Cheshire GOLF History

The unification of the Cheshire County Ladies Golf Association (CCLGA) and the Cheshire Union of Golf Clubs (CUGC) in 2024 has brought together two organisations each having a history of over 100 years. The CCLGA was formed in 1907 following a proposal by the Ladies Golf Union that county associations be formed to facilitate inter-county matches. The Cheshire Union was somewhat later on the scene, formed shortly after WW1 in 1920.

It is clear that the real driving force behind the formation of the Union was Daniel Mylrea, who had been instrumental in establishing the Sale Golf Club. In October, 1920 he wrote to all clubs in the county asking if they would be willing to support the proposed county Union, and it is clear he received a very positive response.

Consequently, in November, 1920, at a meeting in Manchester’s Midland Hotel, the formation of the Cheshire Union of Golf Clubs was confirmed. There was an initial tally of 36 clubs which committed to join the Union, including Royal Liverpool, Wallasey, Leasowe, Bromborough and all of the clubs in the east of the county. Harold Janion, the renowned secretary of Royal Liverpool was elected as President, with Daniel T.Mylrea (Sale) Hon Secretary and Geoffrey Tweedale (Wilmslow) Hon Treasurer, both being driving forces in the Union’s inception. It was agreed that there would be a sliding scale of subscription fees, based on the number of members within a club, subject to a minimum subscription of one guinea.

The history of each organisation has been documented in two separate books. The CCLGA history  is now out of print but can occasionally be found on eBay and other online book sellers.
The CUGC centenary book is still available via the county office.