HOLYWOOD GOLF CLUB
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Welcome To Holywood Golf Club
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CONTACT DETAILS
Address
Nuns Walk
Demesne Road
Town
Holywood
Postcode
BT18 9LE
Secretary / Manager
Gerry Fyfe
First Name / Manager
Gerry
Telephone
+44 (0)28 9042 3135
Fax
9042 5040
Club Website Address
www.holywoodgolfclub.co.uk
Email Address
info@holywoodgolfclub.co.uk
Course Information Line Telephone
+44 (0)28 9042 5503
Greenkeeper
Paul Mathieson
Club Professional
Paul Gray
Telephone
+44 (0)28 9042 5503
Fax
No Information Given
Pro's Website Address
No Information Given
Pro's Email Address
paul@paulgraygolf.com
Club Steward / Manager
Gerry McIlroy
Telephone
+44 (0)28 9042 6832
Fax
+44 (0)28 9042 5040
COURSE INFORMATION
Number Of Holes
18 Hole
Course Yardage
6000
Par
69
Yardage Markers On Course
Changing Room Facilities
Handicap Certificates Required
Driving Range
Soft Spikes Required
Society Day(s)
Tue , Wed , Fri , Sun
Type Of Club
Members
Course Type
Parkland
GREEN AND MEMBERSHIP FEES
Green Fees Weekdays
£15.00
Green Fees Weekends
£25.00
Green Fees Twilight
No Information Given
Green Fees Junior
No Information Given
Green Fees Society
No Information Given
Green Fees Other
No Information Given
Joining Fee
No Information Given
7 Day Membership Fee
No Information Given
5 Day Membership Fee
No Information Given
Ladies Membership Fee
No Information Given
Junior Membership Fee
No Information Given
Country Membership Fee
No Information Given
Other Membership Fees
No Information Given
Membership Fee Information
No Information Given
PRO SHOP SERVICES
Proshop Available
Club Hire Available
Club Repairs Available
Custom Club Fitting Service
Trolley Hire Available
Electric Trolley Repair
Buggy Hire Available
Lessons Available
Course Planner Available
CLUB HOUSE FACILITIES
Bar Available
Breakfast Available
Lunch Available
Afternoon Tea Available
Dinner Available
Accommodation Available
CLUB HISTORY
IN THE BEGINNING
According to reliable local evidence the first golf played in Ireland was on a rather rough course at the Kinnegar on the shores of Belfast Lough, near Holywood, in the year 1881. The Belfast Golf Club as it was known, was an immediate success, and in 1885 was granted the favour of H.R.H. the Prince of Wales to be known as Royal Belfast Golf Club. In 1892 Royal Belfast Golf Club moved to newly acquired land at Carnalea and a void was thus created in the lives of the sporting gentry of Holywood. The Holywood Golf Club was formed in 1904 and the first nine hole course was laid out on ground rented from Henry Harrison on what was, and still is, known as the Irish Hill. This hill had been used from time immemorial as a toboggan run. The new golf course took up the upper slope, but even so the hurdles which enclosed the course were only fixed with pins which in snowy weather could be withdrawn leaving the whole hill open for tobogganing.
A fence cuning off the golf course from the remainder of the Hill ran as far as the "ditch" of which only a small part still remains. A club house was built behind the tee for the hole presently known as "Irish Hill" and continued in use until 1923. Later an extra piece of land was taken beside the Nuns Walk, and the golf course enlarged - but still retaining nine holes.
In 1917 all of the Harrison estate was sold and Grainger Brothers bought the original rented part of the golf course as far as the double ditch. The golf club continued to rent the ground and in 1928 bought it from Grainger Brothers, who, however, retained a portion for building this retained portion is now the desirable residential area known as Demesne Park and Demesne Road.
In March 1923 the Golf Club was formed into a Limited Company and bought, for £6,000, the grounds on the Belfast side of the double ditch - which runs from the back of the tee for the hole known as Old Oak" right down to Demesne Road and alongside the pitch hole now named "Nuns Walk." This newly acquired land ran right up to "Ardtullagh," and the junction of Demesne Road and Jacksons Road. A further nine holes were laid out, making an eighteen hole course, and a new Club House was built on the site of the present tee to "Nuns Walk." Incidentially all of the woods right up to the crest of the Hill were included in the purchase.
The Club House was destroyed by fire in October 1945, and Ardtullagh House which was fortunately available was rented as a Club House. Ardtullagh House continued to be used until 1962, when in keeping with the growth of the game of Golf and the demand for it, together with suitable social amenities, a new Club House was built on a site above that of the Club House which was burnt down in 1945. Subsequently in order to meet a continuing demand for extra accommodation a large extension was added to the premises in 1971.
Henry Harrison, who rented the land for the course in 1904, was made the first President of the Club and held office until 1924 when he was succeeded by Francis A. Herron. It is assumed that these gentlemen were the donors of the Presidents and Vice-Presidents Cups, which still provide two annual competitions in the Clubs Calendar of Events.
As a result of the fire in 1945, many of the records of the early life of the Club were destroyed, but it is known that the first Captain was Mr. H. L. Garrett of St. Valentines, who was a prime mover in the formation of the Club, and Mr. George Trimble was the first Honorary Secretary, and later to be Captain in the year 1909 and a long serving member of Council. The Minute Book from 1911 to 1924 has been preserved and makes interesting reading of the early development of the Club. Indeed it is certainly correct to say that all the attendant problems of Golf Club life of those days could be transferred until today and with a slight change of dates and names the minutes of those meetings of by-gone years could be read today and in many respects, few would notice the difference. It is hoped that this will become obvious, as also will the rise in the standards of living and the changes wrought by the social revolution of our times. These will be illustrated by quotations from minutes of the past, which make interesting reading.
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Directions to Holywood Golf Club
By Road.
From the South and West take the M1 Motorway to Belfast and follow the A2 signs to Bangor and the Belfast City Airport. From the North take the M2 Motorway to Belfast and follow the A2 signs to Bangor and the Belfast City Airport. Approx. 1.5 miles from the airport take the to Holywood and take the 1 st right into Demense Road, which will take you to the Golf Club on the right side of the road.
By Air.
Belfast International and Belfast City Airports are served from most UK and Eire airports.
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