Unlike more recent reorganisations Local Government Reorganisation in 1974 was a positive experience for the majority of County Council staff. Warrington & Widnes became part of Cheshire. The Wirral became part of Merseyside, and the areas around Hyde, Duckinfield and Stalybridge became part of Greater Manchester. However, from CCOGS point of view Sir Herbert Dewes retired as Chairman of the Council and hence President of the Society. He was succeeded by Charles Cornwall-Legh (later to become Lord Grey) for the years 1974 and 1975 and then by Councillor George Ford in 1976.

During the mid to late 1970's the Society was to suffer, not from lack of membership, but lack of playing support. In addition to the escalating petrol prices, interest rates were to rise dramatically going from 8% to 15% in less than 2 years. In short, money became very tight for many people. For a time it was decided just to play golf and hence reduce expenditure by not having a meal. Although numbers for events had fallen to below twenty, there continued to be a core of members who kept the Society afloat. Golf without meals continued into the early 1980's. Captain's Day was an exception when attendances were usually much better. If Ian's memory serves him correctly Tony Parson's Captain's Day in 1976 attracted 48 entrants.

Fortunately, meals were reinstated as part of the golfing package in 1983 and by the time CCOGS reached its 25th Anniversary in 1984, the strength of membership and playing support was in much better balance. The 25th anniversary season was celebrated with a Past Captain hosting each competition (a practice again followed in the 40th Anniversary season). A dinner to mark 25 years was held on a very hot evening at the Stafford Hotel in Chester. Included in an excellent attendance were no less than 16 Past Captains. Three of the founder members, Maurice Yarwood, Tom Carey and Jack Hickson attended but unfortunately Tom Ryan was unable to be present..

CCOGS blossomed through the mid to late 1980's with frequent attendance at competitions of 30 and above. This was typified in many ways by the "Nefyn Holiday" which was initiated and organised by Tony Davidson. This has now become a firmly established event in the CCOGS calendar and has been fully subscribed during entire existence. Further details about the Nefyn Holiday can be found in the Nefyn section. Suffice it to say, that Tony Davidson has played a major part in the success of the Nefyn Holiday and the companionship, spirit and traditions which it has engendered have illustrated what a Golf Society is all about.

The 1980's saw the addition of two new CCOGS Trophies. The Silver Jubilee Cup was presented by TSB in 1984 to mark CCOGS 25th Anniversary. The previous year had seen the addition of the Autumn Trophy. Also during the 1980' an inter County Team Event was introduced with teams from Cheshire, Lancashire, Mersyside and Greater Manchester. This was held on four occasions at Fairhaven Golf Club, Eaton Golf Club (old course) Whitefield Golf Club and Delamere Golf Club. Cheshire won the Trophy at Eaton in 1985. However the Local Government Reorganisation of 1988 which saw the abolition of the Metropolitan Counties (and hence Mersyside and Greater Manchester) meant the competition was discontinued.

The only regular match which CCOGS now plays is against the North Wirral Golf Society and this has been held on an annual basis since 1984. There are occasionally matches against the County Council Members, but these are more on an ad hoc basis.

One area where CCOGS was not so successful during the 1980's was the Women's Section. A number of women, mainly wives of members had played with the Society and interest was sufficiently keen to see a number of trophies being presented for women's competitions. In 1976 Margaret Morris became the first Woman's Captain. The Women's section continued until 1982 when regrettably due to lack of support, competitions were no longer held and the trophies were placed in the County Hall strongroom for safekeeping.

This period in CCOGS history would be incomplete without mentioning the donation of one further trophy. In 1974 Ken Nattrass, Captain for that year, wanted to mark his year of office with a trophy. It was decided to introduce a Matchplay competition to run throughout the Summer each year. Hence the 'W.K.Nattrass Matchplay Trophy' which has now been running for over thirty years. It has been a resounding success and certainly ensured that Ken's name will live on for many years to come. In fact the 'Nattrass' name has become prominent in Cheshire golf with his son Brian being Secretary of the Cheshire Union of Golf Clubs for many years.

And so CCOGS approached the 1990's in a strong and healthy position, although the threat of yet another local government reorganisation was already coming out of Whitehall.