Port Harcourt Golf Club

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Port Harcourt Golf Club
Club information
Location31A Forces Avenue, Old GRA, Port Harcourt, Rivers State
Established1928
TypePublic
Owned by Government of Rivers State
Total holes18
Events hosted Port Harcourt Classic
Designed by Thomas Collins
Par 70
Length5,968 yards (5,457 m)

The Port Harcourt Golf Club is a public golf club established in 1928. It is one of oldest golf clubs in Nigeria with an 18-hole, par 70, 5,968 yard (5,457 m) course. [1] It was designed by Thomas Collins.

The golf club is located at 31A Forces Avenue, Old GRA, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. [2] Over the years, the club has played host to both local and national golf tournaments. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Port Harcourt Golf Club Hails Heritage Bank Support". Thisday . 11 December 2014. Retrieved 26 April 2016 via AllAfrica.
  2. "Port Harcourt Golf Club". Worldgolf.com. Retrieved 26 April 2016.