Lisburn Golf Club

President: Mr D G GOUGH
Head pro:
Manager:
Holes: 18 holes
Par: 72 - 72
Distance (men/women): 6295y - 5546y
Courcerating (men/women):
Slope (men/women):
Green Fee: £30 - £35
Cart Fee: yes
Architect:

Is there a hotel: No
Is there a restaurant:

Extra info
Debate surrounds the foundation of Lisburn Golf Club. A Club was inaugurated in the town in 1880 and affiliated to the Golfing Union of Ireland. However, it had a short life going out of existence in 1885/86.



The Club under its present constitution was, in fact, founded in 1905. For the next 68 years it occupied a compact nine hole course at Longstone Street in the heart if Lisburn. The present Governor's Road bisects what was the first fairway on that course. Indeed a few of the majestic lime trees which were such a feature of the course, and which hampered many a shot on the first and ninth holes, are in evidence to this day.

During the 1950's and 1960's this old course became encircled completely by housing and other developments. Trespass from neighbouring housing estates became a serious problem and the search began for an alternative site on which a new course could be developed. Astute Club Councils in the 1950's, 1960's and 1970's placed the Club in the position to