| Course Description: |
Rockmount Golf Course has been cleverly designed to ensure that the land’s natural features are incorporated throughout the 18-holes and the undulating course offers a verity at every turn. There are four par trees, four par fives and the remainder par four holes, the total distance being 6,373 yd's. Water comes into play in the form of streams with a lake at the 11th and 14th to present the golfer with the ultimate challenge. The entire complex covers 120 acres with panoramic views and excellent greens giving satisfaction to all players.
Rockmount Clubhouse is tastefully decorated in old brick and solid oak creating a warm homely atmosphere. From the dining room window there is a panoramic view of the golf course with the backdrop of the famous Mourne Mountains.The proprietors, Robert Patterson and his wife Diane are totally involved in the day to day running of the complex, which creates a very personal atmosphere and helps maintain a high standard both on the golf course or in the restaurant. Organizing company corporate golf outings complete with all meals and after dinner speeches are a specialty arranged by Diane. Hospitality is second to none and a friendly welcome awaits all who visit Rockmount Golf Club. |
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| Club History |
The course officially opened on the May Day - Monday 8th May 1996, when European Ryder Cup player Darren Clarke performed the opening ceremony and then played in a Fourball when he partnered Robert Patterson to a 2 and 1 victory over European Tour player Raymond Burns and sports presenter Mark Robson. A large following of spectators enjoyed the occasion and the course officially opened to the Rockmount Golf Club Members the next day. |
| Members Achievements |
The Ladies of Rockmount Golf Club were runners-up in the All-Ireland Junior Cup at Athlone Golf Club on the 30th September 2007; they beat Galway Golf Club by 3 matches to 2 matches in the Semi-Final and met Dun Laoghaire Golf Club in the All-Ireland decider.First up was Marie Donnelly against Phyl Glavin who lost out by 3 and 1, she was followed by Grace Downey who lost to Sheila Clancy-Nolan by 6 and 5. Next up was Andrea Patterson who halved her match against Martina Lee. The penultimate match of Carol McGrath gave some hope to the Ladies from Carryduff when Carol had a very convincing 6 and 5 win over Mary Dempsey. However it was not to be as Noeleen Houston lost out to Jo Ebbs by 5 and 4.
Rockmount Golf Club won the County Championship in the J. B. Carr Diamond Trophy in 2004.
Rockmount Golf Club won the, Sam Rutherford Memorial Cup in 2000, when the team was, J. Robinson, G. Goodfellow, M. Wilkinson, J. Miller, C. Childs, P. Greenwood, P. Mearns, R. Patterson and T. McCreery, they were captained by M. Lawlor assisted by G. Willis.
Rockmount Golf Club won the, Junior Cowdy Cup in 2001, when the team was, J. Campbell, M. Foreman, A. Patterson, J. Hinds, W. Hogg, R. Jamison, C. Paul, P. Banford, D. Stronge, T. J. Johnston, D. Reynolds, T. Branagh, I. Scott and N. Willis, they were captained by J. Bloomer assisted by H. Moore.
Rockmount Golf Club won the, Jack Craig Memorial Mixed Foursomes in 1998, when the team was, Alan Shrieber, Jerry McWilliams, Noreen Mikhael, Leonie Power, Diane Patterson, Pauleen, McWilliams, Barbara Fleet, Paul Mearns and Peter Coffey, they were captained by Harold Robinson.
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| Holes-in-One |
| Person |
Date |
Hole No. |
Club Used |
Distance |
| T. Ogle |
6 April 1996 |
9th |
|
129 yd's |
| B. McClean |
20 April 1996 |
9th |
|
129 yd's |
| N. Jamison |
18 May 1996 |
16th |
|
193 yd's |
| J. Millen |
8 June 1996 |
12th |
|
157 ys's |
| J. Monteverde |
2 March 1997 |
12th |
|
157 yd's |
| C. Conlon |
27 May 1997 |
16th |
|
193 yd's |
| T. Devenny |
2 May 1998 |
16th |
|
193 yd's |
| J. McGrath |
1 August 1998 |
9th |
|
129 yd's |
| M. Kyle |
22 August 1998 |
12th |
|
157 yd's |
| D. Rea |
26 September 1998 |
16th |
|
193 yd's |
| R. Moore |
24 April 1999 |
16th |
|
193 yd's |
| Colin Morrison |
7 April 2000 |
16th |
|
193 yd's |
| Kevin Stevens |
3 August 2000 |
16th |
|
193 yd's |
| Sam Gilmore |
26 August 2000 |
16th |
|
193 yd's |
| Lesley Morrow |
12 November 2000 |
16th |
|
193 yd's |
| Sam Milligan |
3 February 2001 |
16th |
|
193 yd's |
| John Tinneny |
13 May 2001 |
12th |
|
157 yd's |
| Martin Lawther |
7 June 2001 |
9th |
|
129 yd's |
| Stephen Orr |
21 July /2001 |
3rd |
|
213 yd's |
| Philip Jordan |
16 August 2001 |
12th |
|
157 yd's |
| David Thomson |
18 August 2001 |
12th |
|
157 yd's |
| Joe Forde |
13 October 2001 |
16th |
|
193 yd's |
| Harry Coates |
27 October 2001 |
3rd |
|
213 yd's |
| F. Wallace |
9 March 2002 |
12th |
|
157 yd's |
| N. Houston |
1 May 2002 |
9th |
|
110 yd's |
| S. Walker |
25 May 2002 |
3rd |
|
213 yd's |
| T. Rossi |
8 June 2002 |
9th |
|
129 yd's |
| P. Mearns |
1 July /2002 |
9th |
|
129 yd's |
| M. Parker |
6 July /2002 |
12th |
|
157 yd's |
| R. Cole |
17 May 2003 |
12th |
|
157 yd's |
| J. D'arcy |
31 May 2003 |
16th |
|
193 yd's |
| K. Morrow |
9 August 2003 |
9th |
|
110 yd's |
| G. Adair |
24 April 2004 |
12th |
|
157 yd's |
| T. Millar |
25 April 2004 |
3rd |
|
213 yd's |
| C. Loane |
19 July /2004 |
9th |
|
129 yd's |
| B. McCluggage |
21 August 2004 |
16th |
|
193 yd's |
| M. Evans |
27 September 2005 |
3rd |
|
169 yd's |
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| Card of the Course (yards) |
| |
| Hole No |
White |
Green |
Par |
Index |
Red |
Par |
Index |
| 1 |
301 |
289 |
4 |
14 |
278 |
4 |
12 |
| 2 |
496 |
485 |
5 |
8 |
403 |
5 |
8 |
| 3 |
213 |
199 |
3 |
6 |
169 |
3 |
14 |
| 4 |
324 |
305 |
4 |
10 |
270 |
4 |
16 |
| 5 |
541 |
513 |
5 |
4 |
446 |
5 |
4 |
| 6 |
489 |
473 |
5 |
16 |
459 |
5 |
6 |
| 7 |
410 |
384 |
4 |
2 |
367 |
4 |
2 |
| 8 |
349 |
338 |
4 |
12 |
310 |
4 |
10 |
| 9 |
129 |
121 |
3 |
18 |
110 |
3 |
18 |
| Out |
3,252 |
3,107 |
37 |
|
2,812 |
37 |
|
| 10 |
358 |
345 |
4 |
9 |
334 |
4 |
5 |
| 11 |
397 |
381 |
4 |
5 |
354 |
4 |
1 |
| 12 |
157 |
147 |
3 |
15 |
134 |
3 |
15 |
| 13 |
353 |
340 |
4 |
13 |
331 |
4 |
9 |
| 14 |
361 |
343 |
4 |
7 |
319 |
4 |
3 |
| 15 |
554 |
511 |
5 |
1 |
386 |
5 |
11 |
| 16 |
193 |
157 |
3 |
17 |
143 |
3 |
17 |
| 17 |
360 |
336 |
4 |
11 |
313 |
4 |
7 |
| 18 |
425 |
412 |
4 |
3 |
398 |
5 |
13 |
| In |
3,158 |
2,972 |
35 |
|
2,712 |
36 |
|
| Total |
6,410 |
6,079 |
72 |
|
5,524 |
73 |
|
| SSS |
72 |
70 |
|
|
73 |
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