Fans of the Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkein will know that it was originally written with the Moseley area in mind. Places such as Sarehole Mill and Moseley Bog featured in his now world famous novel.

What very few people know is that Tolkein’s Uncle William was a founder member of Moseley Golf Club. He also won the club’s first ever medal competition held in September 1893 with a net score of 112 off a handicap of 12.

Together with eleven other members, he founded the club in September 1892 on rented land from Billesley Farm. The farm now forms part of the club’s buildings and is home to the steward and caterer.

Since its inception, the club has continually evolved and developed with its surrounds.

1919 was key year in Moseley Golf Club’s history. Three significant events took place in that year, all of which have a lasting effect on the fortunes of Club.

On 15th March 1919, Stanley Lunt was elected as a member. He, probably more than any other individual member, contributed to the high esteem in which Moseley Golf Club has come to be held in golfing circles.

The second event was to prove of great long term consequence, with the membership voting to buy the freehold of the course and to build the existing clubhouse. History has proved this to be a very profound move indeed, a bold step from which members and visitors continue to benefit.

The third event of significance in 1919 was the winning of the Midland Counties Team Championship for the first time. This showed the growing playing strength of the Club.