Peninsula Visitors Guide, April - October 2014, Page 043 (transcription)

FLINDERS BEST KEPT SECRET Founded over 108 years ago, The Flinders Golf Club was built along a stunning stretch of cliff-top land overlooking Bass Strait andWesternport Bay.
The course they built then wasreal links golf where the natural contours of the land defined the path of the player.
THE COURSE Now The Flinders Golf Club is the oldest, most scenic and accessible of all the golf courses on the Mornington Peninsula.
The 18 hole, 5,277 metre course boasts unsurpassed views from nearly every hole and a stunning coastal panorama from the Club House.
Converting the fairways to couch grass, tee widening, bunker renovation and additions, has given Flinders turf quality and course conditioning equal to any on the Peninsula.
Flinders is one of those unique coastal courses notquite links - neither is it woodland or marsh, that perches high on the cliff top, making it a distant cousin of Pebble Beach and a relative of Muirfield.
It is in a fine family of golf that is always best played in wind on salt sprayed turf with a view of the blue sea.
Flinders course is friendly yet full of surprises and intrigue.
Bring all your clubs and a good understanding of whatGolf is all about because you are going to need them .
Peter Thomson - 2 October 97 The Flinders Golf Club has an Introductory Membership which is a great way to play before taking full memberships that offer flexible and player friendly pricing structure.
Unlike many clubs, lady members receive equal playing rights and can play competition on Tuesday, Thursday and most importantly Saturdays.
Visitor play is also welcomed 7 days per week with competitive green fees.
THE PRO SHOP Open 7 days a week, with all golf equipment, as well as a fleet of motorised Carts available for hire.
Our Pro Shop has the latest golfing apparel and equipment for sale as well as The Flinders Golf Club s Professional Gavin Coyle eager to give lessons or any helpful tips.
Bookings are essential by phoning the Pro Shop dir.
03 5989 0312.
THE CLUBHOUSE MAGNIFICENT VIEWS OPEN TO EVERYONE The Flinders Golf Club caters for and offers excellent customise package deals for Corporate Golf Days as well as Special Occasions including Wedding Receptions, Birthdays and Anniversary celebrations.
Our friendlyand professional team will take care of all your needs and we guarantee your function is one to remember.
Contact house theflindersgolfclub.co.au Come and enjoy one of the best kept secrets inFlinders at The Flinders Golf Club s Clubhouse with its magnificent views of Bass Strait and Phillip Island, you can enjoy a light meal, a refreshing ale or maybe a glass of wine.
Open to everyone Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday Sunday.
Kitchen opens 11am 3pm.
STAY PLAY Whilst The Flinders Golf Club does not have accommodation at the course we are more than happy to help you and your guests by providing informationregarding the variety of accommodation on offer in and around Flinders.
Founded by a group of professionaland businessmen who regularlyvisited Flinders as a holiday resortover 100yrs ago, the Flinders GolfClub remains one of the most scenic and accessible golf courses on theMornington Peninsula.
Built along a stunning stretch ofcliff-top land overlooking BassStrait Westernport Bays, TheFlinders Golf Club was the vision of Mr David Myles Maxwell, listedas the 1st Club Champion of RoyalMelbourne Golf Club in 1892 and the man responsible for carving outthe first rough holes in 1902.
One hundred and seven years on, and The Flinders Golf Club has the honour of being the oldest club inVictoria to have recorded continued play on its original site.
The Flinders Golf Club Come see for yourself what we've been enjoying for over 100 years.....
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