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The Message from the Club captain
A message from the 2017 Captain, Martin Roffe
Greetings and a warm welcome to Wanstead Golf Club a Gem in London, a club to be part of, I am honoured to be the 2017 club captain, a club steeped in history dating back to 1893, a club with much to offer and during the coming year I will endeavour to make your visit a memorable and a pleasant experience.
During the year there will be various social and golfing events for all, where you can let your hair down, enjoy the hospitality and listen to the banter or join in you will always be made to feel welcome.
I am both positive and proud of Wanstead together with it’s members it is a club that continues to be progressive and welcoming to all whether you are a guest or visitor and regardless of experience or expertise come give us a try and enjoy a day here.
Above all have fun and have a great year
Martin Roffe
Captain 2017
A brief history of the club
Formerly the stables of the great Wanstead House which was built in 1720, the palace that was the seat of Earl Tylney of Castlemaine. Such was its renown that in1764 King George 111 and Queen Charlotte escorted by Light Horse outriders were guests of John, 2nd Earl of Tylney. The beautiful house met its demise in 1825 and the landscaped gardens play host to the golfers with the first hole incorporating the wine cellars of the old house. The land is now the home of not just the golfers of Wanstead, but the bowlers, tennis players and cricketers too.