Chirk Golf Club, Wrexham. (1990 - 2012)

Founded in 1990 as Chirk Golf & Country Club it had an eighteen-hole championship course and a nine-hole par 3 academy course. The woodland courses with well maintained and undulating greens were situated in 200 acres of the beautiful Welsh countryside and were overlooked by Chirk Castle. The ninth hole measured over 660 yards and was reputed to be “one of the longest in Europe". There was a floodlit driving range and a clubhouse with bar, restaurant and conference facilities.

Advert for the new club in November 1990.

 

Chirk Golf Club, Wrexham. Advert for the new club in November 1990.

Liverpool Daily Post (Welsh Edition) Saturday 10 November 1990. Image © Reach plc. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.

 

From the 1994 Golfer's Handbook; Chirk Golf & Country Club; Founded, 1990; Membership, 475; Secretary and Professional, J F Waugh; 18-holes, 7,300 yards, SSS 75; 9-hole Par  3 course; Fees, £18 - £22; Driving range.

From the 1998 Golfer's Handbook; Chirk Golf Club; Membership, 850; Secretary, F A Barnes; Professional, J A Fullard; 18-holes, 7,045 yards,  Par 72, SSS 73; 9-hole Par 3 course; Fees, £15 - £22.

From the 2002 Golfer's Handbook; Membership, 700; Secretary, M C A Moss; Professional, Mark Maddison;   18-holes, 7,045 yards,  Par 72, SSS 73; 9-hole Par 3 course; Fees, £18 - £25.

From the 2008 Golfer's Handbook; Membership, 300; Secretary, Trudi Jones; Professional, M Maddison; 18-holes, 7,045 yards,  Par 72, SSS 73; 9-hole Par 3 course; Fees, £14 weekdays - £18 weekends. 

The club continued to be listed in the Golfer's Handbook to closure.

The following notice appeared on the club website “Chirk Golf Club ceased trading with effect from close of business on Sunday 30 September 2012”

 

Chirk Golf Club, Wrexham. Scorecard for the 18-hole course.

 

Chirk Golf Club, Wrexham. Scorecard local rules for the 18-hole course.

 

Chirk Golf Club, Wrexham. Scorecard for the 18-hole course.

 

Chirk Golf Club, Wrexham. Golf scorecard.

 

Chirk Golf Club, Wrexham. Scorecard for the 9-hole Academy Course.

 

Chirk Golf Club, Wrexham. Scorecard for the 9-hole Academy Course.

Chirk Golf Club Scorecards.

 

Chirk Golf Club, Wrexham. View of the course.

View of the course.

 

Chirk Golf Club. Ball marker.

Chirk ball marker. Courtesy of Graham Rowley.