Thames Ditton and Esher Golf Club in Surrey, established in 1892, stands as one of Britain's oldest golf clubs and a cornerstone of the local community.
A golf club frequented by Anton Du Beke and the late Eric Morecambe has been plagued by a spate of vandalism, with motorbikes tearing up the course and culprits carving a Nazi symbol.
The golf club resides on ancient common land, meaning it isn’t possible for the site to be monitored by CCTV or protected by fencing, unlike other privately run golf clubs.
Mark Rodberd, general manager of Thames Ditton and Esher Golf Club, said: "It began last April.
Several neighbouring facilities, including Wimbledon Golf Club and Old Cranleighans, have also fallen victim to what appears to be the same group, raising alarm about this wave of destructive behaviour.
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