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Rossnowlagh Golf Club, Co. Donegal. (1908 - 1980s)
The club was founded in 1908.
Below is a report on the opening of the course in April 1908.
Belfast News-Letter Monday 20 April 1908. Image © Trinity Mirror. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Rossnowlagh Golf Pavilion.
Competition results from April 1916.
Londonderry Sentinel Thursday 27 April 1916. Image © Johnston Press plc. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
From the Golfer’s handbook 1933 – 1950s; Hon. secretary – Miss S Jennings, Warren Lodge, Rossnowlagh; nine-holes; station quarter of a mile; visitors, 1s/6d a day, 6s a week; no Sunday play.
Belfast Telegraph Tuesday 14 September 1937. Image © Independent News and Media PLC. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
A mixed competition for visitors was played in September 1937; First - Mrs Sproule (Fintona) and Mr Barnes (Enniskillen); Second - Miss Gray (Rossnowlagh) and Arthur Simpson (London.)
From the Golfer’s Handbook 1960s; Miss Miss C M Patterson; visitors, 2s/6d a day, 6s a week; no Sunday play.
Following are three of the named holes in the 1960s; “The Drain” – “The Coffin” - “The Ditch.”
Belfast Telegraph Wednesday 26 July 1961. Image © Independent News and Media PLC. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Following is the listing from 1975 – 1982 in the Golfer’s Handbook; Secretary – Rossnowlagh Ameneties Association; Professional, none; Nine-hole seaside seasonal course; No Sunday play; Visitors, 50p a day (1970s); £1 a day (1980s.)
The final mention found was in 1986 when the address given for the club was Sand House Hotel, Rossnowlagh.