Royal Park Golf Club Booklaunch

Est. 1903

Situated in picturesque Royal Park, the course is both attractive and challenging, only 3 kms from the city, with the honour of being possibly the only golf course with a tram and train line running through it. The Club has been the nursery for many golfers who went on to make a mark in the golfing world, including Peter Thomson (club champion at the age of 16, in 1945) who won the British Open 5 times, Gus Jackson and Mick Ryan. Peter and Mick were both included in the VGA's Victorian Team of the Century in 2002.

Club Patron ~ Peter Thomson

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History of the Royal Park Golf Club Book Launch
Members and guests at the launch held at the Maltese Community Centre, Parkville.	James Holmes, 2003 Club champion at the age of 17, with Peter Thomson, who won the Club championship in 1945 at the age of 16.
Denise Hilton speaking to guests at launch.
Some of the Club memorabilia collected during the last few years, that was used in the history booklet.	Representatives from the Royal Park Ladies Club and ex-members of RPGC.
John Munro, John Kellaway and Bruce Davis, members of the 1954 Junior Pennant team which won its division that year.	Len Oates and Maurice Pendock (from RPVGC), Harvey Dunn (Course Manager) and Richard Ghillar (from RPVGC) in the foyer of the hall during the launch.
Club members, guests and the Lord and Lady Mayoress during speeches at the launch.	Club members, ex-club members and guests during speeches at the launch.
Club President, Jonathan Holmes with his son Jonno, Peter Thomson and John Kellaway.	Frank Flowers (who's father was a Club member from the 1940s to 1970) with author and Club member Denise Hilton.