1917 Rare - A. C. MONK Professional Golfer, EAST HERTS GOLF CLUB signed note
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1917 Rare - A. C. MONK Greenkeeper & Professional Golfer, EAST HERTS GOLF CLUB a signed note on Golf Club stationery to a Mr Carmichael regarding a lawnmower for sale.
A. C. Monk was listed in 1898 as Greenkeeper & professional at Farnham Golf Club, Farnham, Surrey, his famous Son, Douglas Monk was Born on May 17, 1900, Monk learned golf as a caddy, like many fellow countrymen. He was the son of a greenkeeper/professional, A C Monk, who worked at East Herts GC near London from 1906 to 1923.Douglas Monk was an English golf professional who had worked in the Netherlands since 1923. Douglas Monk was the second professional at the Hilversumsche Golf Club . He succeeded Edward John Hill on December 31, 1923, who was discharged due to a long illness. Monk remained in the service of the Hilversumsche until November 30, 1957, but was replaced by Joop Rühl from April 1, 1941 until the end of the Second World War , so that he could return to England. Monk returned on January 1, 1946, and on March 1, 1948, Rühl went to Kennemer Golf & Country Club .As an all-round club pro, he not only taught but also imported iron club heads from England and made hickory shafts himself. He made the wooden club heads from persimmon. He had several assistants: the Dutch Piet Witte (1924-1929), who then went to De Dommel, and Gerrit Dorrestein (1929-1948), who then went to the Rosendaelsche, just after his youngest son Jan was born. After that, the Englishman A. James (1948-1951) worked for Monk, who then left for the Noordwijkse Golf Club . Monk then took on C Pennington (1951-1957), who won the Dutch PGA Championship in 1955 .From 1930-1952 he was captain of the Dutch team, which played the Interland Holland - Belgium every year.In the night of 12 to 13 December 1932, the clubhouse of the Hilversumsche burned down. The members received 75 guilders in compensation for lost goods and were allowed to dress up in Groot Kievitsdal until the new clubhouse was opened on October 7, 1933.Monk also went through the major track renovation of the 1952 as the Standard Scratch Score (SSS) was introduced. In the 1951 General Assembly, Sir Guy Campbell's plans were approved and a pension scheme for Monk was established. In 1957 Monk was succeeded by Gerard de Wit . He presented the members with The Monk Cup as a prize for an annual eclectic 18-hole golf tournament.Monk was secretary of the Dutch Golf Committee, the predecessor of the Dutch Golf Federation . He was involved in the establishment of the current Twente Cup in 1928-1929 , which he won in 1938.
A BRIEF HISTORY of EAST HERTS GOLF CLUB
Lime Kiln Farm, Ware was bought by Albert Sandeman of “Port” fame who with Basil Richardson, founded East Herts Golf Club which was opened on 9 November 1899. The formal opening was by Arthur Balfour MP for Hertford (1874-85) and later Prime Minister (1902-06). The original course, which more or less corresponds to the Chadwell Springs course, was designed by J H Taylor who won The Open 5 times! The second 9 holes and redesign of the course was started in 1920 by James Braid – who also won The Open 5 times!In October 1922, the clubhouse burnt down to the ground, along with all the records, clubs and lockers. The Club was offered the freehold of the course in 1925 by Mr Sandeman but, following the fire, the members were unable to raise the money. However, East Herts continued as leaseholders at Chadwell Springs until 1971.Having to vacate Chadwell Springs, the East Herts members were offered Hamels Park – consisting of 129 acres of virgin parkland. The 1968 Captain, Alf Hayes, along with F S Nicholl, Stan Rippon, Jack Watts, Ray Yorke and Club Secretary JIMMY James formed the Action Committee which on 1 June 1974 moved the Club to Hamels Park.The course was designed by a committee consisting of John Bennett, Jack Watts and Club Professional David Lewis. The work was overseen by the above members and many volunteers who are still leading lights within the Club.No-one can play East Herts Golf Club without enjoying the splendour of Hamels Mansion. Hamels Park was mentioned in the Doomsday Book. The original Mansion was built in 1580 and the mansion we see today rebuilt in 1834. It has subsequently been magnificently refurbished by Hubert C Leach and Co and was used as their headquarters until 2015.As with many democratic organisations, progress and change occurs slowly. Some changes were forced upon the Club – such as the effects of Dutch Elm Disease destroying many of the specimen Later, the great storm of 16 October 1987 further ravaged the course.
Lime Kiln Farm, Ware was bought by Albert Sandeman of “Port” fame who with Basil Richardson, founded East Herts Golf Club which was opened on 9 November 1899. The formal opening was by Arthur Balfour MP for Hertford (1874-85) and later Prime Minister (1902-06). The original course, which more or less corresponds to the Chadwell Springs course, was designed by J H Taylor who won The Open 5 times! The second 9 holes and redesign of the course was started in 1920 by James Braid – who also won The Open 5 times!In October 1922, the clubhouse burnt down to the ground, along with all the records, clubs and lockers. The Club was offered the freehold of the course in 1925 by Mr Sandeman but, following the fire, the members were unable to raise the money. However, East Herts continued as leaseholders at Chadwell Springs until 1971.Having to vacate Chadwell Springs, the East Herts members were offered Hamels Park – consisting of 129 acres of virgin parkland. The 1968 Captain, Alf Hayes, along with F S Nicholl, Stan Rippon, Jack Watts, Ray Yorke and Club Secretary JIMMY James formed the Action Committee which on 1 June 1974 moved the Club to Hamels Park.The course was designed by a committee consisting of John Bennett, Jack Watts and Club Professional David Lewis. The work was overseen by the above members and many volunteers who are still leading lights within the Club.No-one can play East Herts Golf Club without enjoying the splendour of Hamels Mansion. Hamels Park was mentioned in the Doomsday Book. The original Mansion was built in 1580 and the mansion we see today rebuilt in 1834. It has subsequently been magnificently refurbished by Hubert C Leach and Co and was used as their headquarters until 2015.As with many democratic organisations, progress and change occurs slowly. Some changes were forced upon the Club – such as the effects of Dutch Elm Disease destroying many of the specimen Later, the great storm of 16 October 1987 further ravaged the course.
Many bunkers were installed, reshaped or moved and to this day improvement continues to be made involving the construction of new tees, installation of new bunkers, a new short game practice area and improved drainage.
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| Type | Billhead - Letterhead |
| English County | Hertfordshire |
| City/Town/Village | Ware |
| Family Name | Monk |
| Era | 1911-1920 |
| Firms Name | EAST HERTS GOLF CLUB |
| Sport | Golf |
| Document Type | Manuscript Letter |
| Year of Issue | 1917 |