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| Author(s) | Codyre, Joe, Morgan, Austin |
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| Dustwrapper | |
| Irish Interest | |
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| Format | Soft Cover |
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Delgany Golf Club Centenary 2008
Delgany Golf Club, located in the heart of County Wicklow, Ireland, was established in 1908. It was Dr. Arthur, one of the founding members, provided the clubhouse, Bellevue House, and the land to build a course on the land which had been owned by the La Touche Family for 150 years and they were notable tree planters. The club was founded by members of Greystones Golf Club who were not allowed to play golf on Sundays. The first competition was held over nine holes on Good Friday of that year, and the first 18-hole competition took place on St. Stephen’s Day.
The course was designed by the legendary Harry Vardon, one of the greatest names in golf history, at a cost of 10 guineas. Vardon played an exhibition match against Michael Moran at Delgany in 1909 and made several recommendations to improve the course, which were implemented by the club. In the early seventies some land was bought from Coillte and the club used the opportunity to redesign the course with the assistance of Fred Hawtree & Sons, course architects.
The club has undergone significant investments, including a €1.5 million renovation in 2004 to remodel the course with sand-based greens and tees to USGA specifications. Patrick Merrigan was engaged to make other alterations to the course in the process. Additionally, a state-of-the-art course maintenance facility was completed, and the clubhouse was redeveloped in 2007 with an investment of over €5.5 million.
Delgany offers a challenging yet enjoyable experience for golfers of all skill levels. The course is known for its well-maintained greens and strategic layout, making it a great test for both amateur and professional golfers. The Bradshaw family (Ned, Eddie, Harry and Jimmy) are synonymous with Delgany but other notable associations would be Eamonn Darcy and his grand-uncle Patrick Doyle.
The course features several signature holes, including the 4th hole, a par 3 with stunning views of the surrounding countryside, and the 18th hole, a challenging par 4 that requires precision and skill to navigate.
