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Launceston Golf Club. (1908 – WW1)
The original club first appeared in 1908.
It was reported in the Cornish and Devon Express in April 1908 that "The Launceston golf links will be an established fact before long."
Western Times Tuesday 7 September 1909. Image © Reach PLC. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Report on the annual meeting in October 1910.
Cornish & Devon Post Saturday 29 October 1910. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Result of the Saunders medal played in June 1911; C C Carter, 95-19-76; J M Strong, 104-19-85; Mrs Llewellin, 111-21-90.
Cornish & Devon Post Saturday 7 October 1911. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Cornish & Devon Post Saturday 4 November 1911. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
In October 1911 the course was reported to be in excellent order. B Willis, the club professional, set a new course record of 71, the par of the course being 78. Details of his round; Out – 4,4,4,4,4,4,6,4,3 = 37; Home – 4,3,4,4,3,4,5,4,3 = 34.
The earlier club went into decline prior to WW1.
The current club opened in June 1927.