed since then but it remains a spectacular course set on the highest point in Sussex and enjoys commanding views to the South Downs and, on a clear day, the sea.

While very proud of its history and traditions it is now a very modern and diverse club which welcomes members from all walks of life who enjoy its friendly atmosphere and opportunities for social and competitive golf.

The pandemic has curtailed the week of celebrations the club had planned, but it will not go unmarked with the holding of the inaugural Anniversary Trophy and Salver to be held over the weekend of October 24-25, where upwards of 150 members will compete to be the first names engraved on the trophies.

Club captain Gary Reeve-Wing and lady captain Lindsay Young have commissioned two new trophies to be competed for every year.

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The club are always looking for new members, established golfers or those new to the game. You are invited to get in touch.

Contact James or Vicki on 01892 661511 or [email protected] for more information.