Golf Club Memories: 1968-1972. Malvern Wells, Worcestershire.

I am honoured to be able to share this image of a painting which golf club member Tom McCarry very kindly created for the Stokes family in 1972 when they lived at the club house. The image is reproduced here by kind permission, and with the full approval and support, of the copyright owner. Special thanks go to Donald McCarry.

I am honoured to be able to share these images of paintings which golf club member Tom McCarry very kindly created for the Stokes family in 1972 when they lived at the club house. The images are reproduced here by kind permission, and with the full approval and support, of the copyright owner. Special thanks go to Donald McCarry.

Does anyone know, or remember, artist and golfer Tom A. McCarry?

I’m very fortunate to be the owner of two 1972 watercolour paintings by Tom McCarry, signed TAM, and which depict the (long ago demolished) club house at the Worcestershire Golf Club. I would love to share images of these paintings online. However, as copyright in the creative work lies with Tom, or if applicable, his estate, I first need to seek their approval. I would be grateful if anyone has any info regarding Tom or any of his family, thanks.

Pictured here is the cover of A Centenary History of the Worcestershire Golf Club by Garnet Scott, published in 1979. The book includes references to Tom McCarry who was a member of the golf club during the 1960s and 1970s and had held the position of club secretary from 1972-1974.

Pictured here is the cover of A Centenary History of the Worcestershire Golf Club by Garnet Scott, published in 1979.

Pictured here is the cover of A Centenary History of the Worcestershire Golf Club by Garnet Scott, published in 1979.

Remembering Len Phipps, long time club professional and greenkeeper

A much loved and fondly remembered figure, Len had started to learn the greenkeeper's job under his father Herbert, around 1918, and began in his role as greenpkeeper in the mid 1920s. His remarkable contribution to the Worcestershire Golf Club extended beyond his retirement in January 1969, right up towards the time of his passing in June 1975.

The picture and accompanying note shown here are taken from A Centenary History of the Worcestershire Golf Club by Garnet Scott, published in 1979.

Remembering Marian Carr, who sadly left us in October 2000. (See link to Golf Business News article in comments below.)

In the period 1968 to 1972, she was known as Marian Ashmore, and was often partnered on the golf course with Ken Carr, and so I am assuming they also became partners in marriage.

The picture and accompanying note shown here are taken from A Centenary History of the Worcestershire Golf Club by Garnet Scott, published in 1979.

Some familiar faces from 1968-1972 are showing here, as directors and members of the Centenary Committee in 1979.

Photo taken from A Centenary History of the Worcestershire Golf Club by Garnet Scott, published in 1979, and reproduced by kind permission of the Worcestershire Golf Club

Here is a rare photo of (l-r): Joe Powles; Maureen Stokes; Len Phipps

Photo is reproduced by kind permission of the Worcestershire Golf Club

Reproduced by kind permission of the Worcestershire Golf Club

Reproduced by kind permission of the Worcestershire Golf Club

This video contains some wonderful rare footage, with audio commentary from Ted Evans.

The Worcestershire Golf Club Centenary celebrations in 1979, followed by home movie footage of the golf club 1964-1978.

The Worcestershire Golf Club Archive Footage The Worcestershire Golf Club Centenary celebrations in 1979, followed by home movie footage of the golf club 1964 - 1978.

Photos from the personal collection of Gary Stokes; digitally enhanced by Phil Temperley.