Ernest Newbery

Forename(s): Ernest

Surname: Newbery

Date of birth: 18 May 1880

Date of death: 7 Nov 1945

Date of burial: 12 Nov 1945

Age at death: 65 years

Address: Castle Street, E. Cowes

Died at: Frank James Hospital

Section: E - Cemetery map

Plot No: 316  Section map of plots

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Burial Register entry: Kingston   11881

Golf Professional & Club Maker

Newbery's 1905 invention was clearly an idea ahead of its time, judged by the small number of "half moons" irons that remain in existence today. From the Isle of Wight, Newbery began caddying at age 10 and learned clubmaking at the Needles Club. In 1902 he became the pro at Strawberry Hill Golf Club and worked at other courses until at least 1927. (Jackson 1994, 6) with excellent reviews. "Without exception, his patrons speak in glowing terms of his qualities as a man and a teacher of golf".
(Golfing, July 4, 1907: 30).

Also on this marker:

   Elizabeth May Newbery

Also in this plot:

   Elizabeth May Newbery