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The Royal Hong Kong Golf Club
The Royal Hong Kong Golf Club was formed on Friday 10th May 1889 by "thirteen golfing enthusiasts". This group had difficulty finding any open land suitable for golf, but eventually obtained permission to play at Happy Valley.
This area was used for football, polo, hockey and military parades, so the golfers had to take their turn at using the ground. Due to the other uses they were not permitted to construct bunkers, greens and tees. However, this was overcome by putting down nets for bunkers, discount golf clubs
By 1891 the membership had grown to over 100, so a small shed was built as a Clubhouse where refreshments were served. Due to the "crowded conditions", from 1896 the ladies were only permitted to play golf on a very restricted basis.
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As the pressure on starting times grew,
the Captain and Club officials were forced to find an additional location. They found Deep Water Bay, which besides providing an area for a small course also provided perfect bathing.
At this time, Deep Water Bay was only accessible by launch from Victoria Harbour.
The first lease for the land at Deep Water Bay was agreed with the Government in September 1898. A Clubhouse was erected in this same year. Members used to ride round to the course in boats or ride ponies over Wong Nei Chong Gap, whilst the caddies walked carrying the clubs and picnics.
In 1904 Happy Valley was turned over exclusively to the Golf Club ,except for Wednesdays and Saturdays when soccer and cricket were played. Ladies were even allowed to play on a Sunday.
Between 1906 and 1910 E.R. Halifax was the District Officer North at Taipo and he used to shoot and walk over Fanling. With his foresight and a few others, protracted negotiations took place with the Government and local farmers to secure sufficient land to build a full 18 holes. This was in 1911 www.golfclubsseller.com.
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