Members of a local golf club are saddened and shocked at the club’s out of the blue closure.

In a statement, staff announced that Raglan Parc Golf Club had closed down ‘with immediate effect’ last week.

Chairman Nigel Price, wrote on the club’s website, stating his ‘heartbreak’ after revealing the news.

“I am personally heartbroken that our golf club, after so many years of hard work by so many of us, will be lost,” he wrote.

“Every member will receive a letter from our Liquidator in the near future, which will explain how the process will work and how claims can be lodged.

“I will lose a considerable monetary investment, made for what we believed would be the club’s future,” he added.

“My sincere thanks to all those who have helped in the success of the club (and there have been many) and hope you find it in your hearts to forgive us (the board) for the action we have been forced to take.”??One member, who did not want to be named, told the Chronicle said he was ‘shocked’ at the news, adding that members had ‘worked hard to get the club back on its feet over the last five years’. He added that the 400 members were told they would receive a refund in fees paid. ??The club statement suggested problems securing a new lease with the landowners, Raglan Castle Properties Ltd.

Resident PGA professional, Chris Murphy, said on the club website, “It is with great sadness that I send you guys this message, due to the unfortunate circumstances that have befallen the club I have a very limited time to get my business affairs in order.”

The club also published a request for people to collect their golf buggies and personal belongings. Image by www.golfible.com