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Our History

The Course at Barkway Park was built on set-aside land belonging to the Pigg family (who are still freeholders), a member of which John Pigg, was one of those conceived the idea of a golf course in Barkway, and put it into reality. The gently undulating terrain was well provided with ditches and, hedges, both of which, particularly the ditches, remain as stroke-gobbling hazards.

Designed by Vivian Saunders the 18 holes have always posed a challenge, enhanced by the almost ever present wind. At just under 7000 yards off the white tees with only three short holes, the par is a tough 74. Just after the course was opened in 1990 Vivian visited to see if there were any problems. She was told that most of the men were grumbling that the 2nd was to hard – the carry over the ditch was beyond them. “Take me out there to the back tee.” She said. A buggy was summoned and out she went. On the back tee she pulled out a three wood. One smooth swing later the ball, into the wind, sailed over the ditch. “I see no problem,” she said, subject closed. The men are still laying up short of that ditch to this day.

No bunkers were put in until the course had been in play for a while - with laudable result that those on the course now all present real difficulties for the average golfer of reasonable standard. Trees were planted by the thousand, and have been slow to establish themselves due to having to put down really deep roots to get to the water table. This feature is however a plus - due to the subsoil structure the land is excellent at draining, and it is Barkway’s proud boast that except in conditions of actual flood or snow the course is always open, and uses the main tees and greens all year round.

The course remains as almost as designed, although the 15th hole has been shortened to a comfortable 141 yards, and three of the greens (1st, 7th, and 15th) have been considerably increased in size. The greens generally are now acknowledged to be the finest in the area – due to the excellent policy of the current owner in putting the state of the course as an absolute priority.

Barkway Park has a really friendly atmosphere. This was a wish of John Pigg’s from the outset. The first committee meeting was held – before the course was open or any clubhouse facilities were available – in the nearby Woodman pub. The minutes of that meeting record that those present emphasised that there were to be no cliques, absolute equality for all members, and that the object of the exercise was to create a club where all would feel welcome and enjoy themselves and their golf. All competitions, and all informal meetings during the week are held on a draw basis, so the new member will quickly get to know all the other members. Ladies sit on the main committee.

We hope this brief resume of our history will tempt you to visit Barkway Park. Green fee rounds are always available (except for the very rare club days when the course is completely full), and we feel confident that you will love the challenge of the course, and enjoy a well earned pint in the informal 19th clubhouse afterwards.

Below you will find a copy of the scorecard for two course records. 

The 1st one will never be broken due to it being scored on the original course by the Clubs 1st ever Captain Matt Maciejewski. He completed this record when the 15th was an extra 60yrds; the overall course had a few extra yards on all holes due to the way it was measured when it was 1st opened. You will also notice that since the course 1st opened the stroke index’s have since been changed. 

The 2nd course record may one day be bettered, but still an outstanding score of 70, by David Dalgarno who at the time was playing off of a handicap of 6, meaning his nett score was 64.

Also on this page are lists of all Club Captains, Lady Captains, Junior Captains, and Chief Barkers. Also listed are the Club presidents, and Chairmen of the Club.

 

 

Clubs Course Record   

1994

COMPETITION

JULY STABLEFORD
S.S.S PAR
74

X

74
72
 
74
73
 
74
Indicate Tee used
DATE: 03/07/1994 TIME: 

H'CAPS

Strokes Rec'd

PLAYER A

Matt Maciejewski 5 5

 

Hole White Yards Yellow Yards Par Stroke Index Score Stab'd Points  
A
1 442 427 4 7 4 2
2 373 347 4 5 4 3
3 442 430 4 1 4 3
4 525 487 5 11 5 2
5 476 457 5 13 5 2
6 451 439 4 3 4 3
7 215 203 3 9 3 2
8 282 268 4 17 4 2
9 345 328 4 15 4 2
OUT 3551 3386 37   37 21  
PLEASE AVOID SLOW PLAY AT ALL TIMES
10 360 342 4 16 4 2  
11 535 479 5 4 4 4
12 187 166 3 14 3 2
13 384 370 4 10 5 1
14 552 547 5 8 5 2
15 201 194 3 12 2 3
16 466 458 5 6 4 3
17 461 411 4 2 4 3
18 341 336 4 18 4 2
IN 3487 3303 37   35 22
OUT 3551 3386 37   37 21
TOTAL 7038 6689 74   72 43
HANDICAP 5

 

RESULT

67

NETT SCORE 67  

43pts

 

Clubs Course Record   

2003

COMPETITION

SEPTEMBER MEDAL
S.S.S PAR
74

X

74
72
 
74
73
 
74
Indicate Tee used
DATE: 21/09/2003 TIME: 09:04

H'CAPS

Strokes Rec'd

PLAYER A

David Dalgarno 6 6

 

Hole White Yards Yellow Yards Par Stroke Index Score Red Yards Par Stroke Index
A
1 443 429 4 3 4 376 4 3
2 367 348 4 9 4 258 4 11
3 455 441 4 1 4 337 4 1
4 518 457 5 13 5 411 5 9
5 471 458 5 15 4 397 5 7
6 452 439 4 5 4 364 4 5
7 215 198 3 7 3 163 3 13
8 274 263 4 17 4 253 4 15
9 342 327 4 11 4 286 4 17
OUT 3389 3249 37    36 2845 37  
PLEASE AVOID SLOW PLAY AT ALL TIMES
10 357 340 4 12 5 312 4 12
11 531 478 5 4 4 462 5 2
12 179 166 3 10 3 150 3 14
13 381 367 4 8 4 343 4 8
14 544 539 5 6 5 478 5 6
15 141 136 3 18 2 129 3 18
16 461 454 5 14 4 401 5 4
17 461 441 4 2 4 335 4 10
18 334 328 4 16