Leighton Buzzard Golf Club
Golf club in Bedfordshire, England
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Leighton Buzzard Golf Club is a golf club near the village of Heath and Reach, north of Leighton Buzzard in Bedfordshire, England. The club was founded in 1925 with a nine-hole golf course, that was later extended to eighteen holes.[1] The present 11th hole, is a short steep downhill par three enclosed by overhanging trees with and an extremely undulating green. It formed part of the original nine-hole course and has been noted as one of the club's best-known holes. Golf writer and broadcaster Henry Longhurst described it as "an outstanding hole" and is reported to have rated Leighton Buzzard highly among nine-hole courses.[2] The course has been ranked as one of the best in Bedfordshire.[3]
Arthur Lacey was the club professional from 1927 to 1928. Ian Poulter was the assistant professional for several years before forging a career on the European Tour and the PGA Tour. He worked in the professional shop and gave junior golf lessons for £1 an hour. He was known for making the lessons fun and engaging. He worked alongside Phil Abbot under Head professional Lee Scarbrow. [3]
An earlier club with a similar name, Leighton Buzzard and District Golf Club, was founded in September 1905.[4] This club took over the course formerly used by Grovebury Golf Club, and ceased to exist around 1915.[5]
