Centenary Club Development Plan

Clonmel Golf Club has decided to embark upon a major and ambitious Development Plan to be completed over a period of three years and in time to mark the club's centenary in 2011. The Plan, which was enthusiastically received and approved by the members at the 2007 AGM, will see significant upgrading and improvement of the golf course and ancillary facilities at a cost of over half-million euro.

Clonmel Golf Club, founded in 1911, is one of the oldest golf clubs in Munster. Originally a 9-hole course, it was extended to 18 holes in the early 1970s. Many improvements have been carried out over the years, including new and extended clubhouse, new greens and tees etc. Past members and committees have always recognised and addressed the ongoing need to upgrade and improve the club's facilities for the enjoyment of members and visitors.

This ambitious plan will considerably enhance the course and overall facility and will appropriately recognise and suitably mark the club's centenary.

The overall objective of the Club Development Plan is to significantly upgrade and improve the golf course and ancillary facilities through the implementation of a practical and affordable programme that will be delivered within a specified timeframe and within an approved budget. The plan includes improvements to the course and facilities that will greatly enhance the enjoyment of the club for all members and visitors.

The plan has been prepared having regard to the following:

1. The need to improve the course and the club facilities
2. The need to improve the quality, challenge and fairness of the course
3. The need to provide additional facilities
4. The need to cater for the requirements and interests of the entire range of members
5. The practicality and affordability of the programme of works
6. The delivery of the programme within an agreed budget timeframe in order to mark the club centenary in 2011
7. The need for Clonmel GC to be competitive and attractive in relation to local and emerging clubs.

The agreed programme of works that constitute the plan will be phased and will be carried out and completed over the period 2008 – 2011. Works will commence in Autumn 2008, major course changes will be completed by Autumn 2009 and the entire plan will be fully completed by Spring 2011.

The plan will be implemented on a phased basis over a 3-year period and will be fully completed by early 2011 in order to coincide with the club centenary. The works will be carried out under the direction of the club’s advisory consultants and will be implemented in a manner that will cause the minimum amount of disruption to members. The course changes will mainly occur over the Autumn/Winter and it is expected that 12 holes will be in play at all times during these periods. Structures and procedures will be put in place to ensure that the plan is implemented in an efficient and cost-effective manner and that value for money is achieved.

Structures and arrangements have been put in place for overseeing and directing the project. Regular progress reports will be prepared and members will be kept fully informed. Procedures and controls have also been put in place to ensure that competitive costings are obtained for each element of the plan.

Clonmel Golf Club is confident that this Centenary Club Development Plan will deliver a significantly upgraded course and improved club facilities for the enjoyment of members and visitors. The successful implementation of this ambitious plan will require the cooperation, understanding, support and strong commitment of the members of Clonmel Golf Club and of club officers and committees. In 2011 the improved golf course and ancillary facilities that the plan will have delivered will result in a club and course that the members will be proud of.