PO Box 156
Christmas Island
INDIAN OCEAN
AUSTRALIA 6798
Telephone + 61 8 9164 8111 Extension 5222
History
The Christmas Island Golf Club was established in 1955. It is nestled between
dramatic cliffs, National Park and the Indian Ocean. The area selected was
partly cleared by Prisoners of War during World War II. In 1954 a petition
was presented to the Christmas Island Manager requesting permission to form
a golf club. Members carried out construction of the course in their own time
using equipment made available by the British Phosphate Commission. On 18
June 1955 the first official competition was held on the newly constructed
six holes with sand greens. Since that time the course has been extended to
nine holes and the sand greens have been replaced by grass.
Course Details
The course is one of the most picturesque in the world. It is dominated by towering
limestone cliffs, which provides an excellent backdrop to your game. Golden
bosuns and frigate birds that float in the updraughts are the only spectators.
The magnificent Indian Ocean keeps the breeze cool and if you are lucky you
will see spinning dolphins. The fairways are fringed with coconut trees which
may 'gobble' wayward balls. Red crabs can be seen scampering across the greens.
Robber crabs lie in wait at the edge of the jungle and often mistake golf balls
for coconuts.
CI Golf Committee
President Russell Boylan
Vice President Noel Taylor
A/Secretary Alan Thornton
Treasurer Alan Robartson
Captain
Vice Captain
Course Manager
Course Records
Men Mr Bruce Sorrenson 58 strokes
Ladies Ms Helen Miller 74 strokes
Competitions: Playing Times
The course is reserved for competitions during the following times
Wednesday 3:30pm onwards Ladies Social Golf (Lady visitors welcome)
Thursday 3:30pm onwards Family Social Golf (Men, ladies, children welcome)
Friday 3:30pm onwards Men’s Social Golf (Men visitors welcome)
Saturday 12.30pm onwards 18 Hole Competition (Full Members)
Sunday 11:30am onwards Pennants (Check calender) CI Membership
In applying for membership of this club, new members agree to read and abide
by the constitution and club rules. Full Membership $400
Half Year $200
Mid Week $300
Junior $25
Buggy Bay $50
Buggy Bay Key (Deposit) $20
Visitors and Non-Members AUD $10·00
Buggy Hire AUD $6.00
Dress Standards
At all times members and visitors are expected to wear appropriate golfing attire.
Dress should be neat and tidy with appropriate footwear.
On Saturdays
Men: Collared shirt, tailored slacks / shorts and appropriate footwear
Ladies: Acceptable golfing fashion of the times.
Note: Singlets are not acceptable.
Major Events – 2004
Feb 14th Opening Day Ambrose
March 20th & 22nd Kiats Christmas Island Cup 36 Hole Stroke
May 1st & 2nd CIGC Championships
8th & 9th A-B-C-D Grade 72 Hole Stroke. Club Net 72 Hole Champion.
29th Match Play Championship
Top 16 qualifying
30th Match Play Championship
Top 16 qualifying Round 1
June 5th Abbotts Cup Round 1
6th Abbotts Cup Round 2
12th Match Play Championship 1/4 Final
13th Match Play Championship Semi Final
20th Match Play Championship Final
July 24th – 25th NJS Teams Championships
Aug 22nd Tracks Tavern Ambrose
28th, 29th Carmody Cup 36 Hole Ambrose
Oct 16th Meng Chong Cup Round 1
23rd Meng Chong Cup Round 2
30th Teachers Classic Ambrose
Nov 7th & 13th Committee Trophy Rounds 1 & 2
14th Committee Trophy Final
28th Closing Day Ambrose