Cape Wickham, King Island

Bicheno Golf Club

Australia, Tasmania
3.8 (12)
Designer:
Course Opened: 1967

Bicheno is located on the sunny east coast of Tasmania, about 5km north of the town of Bicheno.

The course currently consists of 9 holes and both the course and greens are fully irrigated to provide excellent playing conditions all year 'round.

HISTORY – In 1960 Brian Winspear sought land to establish a golf club at Bicheno.

The owners of Toxtech  Park donated the present site to establish the club. Initially Roley Ralph the owner of Toxtech Park, leased the land to the club. The club eventually gained freehold ownership of the land.

    • Alf Toogood (father of Peter) the professional coach based at Kingston golf course was hired to design the Bicheno course. Alf Toogood emigrated from Britain in 1935 to become the professional at the Kingston Beach Golf Club south of Hobart. The work undertaken was paid for by Tim K. Shadforth.
    • A grant from the Silver Sands Hotel was used as "seed funding" to assist in the establishment of the course such was Brian Winspear's desire to see a golf course developed at Bicheno.
    • Peter Trethewey a local grazier at the time, assisted considerably during this period.
    • Brian Winspear as a foundation member co-ordinated teams of volunteers to implement the course design.
    • Locals were paid to clear the land of rocks and debris.
    • The fairways were established using equipment lent by the Wardlaws from Chain of Lagoons.
    • Brian Hughes a recent arrival to the town at this time was originally from Chain of Lagoons, played a significant role in establishing the greens.
    • Over time the course was improved and a club house built by volunteer labour supported by generous donors. The club house has has been extended over the years.
    • Play began around 1967/68.

From the club's website.

 

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