
Tramore Golf Club was founded over 110 years ago in 1894
on a piece of a land adjoining Tramore's old race course in the Back
Strand. Originally opened as a 9 hole links, the course was battered by
raging storms, with the sea bursting through the dam between the course
and Back Strand on many occasions,including the great storm of 1911,
leaving the links unplayable for months on end. This constant threat
from the fury of the sea forced the club to move progressively inland,
and finally, in early 1939, Tramore Golf Club relocated to their
present site on Newtown Hill, with its opening marked by an exhibition
fourball consisting of the legendary Joe Brown, John Burke, Paddy Mahon
and Jimmy Bruen.
In the eye of many locals, the ground upon which the club planned to build their course was 'only fit for snipe shooting',
but, undaunted by this, the club engaged Captain H. C. Tippett, who
designed a course that not even the great golf architect, Commander
Harris, could fault.
Very little has changed about Tramore Golf Course since it was
originally constructed, with it maturing into one of the greats after
less than half a century, and in 1987 it was awarded the first of its 3
Irish Close Championships, won that year by our very own Eddie Power.
At just under 6,700 yards off the tips, Tramore is a fair test for
golfers of all abilities - but don't be fooled by its undeniable
beauty, all it takes is one stray shot to ruin a potentially
respectable scorecard and leave you thinking.
How to find us?
Tramore Golf Club is situated on the outskirts of Tramore, a small but
beautiful seaside resort, located only 10 miles outside the historic
port city of Waterford. Click here to see our detailed map.
Alternatively, if you have a comment or question about Tramore Golf Club, please complete our contact form or contact us directly.
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