MEMBERS’ CORNER
Perhaps the earliest memory comes from Eileen Paddick: “My first memory of Badgemore was being invited to Badgemore House for lunch by a school friend, Liz McAlpine. Liz and her sister Lyn were adopted daughters of Miss McAlpine. We went to Lynton House school in Maidenhead and the McAlpines would arrive in an Austin A30, driven by a chauffeur with cap. Miss McAlpine, who was of adequate build, squeezed in beside the chauffeur, with Liz and Lyn in the back. This was their routine every morning and afternoon. Lunch at Badgemore House was served by the butler – daunting for me as I was only 10 or 11 years old, and I was offered a small glass of wine! Too scared to say ‘No thank you’ I took one sip and thought it was ghastly – how times have changed! I was also invited to a November 5 bonfire party which was held near the ‘Dingley Dell’ by the eighth tee.”
“Badgemore Park offers each and every member something that resonates closely with them”
As the club celebrates its golden jubilee, it’s a great time to hear from the members and what Badgemore means to them. People join a golf club for many and varied reasons. For some, it’s a place to simply play golf. For others it’s a place to make and meet with friends. For some people, it’s to have a sense of belonging and support. What is key is that Badgemore Park offers each and every member something that resonates closely with them. We reached out to members and asked them to share their personal thoughts and memories of the club, which they readily did. These memories come from across the years – some from before Badgemore was ever a golf club. Enjoy our selection.
ABOVE: THE SHADOWS HAVE NOTHING ON GORDON HANNAM AND KEN ARLETT
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