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On 5th August 1922 the club was formally constituted and the next 10 years saw significant changes culminating in a full 18 holes being built by Messrs Hawtree & Sons opening for play in September 1931. The layout remains generally unchanged today, having evolved into a classic 18 hole downland course.
High Post has had a reputation for producing quality golfers and has been regarded as extremely competitive with many of the early members playing off low handicaps. The clubs competitions have enjoyed longevity with many of the current events retaining their original format. These include the ‘Invitation Team Foursomes' played annually during early October and contested by 16 teams of six scratch golfers from clubs spread across Southern England.
On 19th September 1954, the prominent South African golfer, Bobby Locke, visited the club, he played an exhibition match with Percy Alliss and his son Peter, together with Tom Stone, the home professional, and details of the match are displayed in the clubhouse. He finished off his visit by producing a ukulele and entertaining the members with an amusing selection of songs.
Peter Allis rates High Post so highly he once said he would include the par 4 ninth hole in his "Dream 18". In 1997 Golf Monthly described the course as a "hidden gem".
High Post has hosted the South West Amateur Championship in 1998, the prestigious Carris Trophy in 1999, the Wiltshire County Championship on countless occasions and more recently, the Girl's British Open Amateur Championship. In 2008 the club hosted the English Boys Open (McGregor Trophy) at the request of England Golf.
If further proof were needed of High Post's pedigree, how about some of the past winners/participants of the High Post Open, including Andrew Sherborne, David Howell, Zane Scotland and Justin Rose, all of whom are now established stars in the world of professional golf.
High Post's great strength is it's all year round playability. The free draining chalk down-land enables golfers to enjoy summer greens and tees even in the depth of winter.
Even if your golf is not quite up to scratch, come along to admire the stunning views across the famous Salisbury Plain or take a lesson from arguably the South's finest golf coach, Tony Isaacs.
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