History
Founded in 1930, Addington Palace Golf Club celebrated its 90th anniversary in 2020. The course was designed and laid out by Fred Hawtree and J H Taylor (five time Open Champion).
1778
The Palace was built (and extended in 1835)
1929
Fred Robson at Moortown in the Ryder Cup v Gene Sarazen
1930s
Playing the 12th hole
1930s
The 15th hole
1930s
Playing from the original 16th tee, high above the 15th green
1930s
Ladies playing the old 8th green
1930s
Playing from the old 9th tee (then the 3rd hole)
1930
Swan Pond by the 4th green (then the 6th)
1931
Ryder Cup player and the club professional, Fred Robson
1937
The scorecard routing had today's 9th as two holes
1949
War hero Lord Montgomery visits the club
1950s
Aerial view of the Palace and the 11th and 9th holes
1950s
Entertainer Bob Hope enjoyed a game with Bobby Locke
1950s
Four-time Open Champion Bobby Locke playing the 11th hole
1950s
Four-time Open Champion Bobby Locke with the members
1951
Bobby Locke in the film 'Open Champion', shot at Addington Palace
1954
A four-ball of professionals in an exhibition match
1960s
Playing the 3rd hole
1970s
Course Plan
1973
Reg Glading, course record holder and 13-time club champion
1977
Al Geiberger gives the members an exhibition
1977
Comedian and club member Ronnie Corbett opens the clubhouse extension
1987
The clubhouse and 1st hole prior to the storm
2003
Surrey Amateur Championship winner, James Heath (centre)
2011
Gary Christian with Ron Christie at APGC, shortly after Gary secured his PGA Tour card
2017
Past Lady Captains
2017
Past Mens' Captains
2020
Terry Nicholls wins the Surrey Amateur Championship
We welcome contributions
We welcome contributions to the historical archive of Addington Palace Golf Club. Please contact the Club Manager.