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
Baxenden and District Golf Club Officials for 2017
President: Peter Kennedy
Captain: Brendan Butterworth
Secretary: Neil Turner
Assistant Secretary: Bruce Howard
Captain Elect: Garry Davis
Vice-Captain: Steve Walkden
Directors: Neil Eastwood, Bruce Howard
Hon Vice Presidents: Alan Dady, Neil Eastwood, Bruce Howard, Harry Riley, Neil Turner
Competition Secretary: Anthony Wood
Greens Chairman: Michael Bottomley
Captain of Seniors: Roy Starkie
House Manager: Kim Morley
Baxenden and District Golf Club Ladies Officials for 2017
Honoray Life Members: Sandra Grayson, Iris Riley
Lady Captain: Robyn Whitehead
Lady Secretary: Sandra Grayson
Open Competition Secretary: Sandra Grayson
Competition Secretary: Bea Power
Treasurer: Marian Heys
Committee Members: Pauline Aspinall, Dorinda James
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, Professional Shop, 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.
