On Tuesday 14th July 1931, the Masterton Agricultural and Pastoral Association convened a public meeting to consider a proposal to establish a golf course at the Association's Solway Showgrounds. Solway Golf Club was formed and officially opened on 10th August 1931.
In early 1935, a Special General Meeting of the Club accepted the proposal to lease over 90 acres at Akura for the purpose of establishing a new 18 hole golf course. The area to be leased was part of the Mahunga farm, and the Club resolved to change its name to the Mahunga Golf Club. A great deal of work took place in the early part of the year on the new course, so that, when the Club had it's official opening on 13th April 1935, fourteen greens were already available for play, but only nine were used on the day. The new Clubhouse was not ready to be opened at the same time. Saturday 13th July 1935 was the date that the Clubhouse was officially opened, and it was on the same day that the remaining four holes of the now eighteen hole course were opened.
The picturesque course is set amongst a variety of native bushes and trees as well as the usual pines, and offers grand views of the Tararua's from many of the holes. The Club House is an old homestead that has been altered to meet the needs of a Golf Clubhouse, but it still maintains the warmth of feeling.
The club has flexible arrangements for the paying of subscriptions; details are available on the club's web site.The club has golf carts available for hire, and separate green fees are available for 9 hole rounds as well as the usual 18 hole rounds.Visitors are always welcome. During the week, no bookings are required, and weekend play is also available. The club field tees off on Saturdays at mid-day from the first and eighth tees and at 11.00 am on Sundays from the first tee.
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