Golf Day
Date: Friday, 17th June 2011
Location: Castle Eden Golf Club, Hartlepool
Castle Eden Golf Club was formally known as THE DENE GOLF CLUB and was formed after the first World War by some of the staff of Messrs. J. Nimmo & Son Ltd., Brewers of Castle Eden, with the help of the owner. Although the course stands amidst coal mines, there are no signs of mining activities from the course, and the surrounding scenery is beautiful indeed.
Two holes are always referred to as the "Clock hole" and the "Punchbowl" which are the present 5th and 6th holes respectively. The "Clock" hole derives its name from the fact that the green is near the side of the road in front of the Brewery on the wall of which is a large clock overlooking the golf course; while the "Punchbowl" is so called because the former green at the 6th hole was in a hollow in the shape of a bowl. One of the most interesting holes is the 8th hole which is 190 yards long, there being about 100 yards carry over a ravine, often a graveyard of good scores.
