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GOLF CATCHING ON
The following report which appeared in The Haverfordwest and Milford Haven Telegraph on the 7th of January 1914 indicates that The Club was up and running and that it was being organised on a sound footing.
GOLF CATCHING ON
"As we anticipated, now that the course is open for play, there have been a goodly number of visitors to the Goosepill Meadows and, almost daily, devotees of The Royal and Ancient Game may be seen wending their way with golf outfit in that direction. On Saturday afternoon, there were no less than 32 having a round of 9 holes. Everything possible is being done by the committee to get the greens in good order, and ere long, they hope to have a course equal to any in the district. Furthermore, they have arranged for the Professional at the New Quay (Cardigan) Club to be in attendance on the course to give lessons from January 12th to 31st inclusive, a fee of 1s 6d (7.5p) per hour for the same is payable in advance.
Applications for the times should be made to the Hon Secretary Mr. J.W. Baker, The Grimsby Stores, The Docks, Telephone 32.
The Docks Company have kindly permitted an approach to the course over the track across Victoria Lake and steps have been provided which lead up the cliff on to the fields. It is hoped to arrange a formal opening shortly"
I feel sure that The Golf Club prospered under the enterprising committee that was elected in that first meeting in November 1913 and would have continued to function well if it had not been for the Great War of 1914 -1918. This changed the way of life for most people and Milford Haven Golf Club was no exception.
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