History of the League

The League was formed initially in 1971, by representatives of Calcot Park, Goring & Streatley, Newbury and Crookham and Reading Golf Clubs. Subsequently enlarged by the addition of Henley and Sonning, and more recently by East Berkshire Golf Club, with the primary aim of fostering greater incentive and keener competition between the Clubs in the area.

In 1998 a 2nd Division was formed with Bearwood Lakes, Castle Royle, Sandford Springs, West Berkshire and Windlesham. In 1999 the 2nd Division was expanded to seven teams with the addition of Sand Martins and Wokefield Park.

In 2000 a 3rd Division was formed with East Berkshire 2nd Team, Aspect Park, Badgemore Park, Harleyford and The Lambourne clubs joining. In 2001 the 3rd Division was expanded for the 2002 playing season to include Parasampia and Caversham Heath Golf Clubs.

Each year there will be an annual dinner and the winning club shall be given the opportunity of arranging the dinner at their own club premises unless circumstances dictate otherwise. Numbers to attend to be governed by available facilities and additional to Team Captains, Club Secretaries and team members, other guests shall be invited where possible in accordance with established custom. The Trophies and team prizes will be presented at the dinner.

Each year a Summer Meeting will be held at the various clubs on a rota basis, the format to be determined on an annual basis depending on the facilities available at the host club and the number of teams in the League. Teams could include Club Captain, Secretary, Professional, Junior and President.