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St Austell Golf Club, Rocky Park Course. (1911 - 1913)
The St Austell Golf Club was established in 1911 when a small group of enthusiasts laid out a small course on land at Rocky Park to the west of the town.
The club moved to its current location in 1913.
Report on the new Rocky Park Course in April 1911.
St Austell Star Thursday 13 April 1911. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Report on the first annual meeting in March 1912.
West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser Thursday 28 March 1912. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Result of the April 1912 monthly medal; W H Hitchins, 95-18-77; J Hoyle, 89-10-79.
Report on the annual meeting in February 1913.
St Austell Star Thursday 6 February 1913. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Report on the move to the current course in March 1913.
St Austell Star Thursday 6 March 1913. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Interesting to note that a Mid Cornwall Golf Club appeared in the 1920s, it was listed in the 1928 Golfer's Handbook as follows; St Austell (Cornwall); Mid Cornwall Golf Club; Membership, 180; Hon. Sec., Capt. J B King; Professional, E Furze; 18-holes.