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The Horton Park Golf Club was the only golf club located in central
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, Australia. The club was situated next to
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shopping centre and was established in 1950. On the 20 July 1950, the minutes of the first meeting were signed by the President Mr W Coffey. The first building, a shed and an outhouse were purchased and erected in 1952. After the council reclaimed the land, the club moved to a new site in Bli Bli, on the north bank of the Maroochy River, and is now renamed as the Maroochy River Golf Club. Horton Park is being redeveloped by the council as a new CBD and residential area called SunCentral.


Course

The Horton Park course had 18 championship holes with a flood lit driving range. Scorecard The Championship course scorecard is as follows. Please note that all measurements are from the Blue Championship Tees.


History

The club was officially opened by Mr M.R. Hornibrook the President of the Queensland Golf union ( now known as
Golf Queensland Golf Queensland is the organisation responsible for the governance, delivery and direction of golf in Queensland, Australia. History The first golf known to be played in Queensland involved Francis Ivory (Member of the Queensland Legislative A ...
) in May 1956.


See also

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Golf in Australia Golf in Australia has been played in Australia since 1839. The Professional Golfers Association (PGA) Tour of Australasia is the main men's tour in Australia. In women's golf, the ALPG Tour has operated since 1972. Governing body Golf Austral ...
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Sport in Queensland Sport is an important part of the culture of the Australian state of Queensland. Golf is the most played organised sport and touch football is the most played team sport. Netball is the most popular female sport, while rugby league is the m ...


References

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