History Around the turn of the century, the small civic parish of Arkley consisted of 130 residents, 608 acres of permanent grassland and 46 acres of arable land. It was to this part of Barnet that attracted the more prosperous local tradesmen and influential gentry to build their homes and develop their own social groups, one of which was the Arkley Music Society. In the Minutes of a meeting of this society on the 16th March 1909 it was reported that ‘the 27 acre field abutting on Rowley Green could probably be acquired at a rental of £45 per annum and it is suggested that a Club be formed to acquire the land as a Golf Course. It is resolved that the club be called the Arkley Golf Club. The original committee consisted of seven members, with H.G.Rowley acting as Honorary Secretary and eighth member of the team. It was estimated that the initial outlay would be £150 to clear and level the ground, construct greens and purchase a starting hut. Within ten days an agreement was signed and work started on the course. On August 17th the club was officially opened by Lord Enfield. The official opening of the club took place on 17th August 1909 by Lord Enfield. In 1929 the Barnet Urban District Council acquired the land from its previous owner and informed the club that, subject to the return of the area on Arkley Common, they would be prepared to extend the course to 46 acres and grant a 21 year lease to the club. In 1929 Messrs J G Hawtree & J HTaylor, ex-Open Champion and Mid-Surrey Professional, were invited to put forward plans for a new course design. Alternative plans were obtained from James Braid, the Walton Heath Professional, and it was his design for a nine-hole eighteen-tee course that was adopted. Later detail improvements were provided by Harry Vardon, the South Herts Professional Since 1930 there have continual improvements made with the addition of new tees, bunkers and the planting of many trees. In 2002 the Club purchased a 180 year lease from Barnet Council securing the Club's future. Arkley remains a gem in Hertfordshire golf which is enjoyed by members and visitors alike.