The Royal Malta Golf Club was founded by Lieutenant-General Sir Henry D’Oyley Torrens KCB KCMG.  Sir Henry had started the Royal Cape Golf Club in South Africa 3 years earlier, and on his posting to Malta as Governor and Commander-in-Chief decided that Malta needed a golf club.  The then Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Alfred Ernest Albert, the third son of Queen Victoria, was based in Malta at the time, and became a founder member, hence the royal patronage from where the club gets its name. Today’s course offers 18 holes of golf in a green oasis just outside Valletta.  At par 68, the course is not one of the longest, but the apparent simplicity is deceptive as it demands accuracy off the tee and the relatively small greens are well protected.  It offers a good challenge for the more experienced golfer, but at the same time is kind to the beginner. No need to register early… just show up on June 4th ready to sign-in and play!