Publications
A Narrative of Littlehampton Golf Club, by Ian Wiseman, published 25 August 2016 (320 pp., Matador, ISBN-10: 1785892738 & ISBN-13: 9781785892738) accessible at: West Sussex Libraries
Abstract:The book was written as part of the celebrations for one hundred and twenty five years of Littlehampton Golf Club. It is not just a chronological account of the golf club's development over the years but delves into the narrative behind that history. In 1889 two local solicitors worked together and successfully formed the club, one of the first members was Henry the 15th Duke of Norfolk Earl Marshal of England who became President of the Club. The Dukes of Norfolk have continued the Presidency to the present day. The book gives a brief account of the family history of the Dukes. The book follows the development of this links golf course from the records of King Conute through to William the Conqueror and the local gentry who owned the land, the purchase of the Napoleonic fort and rifle range to the first nine hole course and the major course development by J H Taylor and F G Hawtree during the early nineteen twenties. In WW11 parts of the course were used in preparations for the D Day landing of allied force into France Questions are answered about the golf clubs that were used by members and the types of balls that developed over the early years, the care of the course and development of machinery. Ladies are not forgotten as the book explores the development of golf both locally and nationally. The book records the Club's fine array of trophies and how they came to the club, one in particular refers not to golf but the war between Burmah and India in eighteen twenty four to eighteen twenty six. Perhaps the most significant occurrence of recent time was the arson attack which destroyed the club house and the club records.