The settlement was the centre of Moravian activity in Britain. Count Zinzendorf of Moravia founded it in 1744.
It was in 1743, when the Count visited the area that he decided on Fulneck as the site for a new settlement. He acquired the land through Mr Ingham, a clergyman from Aberford.
Between 1746 and 1771, a village was erected on the hillside. It was at this time that the coaching Inn/Guest House and stable were erected.
The stable is still used today, as the tractor shed.
Unfortunately the Inn/Guest House collapsed during the 1960's when the foundations moved during excavations to provide a new science block for Fulneck school.
The Beginning of Golf at Fulneck
It is believed that the first meeting of the Golf Club took place in a room at Reverand W.T. Titterington's house, in 1892.
In October of 1893, Members of Fulneck Golf Club met in the Inn/Guesthouse at Fulneck. Eight new members were made, of whom five were ladies.
October 1902, saw the recruitment of a Caddie Master. his wages were 9d per week. Discussions also started regarding the procurement of suitable premises for the Clubhouse.
In October 1903, Fulneck Golf Club joined the Yorkshire Union of Golf Clubs.
The Tempest Challenge Cup (the most coveted trophy of the club, even today) was presented to the club by Sir Tristram Tempest in June of 1904. He hoped that it would incite members to friendly rivalry and a desire to improve their play.
Changing the course and purchasing land
Between 1920 and 1922, a Club house was finally erected. It consisted of two 1914/18 ex-army billets erected on the present site.
Conditions gradually improved, more land was rented and the present course began to take shape. It was at this time that the club was formed into a Limited Company.Extensive changes were made to the course during the 1930's and thanks to the lady members in particular, the Club survived during and after the war years.
1950 to 1959 saw another round of changes and improvements. It was during this time that land that had been rented, was purchased after years of negotiations.
Volunteers helped with renovations to the beck and the bridge in the late 1960's and early 1970's.
1992 saw the One hundredth anniversary of the club.
Thanks to those members who have, and do contribute to the upkeep of this hidden gem, we continue to enjoy excellent golf and friendly facilities today.
