Introducing the Hull Golf Club - Buggy App, your ultimate guide to playing Hull Golf Club, Kirk Ella, Hull.
Hull Golf Club was the first golf club in the Hull area. It was founded in 1904 by 9 local golfers of whom Haggitt Colbeck, a solicitor, was the guiding spirit - and first captain.
The initial site was just off Anlaby Road, about 3 miles to the east of the present club, which later became the location for Boothferry Park, until recently the home of Hull City Football Club.
The course, originally 9 holes, was extended to 18 holes in 1906. In 1907 the Ladies committee was formed, the first Lady captain being Mrs J.A. Brown.
During World War I (and World War II), golf continued to be played, but major competitions were suspended. In 1921, for reasons that are unclear, the original club was wound up and replaced by Hull Golf Club (1921) Limited, the present company. The clubhouse and course remained unchanged, but only for 3 years.
In 1924, a road and house building programme by Hull City Corporation forced the club to move to its present site at Kirk Ella. The club bought part of the land needed from E.S. Wade. This included Kirk Ella Hall, which became the new clubhouse. The other land was, initially, leased from another Kirk Ella landowner, C.A.V. Sykes of West Ella Hall. The club purchased it in 1945. Both pieces of land were mostly parkland.
The new course (18 holes) was designed by the famous James Braid, and originally opened on the 21st May 1925 by club captain R.B. (Bruce) Johnston. Later that day, Braid, J.H. Taylor, C.A. Whitcombe and A.G. Havers played an exhibition match.
Few changes have been made to Braids layout. However, there have been major changes to the par and, recently, the stroke index of several holes. The course is also much more wooded now, and there are fewer bunkers.
The app features the Whole in One Golf GPS Range Finder and Digital Guide to playing the Resorts 18 hole championship golf course. The App works as an virtual aid, giving you a 3D Flyover of each hole, a pin positioning system and Whole in One Golfs unique Scorecard, enabling players to Score a round of upto 4 players, submit to the club and review their rounds afterwards.
Features
- GPS Distances to the Front, Middle, Back of the Green
- 3D Flyover of each hole with Pro-Tip voiceover
- Hole by Hole imagery
- Full length
- From 150/200 Yards
- Aerial shot of Green with sizes
- Course Information