Oxhey Golf Club
Oxhey Golf Club was located near Watford in Hertfordshire, England. It opened informally on 4 May 1912. The 18‑hole course, designed by Harry Vardon, is a par 72 and about 6,539 yards (5,979 meters) long.
The club hosted important tournaments, including the McVitie & Price Tournament and the News of the World Match Play. The final stage of the News of the World Match Play was planned for Oxhey in 1914, but it was cancelled because of World War I.
At the opening, a match between Harry Vardon and Ted Ray was played; Ray, who became the club professional and stayed until 1940, won the match 4 and 2.
World War I had a big impact. Many members resigned, including eight women. Ground staff and caddies served in the military, and some were casualties. By 1917 the course was in poor condition, with grazing animals and damaged bunkers. A fire destroyed some sheds, but they were rebuilt.
After the war, the course gradually improved. By 1921 the course was in good condition and hosted the 1921 McVitie & Price Tournament, won by Abe Mitchell by two strokes over Joe Kirkwood Sr.
In 1944 plans were approved to redevelop Oxhey Place as a cottage estate. The golf club closed on 31 October 1946. The course was run by the local council until 31 March 1952, when it was shut and plans were made to turn it into playing fields and a community centre.
In 1991 a new 9‑hole course opened at Oxhey Park Golf Club, but that course has since closed. Oxhey also hosted the first Vagliano Trophy in 1931.
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