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Mullingar/County Westmeath Golf Club, Mullingar. (1894 - 1937)
Founded in 1894.
Often called Mullingar, County Westmeath or just Westmeath Golf Club.
The club played over four courses prior to its move to the current location in 1937; First course at Newbrook; Second course at Petitswood in 1902; Third course at Lynn, Lough Ennell in 1909; Fourth course at Lough Owel following WW1.
Report on the new course at Newbrook in March 1895.
Westmeath Guardian and Longford News-Letter Friday 28 March 1895. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Club Day at County Westmeath in April 1895.
Westmeath Guardian and Longford News-Letter Friday 19 April 1895. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Sporting Gazette Saturday 19 December 1896. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
The earlier Mullingar club played in a one sided club match at Athlone. It was reported that the main reason for the visitors defeat was, not being acquainted with the numerous difficulties of the Athlone links.
| Ahtlone Golf Club | Mullingar Golf Club | ||
| Major Gaussen | 4 | Mr Gaynor | 0 |
| Mr St G Kirke | 0 | Mr Payne | 9 |
| Captain Hamlin | 2 | Mr McDonald | 0 |
| Mr O'Connell | 4 | Mr Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| Mr Joy | 12 | Mr Priscott | 0 |
| Mr Murtagh | 10 | Mr Long | 0 |
| 32 | 10 |
It was reported in July 1898 that Mr G A R Wade of Hatherley Brake, intends to give to the Mullingar Golf Club a challenge trophy. It comprises a handsome silver ewer for claret and a pair of beakers en-suite. Each piece is richly hand-chased in special designs embracing the national emblems, and also mounted with modelled figures emblematical of fame and victory. The three pieces are solid silver lined with pure gold, and rest upon ebony pedestals.
Westmeath Guardian and Longford News-Letter Friday 5 April 1901. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
In 1902 the club moved to a course at Petitswood.
Westmeath Guardian and Longford News-Letter Friday 10 January 1902. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
A Gourlay from St Andrews appointed professional in 1903.
Westmeath Guardian and Longford News-Letter Friday 30 January 1903. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Below is the result of a match played at Rosses Point against Sligo in May 1904.
From Sligo Champion Saturday 14 May 1904. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
From the 1905 Nisbet's Golf Yearbook; Westmeath Golf Club; Instituted 1895; Membership, 50; Station three-quarters of a mile; Hon. secretary - P J Moovey, Church View, Mullingar; Captain, County Inspector Ruthven; Entrance fee, nil, Subs £1/10s; Ladies, 15s; Families, £2; Nine-holes; Amateur course record, Lieut. Owen and Kingston Murray, 79, 18-holes; Capt. Urell, 36 (nine-holes); Visitors, 1s a day, 2s/6d a week;. The course is of an inland character, with fine bunkers, including grass quarries, hedges etc., golf only played during winter six-months.
Leading scores in the captain's prize played in April 1905; Captain Gore, 109-40-69; T G Thorpe, 104-24-80; W T Shaw, 96-16-80; P J Nooney, 106-24-82; K Murray, 93-8-85; W Mashie, 109-24-85; E C Fitzpatrick, 106-20-86; Dr Gordon, 111-24-87; E J Kilduff, 130-32-98.
Result of a weekly competition played in January 1906; Kingston Murray, 85-8-77; Harold Large, 103-20-83; Dr Gordon, 104-20-84; St. G Vernon, 119-24-95; Miss Middleton, 124-28-96; E C Fitzpatrick, 115-18-97.
Ladies' monthly medal March 1906; Miss A Coffey, 60-13-47; Miss Middleton, 54-4-50.
Westmeath Guardian and Longford News-Letter Friday 15 May 1908. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Westmeath Guardian and Longford News-Letter Friday 7 May 1909. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
New course at Lynn, Lough Ennell in November 1909.
Westmeath Guardian and Longford News-Letter Friday 5 November 1909. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Report on the annual meeting in January 1910.
Westmeath Guardian and Longford News-Letter Friday 14 January 1910. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
The competition for the cup presented by Right Hon. Lord Greville was played in May 1910. The winner was J L Harper of the Manchester Regiment.
Westmeath Guardian and Longford News-Letter Friday 24 June 1910. Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
From the Westmeath Guardian Friday 1 September 1911 - "During the absence on holiday of P J Nooney, Hon. secretary, J S Shannon, the popular captain of last year, will act in his place. He informs us that during the month members will be able to avail themselves to the services of Mr W Crossans, the young professional from Kirkcudbright, who has been here for a few months."
From Dundee Evening Telegraph Monday 15 July 1918. Image © D.C.Thomson & Co. Ltd. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Freeman's Journal Wednesday 15 November 1922. Image © Independent News and Media PLC. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
From the Golfer's Handbook 1928; County Westmeath Golf Club; Membership, 100; Hon. secretary - Berchman Hannin, Hibernian Bank, Mullingar; Professional, P W Wren; Green-keeper, Arthur Holloway; 9-holes; Station, 2 miles; Visitors, 2s/6d a day, 10s a week; 20s a month; Sunday play.
Midland Reporter and Westmeath Nationalist Thursday 19 July 1928. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Golfer's Handbook 1933; County Westmeath Golf Club; Membership, 150; Hon. secretary - Berchman Hannin, Hibernian Bank, Mullingar; 9-holes; Amateur course record, R L R Robinson, 63: Station, 2 miles; Visitors, 2s/6d a day, 10s a week; 20s a month; Sunday play.
The current club formed in 1935 have played on the James Braid designed course at Belvedere since 1937.