May 3rd 1924: The Annual General Meeting of the Ilfracombe Golf Club was held in the Board Room of the Tunnels Baths, Dr . C. W .E. Toiler presiding.

The Honorary Secretary (Mr. G.R. Drake-Goodban), in the course of his report, stated that the progress of the club during the past twelve months had been excellent.  The clubhouse had been extended and he thought that everyone would agree that the extension had proved most useful.  It had been repainted and lighted and new gas stoves had been installed.  Thanks were due to Mr. J. Armstrong (Manager of the Ilfracombe Gas Co.) for his advice and assistance in connection with the latter.  The telephone had been installed and had been used frequently.  During the year, the club had received a visit from James Braid, the famous professional golfer, this visit had been a splendid advertisement for the club, he had spoken very highly of the course and had since written that he would be very pleased to visit Ilfracombe again if possible.  The new pavilion and the work in connection with it had cost nearly £900, much the larger part of this having been lent by members of the club.  They had purchased some new mowers, which outlay of Course would not occur again !  Also in June 1924, the minutes showed that HMS Coventry had paid a visit to Ilfracombe, with reference to the visit, from June 24th to 27th, Mr. G.R. Drake-Goodban had received the following letter:-

Dear Sir,

Please allow me, on behalf of the Officers of HMS Coventry, to thank your committee for making us honorary members of your club during our visit to Ilfracombe.  All who played on the links enjoyed themselves and, in particular, those who played in the match on Thursday, June 26th.

Yours faithfully,

G.H. Baird

Rear Admiral (D)

Portland, July 1st.