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…
9. Preston golf clubs down the decades
Preston Golf Club member Alan Kennedy (centre) congratulates Martin Ward of Poulton-le-Fylde (left) and John Hewitt, of Hillside, for winning the two £50 prizes donated by his firm, Peter Marsh Paper Sacks Ltd, of Liverpool, for landing shots nearest to the pin at the first hole in the morning and afternoon sessions of the Lancashire PGA Championship Photo: RETRO
10. Preston golf clubs down the decades
John Speeding who was named the new secretary of Preston Golf Club, April 1993 Photo: National World
11. Preston golf clubs down the decades
Even the attraction of the Ryder Cup failed to stop a huge turnout at Ingol Golf Club for a special Celebrity Tournament in aid of the local Heartbeat charity. Preston comedian Wandering Walter Horam prepares a different sort of shot with Ingol captain Richard Muirhead holding the ball. Also pictured (left to right): Harold Parker, Martin Lawrence, Frank Crompton, Bill Jackson and Mike Curtis. Photo: RETRO
12. Preston golf clubs down the decades
The opening of Longridge Golf Club, June 1974 Photo: National World