Sand Moor Golf Club

In 1921, Henry Barran began construction of a golf course designed by Alister MacKenzie either side of Alwoodley Lane; it was opened to the public in July 1922. In 1925, Sand Moor Golf Club was formed and, with the club agreeing to lease the course from Barran, the intention to make the course private was announced. The club officially opened in March 1926; the event was commemorated with an exhibition match involving George Duncan, George Gadd, Arthur Havers and Abe Mitchell. In the 1960s, Sand Moor purchased additional land and the club relocated entirely to the North of Alwoodley Lane, with the course being altered under the guidance of Henry Cotton. Further land was leased in 1971, and…