Baxenden & District Golf Club
The club was originally founded by a group of local businessman Meeting at the Hargreaves Arms Public House, Accrington. The first Annual General Meeting, for members and intending members was held on 3rd February 1913 in the Don Café Blackburn Road Accrington.
The first clubhouse was Gallow Hall Farm, a quarter of a mile from its current location. The current clubhouse was purchased for £1,320 in 1926 and the ‘new’ course opened in 1928.
Hargreaves Arms Accrington
Officials for 2019
President: David Riley
Captain: Fran de Rosa
Secretary: Nick Whittaker
Treasurer: Tony Dobson
Director: David Riley
Captain Elect: Alan Whittaker
Vice-Captain: Garry Davies
Hon. Vice Presidents: Alan Dady, Neil Eastwood, Bruce Howard, Harry Riley, Neil Turner
Competition Secretary: Gary Barlow
Greens Chairman: Steve Ward
House Manager: Steve Riley
House Chairman: Alan Whittaker
Social Chairman: Steve Greenwood
Captain of Seniors: Harry Robson
Junior Organizer: Dennis Jackson
Ladies Officials for 2019
Honorary Life Members: Sandra Grayson, Iris Riley
Lady Secretary: Sandra Grayson
Open Competition Secretary: Dee James
Competition Secretary: Bea Power
Assistant Comp Secretary: Brenda O’Neill
Treasurer: Marian Heys
Set in rolling hillside on the Hyndburn- Rossendale boundary, Baxenden boasts a 9 hole course to be proud of. It offers a challenge to golfers of all abilities and is an excellent choice for parties or single golfer alike. The competition length is 5734 yards, SSS 68, with a par of 70 .
From the outer reaches of the course there are splendid panoramic views of the Ribble Estuary and the Pennine Hills of Ingleborough and Pendle.
Golf Club Facilities
Clubhouse with Bar, Catering. Changing Rooms, Showers, Snooker Room, Golf Practice Area.
Club Food
| Breakfasts | Homemade | Baguette | Bar Meals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full English Breakfast, Berry Special, Breakfast Sandwiches | Plate Meat Pie, Cheese Onion Pie | Meatball, Chicken, Prawn | Chilli / Curry, Chicken Burgers, Beef Burgers, Steak Canadians, Breaded Fish – Served With Salad / Chips or Rice |
Mon-Fri – Club food preparation will cease 30 mins before club closure. Sat-Sunday – Food is available until 5pm Only.
