Bath Golf Club, Somerset in England

The Bath Golf Club was founded in 1880 at Kingsdown but moved to its
present location in 1881. The land was rented from the successors of Ralph
Allen, who had made his fortune with the Postal Service and invested it
in quarrying Bath Stone, which influences the city to this day. Some of
the old stone quarries are still very much apparent, such as the area
adjacent to the 14th hole.
Close by the Clubhouse is the folly built by Ralph Allen. Named Sham
Castle, it was constructed using the indigenous stone to provide him with
a view from his town house, and it is from this that the Club derives
its name. The course is situated on Bathampton Down, overlooking the Avon
Valley, with superb views of Bath and the surrounding countryside. In
spite of being on high ground, the course provides a pleasant and untiring
mixture of level and undulating playing conditions. Much of the original
layout of the course has been retained and the tees, fairways and greens
are maintained to a high standard. As a result Bath is a regular venue
for Somerset County matches and championships.
Bath Golf Club
Sham Castle
North Road
Bath
Somerset BA2 6JG
Tel: 01225 463834
Fax: 01225 331027
Website: www.bathgolfclub.org.uk