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Ardfert Golf Club, County Kerry. (1896 - 2015)
The original eighteen-hole course was founded in 1896/7 at Ardfert Abbey. The course was reduced to 12-holes in the early 1900s.
This club closed prior to WW1.
Ardfert Golf Club reappeared in 1993.
The undulating nine-hole parkland course was situated in the historic village of Ardfert. The course had good greens, a variety of trees and many water features. The clubhouse has both ladies and gents changing facilities.
The 170 members were notified of the closure of the club on Facebook, as follows;
“It is with great sadness and regret we have to inform you that Ardfert Golf Club trading as Ardfert Golf Centre will cease trading on 31.12. 2015. We wish to thank you for all your support over the last 22 years.”
The opening of the course in September 1993.
Kerryman Friday 1 October 1993. Image © Independent News and Media PLC. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Result of the the Captain's (Joe O'Sullivan) Prize played in September 1994; Joe Stack (17), 42 points; Sean O'Sullivan (18), 36 points; Gerard Hussey (16), 35 points.
Advert for the club in September 1994.
Kerryman Friday 23 September 1994. Image © Mediahuis Ireland. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
In February 1995 P J Murphy was presented with the beautiful Golfer of the Year trophy provided by Tom Lawlor.
Captain's prize presentation in 1997.
Kerryman Friday 1 August 1997. Image © Mediahuis Ireland. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Kerryman Friday 12 December 1997. Image © Mediahuis Ireland. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Captain's drive-in 2002.
Kerryman Thursday 7 March 2002. Image © Mediahuis Ireland. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
From the Golfer's Handbook 1998 - 2002; Founded 1993; Membership, 171; Secretary, Sinead Maunsell; Professional, N Cassidy; 9-holes; Architect, James Healy; Visitors, 9-holes, £9, 18-holes, £14.
Pictures of winners from January 2003.
Kerryman Thursday 9 January 2003. Image © Independent News and Media PLC. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Kerryman Thursday 3 March 2005. Image © Independent News and Media PLC. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Course layout and scorecard.
Layout of the nine-hole course.
Scorecard.
The Clubhouse.
View of the course.
The upper Google Map pinpoints Ardfert Cathedral, location of the earlier golf course.
The lower Google Map pinpoints the location of the later course.