A fire that broke out at Conwy Golf Club on Saturday night has caused ‘significant damage’ and resulted in the Welsh venue having to temporarily close.
North Wales Fire and Rescue Service said firefighters were called to a building fire at Conwy Golf Club at about 9.20pm on October 31. Crews from several fire stations attended the scene and remained on site on Sunday, but the cause of the blaze has not yet been determined. Pictures showed part of the roof of the clubhouse were completely burned through.
In a statement on social media, Conwy Golf Club said: “It is with great sadness that we must share that a serious fire occurred at the clubhouse last night. Thankfully, no one was hurt and we are incredibly grateful to the emergency services and hard work throughout the night.
“For safety reasons, the golf course and all club facilities are currently closed. Emergency services have specifically requested that members, visitors, and the public do not attend the club premises under any circumstances until the site is declared safe. Access to the grounds and buildings is strictly prohibited.”
The clubhouse at Conwy is just 30 years old, having been opened in 1996 to replace one that was built in 1934. The lounge, bar and restaurant area had only recently been completely refurbished.
The original clubhouse, which dates back to when the club first opened in 1890, was a donated military mess hut from a nearby army camp. That was replaced in the early 1920s but was destroyed by a fire in 1933.
Conwy Golf Club’s 18-hole championship course, which is rated the best in North Wales, was originally designed by the club’s professional, Jack Morris. Frank Penick remodelled the front nine in the 1970s, while five other holes were redesigned by Brian Hugget and Neil Coles in the 1980s. The club hosted the Curtis Cup in 2021, with the event having been held over from 2020 due to the pandemic.