Draft:Massereene Golf Club

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Massereene Golf and Country Club
Club information
Established1885
TypePrivate parkland golf course
Total holes18 Par 72
Events hostedISPS Handa World Invitational

Captains Day.

Jr Captains Day.

All held once per year.
Websitewww.massereenegc.com

Massereene Golf and Country Club is a golf club located in Antrim, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland.

Originally established in 1895 on land formerly owned by Clotworthy Skeffington, 11th Viscount Massereene known as the deer park, the golf club is near Antrim Castle grounds and gardens where the Massereene family lived. It has a club house with views of Lough Neagh, as well as the 16th hole's fairway and 18th hole's green with a bar and restaurant. The Club offers membership per annum for Adults and Junior golfers (under 18) a junior membership is aided by an academy. The academy is taught by the club professional golfer.

Club house and pro shop centre left, Lough Neagh far right.

The Golf Corse is a par 72 with eighteen holes, two practice putting greens on an upper and lower level. It also includes a club pro shop within the old club house. The course features alongside the Galgorm hotel golf and spa resort's own course in the ISPS Handa World Invitational.

Captains and Presidents (Current):[edit]

The respective Captains and Presidents each serve a term of 1 year, summer to summer when the Captains Day competitions are held.

(2023-2024)

Men's Division:[edit]

Captain: Derek McConnell.

Vice-Captain: Willis Mackey.

President: Jackie Davis.

Ladies' Division:[edit]

lady Captain: Janice Pankhurst.

Lady Vice-captain: Roberta Conn.

Lady President: Jennifer Parkhill.

Club Professional:[edit]

David Hughes;

Turned Pro in 2004. Head Professional at Massereene Golf Club since April 2011

David is a Level 3 PGA Coach.

He plays tournaments all over the world and plays more often around Ireland. 

David is an official Club Fitter for Titliest and Ping Clubs.

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