19th Century: New Town Bay was used as a rubbish dump. The New Town Town Board decided to rehabilitate the area.
1915: Reclamation began. The result was public sports grounds.
1964: New Town Bay Golf club began as the EZ Risdon Golf Club. On land known as Possum Park.
The land was owned by the Electrolytic Zinc Company.
EZ Risdon Golf Club became affiliated with the Southern Tasmanian Golf Union in 1975 and admitted non-employees.
Today: A nine hole golf course. Ladies’ competition each Thursday. Invitation day each Wednesday and Men’s competition each Saturday. There is a licensed bar in the clubhouse for members and guests.
1915: Reclamation began. The result was public sports grounds.
1964: New Town Bay Golf club began as the EZ Risdon Golf Club. On land known as Possum Park.
The land was owned by the Electrolytic Zinc Company.
EZ Risdon Golf Club became affiliated with the Southern Tasmanian Golf Union in 1975 and admitted non-employees.
Today: A nine hole golf course. Ladies’ competition each Thursday. Invitation day each Wednesday and Men’s competition each Saturday. There is a licensed bar in the clubhouse for members and guests.