Cleeve Hill - Story of a Golf Club

[@tadhgoconnor434]

I played here with my brother its an incredible design the England Golf should act this course is a piece of history and art, its priceless. It would be an extremely sad day if it were to cease being a golf course. The Council and England Golf should come together to keep it open as a public golf course, it is simply stunning.

[@CookieJarGolf]

Tadhg O’Connor we agree - if it was a building it would be protected by statute

[@jonathanmercer7109]

Our group, Save Cleeve Hill Golf, has made a reach out to England Golf for that purpose.

[@peteremery5684]

I've lived in Canada for the last 20 years but I have wonderful memories of playing this course, it is true links golf, very challenging. There is nothing really like it over here, and I just hope that I will get another chance to play Cleeve Hill. In my opinion it follows the Scottish model very closely and keeps the game accessible to working people at a reasonable price. Good luck to those involved in trying to save it.

[@5992orchards]

Another beautiful and emotive video!...and just like the Royal Liverpool and Woking videos, makes me want to visit Cleeve Hill as soon as possible...unfortunately, being on the other side of the pond in COVID times, I am not sure when this will be. Well done Cookie Jar Golf and I hope this helps drive the necessary support for Cleeve Hill Golf Club!

[@CookieJarGolf]

Get in a car and make it happen 👍 You won’t be disappointed 😎

[@5992orchards]

@@CookieJarGolf will add it to the list on next trip from USA to England!

[@CookieJarGolf]

It’s a perfect way of breaking up a trip from an airport in many directions! Shout when you’re over 👍

[@5992orchards]

@@CookieJarGolf will give you a shout next trip, which is already in the works :) ...keep up the great work, look forward to the next video!

[@Hewster78]

One of the finest walks in golf without a doubt. Great video, thank you for making it.

[@CookieJarGolf]

Oh it’s a peach of a course 🍑 do you play it often?

[@Hewster78]

Cookie Jar Golf at least once a week

[@barny2882]

Fantastic job showing what the course truly offers.

[@CookieJarGolf]

Bernard Payne thank you - it’s a stunning place

[@samwilliams238]

Awesome work again Mills and team 🔥🔥🔥🔥🤞🤞

[@CookieJarGolf]

Sam Williams 👊💥

[@cliverose9958]

Beautifully made film. You’ve really captured the spirit of Cleeve Hill golf club. I sincerely hope that the course is saved because it is a real joy to play there even when you’re being blown off your feet on your back swing!

[@CookieJarGolf]

Clive Rose thank you 🙏 yeah we’re really happy with how the film came out! Completely agree, luckily we had some nice weather and not too breezy, but I can imagine on the wrong day it becomes a real battle 😂

[@paulasmith7256]

Am no golfer, but thank you for this, have spent many many hours walking and enjoying Cleeve Hill and it’s golf course 👍 I hope it is saved and has a renaissance

[@CookieJarGolf]

Paula Smith thanks - I’m certain it can be! Beautiful spot and so nice how golf and other passtimes all run harmoniously there 👍

[@andrewpicken698]

Fabulous video. Would love to provide links to it for an article I am composing. Have signed the petition.

[@CookieJarGolf]

Andrew Picken thank you and please do. If you want to get in touch with us - we’re on @cookiejargolf and [e-mail]

[@stevenfortney2752]

Awesome! Sounds like it's been saved!!!

[@CookieJarGolf]

Absolutely 👍👍

[@citychamps9811]

Great video. Such refreshing and quality content of an awesome course that must be saved. Great job for raising the awareness of the golfing jewel CJG

[@CookieJarGolf]

Thank you 🙏

[@MsGman598]

I grew up playing golf at Cleeve Hill, I spent most of my childhood up there being a junior member for years. Then when I left school I was the assistant to Dave Finch the professional who is still there now. I can't believe that the council are doing this. It's unbelievably sad and hope that someone can come up with something to stop this happening to such a great golf course 🙏

[@CookieJarGolf]

Just Above The Average Golfer I think the council just don’t know about the place in the same way as the golfing community! With some luck and effort from people in the industry we’re sure it can be saved

[@chrisburke9932]

I have it at number 1 on my favourites in England so far. It would be a great loss.

[@CookieJarGolf]

It’s certainly memorable. Amazingly there are a whole host of clubs around the Cotswolds which are incredible value and very interesting layouts! 👍

[@chrisburke9932]

@@CookieJarGolf I've played Minch old and painswick; like both.

[@CookieJarGolf]

All epic tracks 👍

[@hackstii6175]

Playing this weekend so it’s still running !

[@CookieJarGolf]

Absolutely

[@hackstii6175]

@@CookieJarGolf £45 a around now 🤣 good cafe, amazing course. 8.9/10

[@markwoods6794]

Fantastic video. I only found out about this course recently from England Golf Project, it’s only 45 mins from me too. Looking to play early October

[@CookieJarGolf]

Mark Woods you’ll have a great time! It’s a super course, so unique, amazing greens! You’ll love it 👍👍

[@streamleazefishhouse]

I believe it has been saved.

[@jonathanmercer7109]

Thanks to Cookie Jar Golf for this excellent video, which gives a great flavour of the course. I am founder and co-Admin of Save Cleeve Hill Golf Course, which can be found on Facebook. We're liaising with club committee and other stakeholders and interested parties to fight this closure and secure golf on the Common for the long-term future. Please do visit the group page, join, and support us to prevent this threatened closure. The course has a huge place in the history of golf locally and beyond, as well as providing facilities that are invaluable in enabling access to the Common for all visitors.

[@geertengolft]

Great capture. Is the course saved?

[@CookieJarGolf]

It is indeed. They do country membership very cheaply for those wanting to support. Great place Check out the podcast we did in 2021 with the new owners Sam & Nick

[@geertengolft]

@@CookieJarGolf that's so good to hear. I'll give the podcast a listen!

[@peterlund6495]

Beautifully shot video on what can only be discribed as a truly Historical golf course, would St Andrews be put in the same situation?

[@CookieJarGolf]

Peter Lund thank you - it’s sad to see any course go, but when it’s ticking every box on the charts, then something has to be done. More films to come this week

[@andybyrd72]

Hasn't anyone noticed that golf membership is on an upward curve since Covid Crazy time to think of closing such a unique course

[@CookieJarGolf]

I think that’s the stark thing, and why it could be saved with the right approach and investment! Crazy times but this place shouldn’t be a victim of it all - if anything it should be thriving

[@smashman22003]

“The low green fee of £15 at peak times might deter golfers” I’m so glad the new owners have looked to resolve that by doubling the green fees on what is essentially common land to £30 at peak times....the locals and regulars must be thrilled at how accessible golf in the area must be now 🤦‍♂️

[@CookieJarGolf]

£15 though not only deters people from visiting but also makes it difficult to run a financially viable golf course in the current climate. I don’t think protecting what is a crazily low green fee (for any course, not just somewhere as good as Cleeve) should be the goal when the club needs to be solvent and successful, and regular / local golfers can take advantage of off-peak rates or indeed membership... 🤷‍♂️ hopefully the new ownership helps move what is a fabulous course forward 👍

[@nickwatson8557]

Dear lord, it looks like it should be a UNESCO heritage site!

[@CookieJarGolf]

Sure should be! Luckily it’s been saved and new owners will take over from 1st April

[@rory5780]

i think it would be nicer without all the angry golfers

[@CookieJarGolf]

😬

[@paulmurray2033]

Maybe you should stop running in front of them in mid-shot…😂

[@rory5780]

@@paulmurray2033 ? I don’t do that