About us
About us
The Narwhals Golfing Society is a scratch foursomes society with a strong connection to North Wales golf. Formed to further the game in the region, the Society was organised in 1935 and formally founded at Prestatyn in 1936.
New Narwhals will typically have played representative golf at a high level and be able to compete confidently in this format. Just as important as playing standard is conduct. Members are expected to add value to the Society through their participation, their behaviour, and their approach to the game.
This page brings together documents, photographs and stories from across the Narwhals’ history.
The Spirit of our Society
Expectation
As a Narwhal, you are expected to:
- Uphold the Society’s values of camaraderie, hospitality and professionalism
- Be available for a minimum of two fixtures per year
- Wear Society colours (green and gold) when representing the Narwhals
- Conduct yourself as an ambassador of the Society, on and off the course
Match Format
The Narwhals traditionally play foursomes golf, often over 36 holes.
Fixtures are played home and away on a rotational basis against like-minded societies.
Conduct and Hospitality
The Society’s colours are green and gold.
Members representing the Narwhals are expected to wear Society colours during matches, including the gold Narwhal pin.
Colours and Attire
Our traditions extend beyond the golf itself:
- Camaraderie and well-mannered play are central to every fixture
- Hosts entertain generously at home
- Guests reciprocate in the same spirit when away
- Professional standards are expected at all times
Venues and Heritage
Royal St David’s (Harlech) and Conwy are among the Society’s traditional homes.
These venues sit at the heart of the Narwhals’ connection to North Wales golf and its landscape.
From the archives
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Waiting for Mart to write
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The founding member’s caricature
This caricature dates from the Society’s early years and depicts several members of the Narwhals Golfing Society, celebrated at the…
Rules
1.— The name of the Society shall be THE NARWHALS GOLFING SOCIETY.
2.— The Objects of the Society are:
(i) to foster the game of golf in North Wales;
(ii) to play matches with golfing societies of similar constitution, golf clubs, and other representative teams.
The Society owes allegiance to and supports Wales Golf and acknowledges the R. & A. Golf Club of St. Andrews as the governing authority of the game.
3.— The affairs of the Society shall be conducted by the President, the Captain, the Honorary Secretary and Treasurer, and a Committee consisting of these Officers and two Members of the Society (elected by a General Meeting), with power to add to their number.
4.— Three shall form a quorum at a Committee Meeting.
5.— The Officers and Members of the Committee shall resign annually but shall be eligible for re-election.
6.— Candidates for election to the Society must be proposed and seconded by Members of the Society and must come before the Committee for election, which must be unanimous.
7.— The name of any Member who, for any reason, shall be deemed by the Committee to have forfeited his right to membership, after opportunity has been given him to explain his conduct in writing, shall be submitted to the Annual General Meeting. The Members present at such Annual General Meeting shall have power to cancel and determine the membership of any Member so referred, by resolution, if such resolution is supported by two-thirds of the Membership present.
8.— The annual subscription to the Society shall be fixed each year at the Annual General Meeting.
9.— The Annual General Meeting shall be held immediately following the Society’s Spring Meeting.
10.— The Members of the Society shall be divided into:
(i) Regular Playing Members, limited to approximately forty in number;
(ii) Supernumerary and Honorary Members.
Regular Playing Members are expected to play twice for the Society each year, if called upon.
11.— Any Member of the Society shall have the right to arrange a match between a team drawn from the Society’s Members and any recognised golf club, society, or organisation, provided he obtains in advance the permission and approval of the Committee through the Honorary Secretary.
12.— Members representing the Society in matches shall wear the Society’s colours, which shall be green and gold in a striped arrangement. All Members of the Society shall, at any time, be entitled to wear the Society’s colours.
Interested in joining the Narwhals?
Becoming a Narwhal follows a clear and considered process:
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Proposal and seconding by two existing members
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Review and election by the Committee (unanimous approval required)
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Confirmation and onboarding by the Honorary Secretary
Narwhals 1935 Golf Society
Established in 1935, we are one of the oldest golf societies in the world, dedicated to preserving the traditions of the game while fostering lifelong friendships.