A five hundred metre tree lined drive form the entrance gates to the Clubhouse offers the golfer a charming introduction to one of the prettiest golf course on the North West Coast of Tasmania.
Today amidst the delightful setting of “Woodrising” where the eighteen hole layout winds in leisurely fashion, the effect of the growth in the district is reflected by its five hundred plus members who enjoy the Club’s facilities and numbers are steadily on the increase.
Shortly after World War 1, sportsmen in Devonport, who had previously enjoyed hitting golf balls around the Victoria Parade area near the mouth of the Mersey, decided it was time to form a golf club and at a public meeting on the 14th January 1921 the Devonport Golf Club came into existence. A nine-hole course was first formed at East Devonport but in 1956 transferred to the present site at “Woodrising”. The first competition on the new nine hole course was played o 17th November, 1956 and the present 18 hole layout was officially opened on the 22nd April, 1961 by the then Premier of Tasmania, the Hon. Eric Reece.
The name “Woodrising” can be attributed to an Anglican Clergyman, Claude William Roberts, B.A., son of the Rev. Arthur Roberts M.A., of Woodrising, Norfolk, England. He arrived in Tasmania with his wife and 10 children in 1879 and after spending some months at St. Johns Church, New Town, Hobart, moved to the North West Coast. They landed at Torquay, now East Devonport, and travelled by small river steamboat to the property the family had purchased. He named the property after his father’s parish “Woodrising” in England.
Designed by Vern Morcom, who was also responsible for the Royal Hobart course, the Devonport layout measures 5880 metres with a par rating of 70. The current course record stands at 61 set by the Club’s Head Greenkeeper, Stuart Matthewson, during the Champion of Champions event held in 2004.
“Woodrising” has been the venue for six previous Tasmanian Opens: 1967 when Bob Stanton was successful, 1972 winner - Bill Dunk, in 1975 Stewart Ginn defeated Ross Metherill in a playoff, 1979 when the only overseas player to win the Tasmanian Open - Marty Bohen won comfortably, 1983 Bob Shaw was successful, 1989 Ian Stanley defeated Peter O’Malley in a play off. The 1998 winner was Geoff Ogilvie.
Club President, Mr Phil Bain held the position in 2000-2001 and was re-elected in 2004 and the Secretary/Manager Mr Michael Stork joined the Club in late 2004. Professional Ron Garwood served his apprenticeship at Launceston Gold Club and has been at the Devonport Golf Club for since 1983. Steven Mathew, who is currently an apprentice greenkeeper with the Club, is the current Champion for 2004.
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Devonport Golf Club
Michael Stork (Secretary/Manager) |
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66 Woodrising Avenue
Spreyton Tas 7310 |
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Municipality:
Central Coast Council, Devonport City Council |
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Ph: (03) 6427-2381
Fax: (03) 6427-2381
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Email:
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Last Updated : 18-02-2006
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Meeting Schedule
Veterans on Tuesdays
Ladies on Wednesdays
Casual Stableford on Thursdays
Men's on Saturdays
Casual S'ford or Mixed on Sundays |
Membership open to
Membership is open to all interested members of the community. |
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