And, what’s more, fans of the sports are blessed to have access to so many fantastic courses in the Preston area, so without further ado, here we take a look at some of our best archive pictures of Preston’s many golf clubs over the years...
Also, be sure not to miss some of our other recent retro articles…
1. Preston golf clubs down the decades
1972: Golfers at Penwortham Golf Club, from left, Ted Dexter, Joe Mercer, Tom Finney, Bobby Charleton and Matt Busby Photo: National World
2. Preston golf clubs down the decades
The Ashton and Lea Golf Club team, which won the Fylde League and Final Challenge Trophy. Pictured (from left to right): Tony Gradwell, Walter Henery, Adrian Lewthwaite (individual prize), Bill Mawdesley, Harold Varley (team captain), Howard Wilkinson, Cyril Flynn (club captain), Steve Wilkinson, Bill Hunt and Steve Carroll Photo: RETRO
3. Preston golf clubs down the decades
A sponsored walk by members of Leyland Golf Club's ladies section raised hundreds of pounds for two children's charities in the Preston and Leyland areas. Above: Matthew and Kate Wareing of Charnock Richard are ready to be pushed on the sponsored walk Photo: RETRO
4. Preston golf clubs down the decades
A sponsored walk by members of Leyland Golf Club's ladies section raised hundreds of pounds for two children's charities in the Preston and Leyland areas. Above: Matthew and Kate Wareing of Charnock Richard are ready to be pushed on the sponsored walk Photo: RETRO