Welcome to Tenby Golf Club in Tenby, UK Regions, United Kingdom. The Tenby Golf Club was officially founded in September 1888. However, a passage in 'Laws of Markets and Fairs' (1875) refers to Tenby court proceedings being adjourned whilst the Mayor and magistrates took time off to play Golf. Therefore, it would appear the sport was alive and well in the area some years before.
Tenby was a founder member of the Welsh Golfing Union in 1895 along with Porthcawl (founded 1892), Swansea Bay (1894), Glamorganshire (1890), Caernarvonshire (1890), Borth - Ynylas (1885), Aberdovey (1892), Rhyl (1890) and Merionethshire.
The first club president was Sir Charles Philipps and at the first AGM in October 1889 the club had a total of 44 members.
In early days the monthly membership fee was five shillings (25 pence).
The first competition was held on October 25th 1888 over nine holes. It was won by Mr T A Rees who scored gross 51, nett 41 off a handicap of 10.
In 1891, Mr P. Nihook was appointed as the first groundsman/professional. Nihook was the first person to card below 100 shots for 18 holes (twice round the 9 hole course). He scored 78.
The first Open Week was in Easter 1892. The card was 4752 yards long (2376 played twice).
The first inter-club home match was against Swansea Bay in April 1893. Tenby won 15-13.
The 18 hole course was opened at the Easter meeting of 1907. Black Rock Cottage (purchased in 1904) was used as the club house.
The former Ryder Cup Captain Dai Rees was so impressed with the James Braid designed course that the 3rd hole, his favourite, is named after him. Tenby regularly hosts Championship events, including the 2008 Seniors Home Internationals and the 2010 Welsh Amateur Championship. Located within walking distance of the famous old harbour town of Tenby, UK REgions, with its fine choice of pubs, restaurants, B+B's and hotels, Tenby Golf Club provides the perfect place for a Golfing break.
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