Druids Glen
Castlerock
Rosapenna
Narin & Portnoo
Castlemartyr
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Golf has become one of the fastest growing outdoor activities in Ireland. With over 430 golf clubs, Ireland has 30% of the links courses in the world, some in the top 100, as well as top Championship Parkland courses. Below you will find all the courses featured in the guide
The Championship Parkland Golf Course at Ballinrobe Golf Club is considered by some, including Padraig Harrington, to be one of the finest in Ireland. Cloonacastle Estate, which dates back to 1238, became the new home for Ballinrobe Golf Club during its centenary year in 1995. A mature 300 acre estate provides the setting for an ever evolving, continuously maturing, magnificent championship parkland golf course. A 250 year old Estate House and some of its original farm buildings, have been carefully and tastefully renovated to provide modern clubhouse facilities. In the words of Padraig Harrington –
“This must be the finest championship course in the West of Ireland, The par threes, in particular, are a delight. My favourite hole is the fifth which has a marvellous green inset into the River Robe. The tenth hole is a hole which the professionals will love, with its island green needing a very precise choice of club."
Why not experience the challenge of this magnificent parkland course for yourself
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Located at the gateway to Connemara in the Gaeltacht, with commanding views of Galway Bay, the Burren and the Aran Islands, this West of Ireland golf course is only five miles from Galway city. Built on Connemara moorland it is a high scenic area with features and colours and plant and animal life that you won’t find elsewhere. The smell of the bog and the gorse which lingers in the air, this is a course which will ignite your senses. Wonderful characteristics of gorse bushes, ditches, humps and bumps, twists and turns, all surrounded by authentic Irish peat bog, make for a thrilling round of golf. It was carved out of a typical Connemara landscape of granite rock, bog, gorse and heather. The result is a challenging course of outstanding quality and unique character. The design has resulted in generously proportioned fairways, many elevated tee boxes and some splendid carries. Great care has been taken to construct extra large greens with subtle burrows that will test even the best golfer. The final four holes especially provide an amazing finish to a satisfying and memorable experience. Relax in the bar afterwards and soak up the spectacular scenery. Built on 250 acres of Connemara moorland the course measures approximately 6900 yards with water coming into play at 13 holes. The design has resulted in generously proportioned fairways, many elevated tee boxes and some splendid carries. Great care has been taken to construct extra large greens with subtle burrows that will test even the best golfer. The final four holes especially provide an amazing finish to a satisfying and memorable experience.
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Carne in North Mayo on the West Coast of Ireland lies in magnificent unspoiled sand dunes overlooking Blacksod Bay and the wild Atlantic Ocean near the town of Belmullet. Discover Erris in North Mayo an area that is famed the world over for its golf course and white sandy Atlantic beaches that stretch for miles, its bountiful wildlife and warm welcome. Carne Golf Links was the last links course to be designed by the late Eddie Hackett and it is now believed by many who have played it to be his greatest design. Carne is now randed as the 10th best course in Ireland and among the Top 50 in Britain and Ireland. An additional 9 holes (The Kilmore 9) opened in 2013, and these holes were designed by Jim Engh Design and McIntosh Golf Design. These nine holes are not currently open due to ongoing development work. The development of Carne Golf Links has caused little disturbance to this wild and ancient landscape. Tees and greens occurred naturally and very little earth moving was involved in the course construction. There are some breathtaking views over the Atlantic and the legendary islands of Inis Glóire and Inis Géidhe.
The experience at Carne is summed up best by the golf writers and players who have walked our fairways. They have described it as a journey back in time to the origins of golf.
"In any string of words I might pen over the rest of my life, I might never write a more true sentence than this: Carne is absolutely brilliant. Front nine, back nine, every hole, every hill, every inch of the place is simply special."
- Tom Coyne (Author of 'A Course Called Ireland')
"For the first time in Top 50 history, two courses share the top ranking. Carne’s rise can be explained by the recent opening of its new Kilmore 9, a spectacular side of golf winding through the Mullet Peninsula’s most breathtaking dunes."
- John Garrity, commenting on his 'World’s Top 50 Courses'
“If I was only allowed to play one golf course again it would be Carne. It's this incredibly wild and beautiful setting with these huge sand dunes stretching 150m above sea level.”
- Kevin Markham, author of 'Hooked and Driving the Green', Irish Sunday Times 1st June 2014 following his journey around Ireland playing 350 courses
"What a classic, wild and ranging layout, in a most stunning setting.”
- Jay Morse, editor of forelinksters.com.
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Originally founded in 1910, Castlebar Golf Club underwent several transformations, the last being the total redesign to its current layout measuring 6,420 yards with 18 sand based green and tees. The course offers a variety of holes, each with its own unique challenge. Castlebar Golf Club is a friendly and welcoming club, with members and visitors alike made feel welcome. The course is open all year round with only the severest of weather impacting on the course. Catering and hospitality in the bar is provided by Tom McGinty who has many years experience in the hospitality trade and he offers home cooked meals and friendly personal service at very keen rates. The Club is open for new members as well as for visitors and societies. All in packages are provided for societies including golf and meals at very competitive rates, giving the opportunity to play a very fine course and then to relax afterwards over some delicious food.
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Golf on the edge of Europe...Connemara Championship Golf Links, the only links course in Co. Galway, is nestled between the scenic splendour of the 12 Bens mountain range and the rugged Atlantic Ocean. This beautiful isolated links course, founded in 1973 and designed by Eddie Hackett lies to the West of Clifden along the Wild Atlantic Ways signature discovery point of Derrigimla Bog and Mannin Bay Blueway. From the testing dog leg opening hole through to the breathtaking back 9, the course is a test for all levels. In 2000 an additional 9 holes were unveiled to add a further dimension to the exhilarating Connemara golfing experience. When playing Connemara you are always mesmerised by the landscape around you, whether it's Slyne Head Lighthouse, the 12 Bens Mountains, the Atlantic Ocean or Grainne O'Malleys Castle, there is something special on every hole. The club offers fantastic facilities with a modern clubhouse bar, coffee shop and restaurant, a proshop, practise range and putting green. The proshop has everything you need from golf carts, rental clubs, tuition and all top clothing brands. With many wonderful beaches, pony trekking, walking, hiking and biking available nearby Connemara Golf Links has a lot to offer not only the experienced golfer but any visitor looking for unique adventures.
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The County Sligo Golf Club is widely regarded as one of the great championship links courses. It is located in the picturesque seaside village of Rosses Point just 8km from Sligo and known locally as “The Point”. Originally founded in 1894 as a 9 Hole course, it is now a modern 27 hole complex with spacious clubhouse and up to date facilities. The club is home to the famous West of Ireland Open amateur championship played every Easter since 1923 and has hosted many other prestigious events including the Home Internationals, the Irish Close and the Irish Professional Matchplay Championship.
The County Sligo Golf Club also has a challenging 9 hole course and a state of the art driving range in Bomore. These are located to the right of the 5th and 6th holes and are accessed by a roadway traversing the first and third fairways. This Bomore course is a lovely challenge in itself while the championship course is one of the great golf challenges of Ireland. The level of difficulty of the course varies with the diverse weather conditions experienced in “The Point”. The course was redesigned by the famous golf architect, Harry S. Colt, in 1927 and continuous improvements have been made over the years to make the County Sligo course, in the words of the great Peter Alliss,
“A tremendous test for the highest quality player and great fun for the modest competitor, Rosses Point stands at the very top of the list of Irish courses”.
The spectacular scenery of mountain, ocean and countryside surrounding this classic links has been immortalised in the poetry of William Butler Yeats.
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Enniscrone Golf Club is located on the scenic West Coast of Ireland in County Sligo. Known for having some of the largest dunes in Ireland, the club is situated on a promontory that juts into Killala Bay at the mouth of the River Moy Estuary. This provides Enniscrone with one of the most beautiful settings for the uncompromised playing characteristics of Irish links golf. Since the club’s founding in 1918, its fathers dreamed of expanding their nine-hole course onto Ireland’s most spectacular links land. The dream was realized in 1974, and today Enniscrone Golf Club offers 27 holes of links golf. Here, we believe, you’ll experience some of the best Irish links golf on the Dunes course, or a more serene round on the Eddie Hackett-and Donald Steel designed nine-hole, 3,367 yard, Scurmore Course. Our featured course, The Dunes, is a 7,033 yard, par 73, championship links course, often a venue for National and Golfing Union of Ireland’s top amateur events. The Dunes evolved from Eddie Hackett’s original 18-hole design. The traditional links layout was reconfigured to include six new holes in the seaside dunes. Renowned architect Donald Steel designed the six new holes, and The Dunes was further refined to include four men’s tee boxes to suit golfers at all handicap levels.
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Our course is a magnificent 18 hole championship course situated near the town of Oughterard at the gateway to scenic Connemara, Co. Galway. With pristine tree-lined fairways and beautiful water features our course offers a wonderful experience to golfers of all abilities. Along with the great golfing experience we also offer our visitors the very best in facilities including the spacious bar and restaurant with panoramic views of the course. We have excellent changing facilities and practice areas and a resident Professional to enhance your golfing experience. Most importantly our visitors are assured of a friendly welcome from our staff and our members. We welcome visitors and societies from far and near and assure all our guests of an experience to remember.
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Westport Golf Club extends a warm welcome to visitors. Tee times are available each day and may be booked online on an individual or group basis. We have attractive membership rates, green fees rates, society rates and many open competitions. To make a tee-time booking simply click here or please feel free to contact us on info@westportgolfclub.com or call us on +353 (0)9828262 for more details. On arrival, our Club Professional, Todd O’Reilly and his team will be happy to assist you with any golfing requirements you may have. You can avail of the 18 hole championship course as well as our floodlit driving range and full practice facilities. After the round, visitors are welcome to visit our bar to reflect on their days golf, or enjoy a meal in ‘The View’ Restaurant. Before departing, visitors are invited to write and post comments of their experience.
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You will find Blainroe Golf Club just 3.5km south of Wicklow Town, its cliff top location affords some spectacular views of the Irish Sea with Mount Snowdon in Wales featuring regularly as a backdrop during the summer months. Looking westwards up the narrow valley you have the majestic Wicklow Mountains which give Blainroe its own micro-climate and a beautiful location for all year round golf.
Our 18 Hole, Par 72 Course measures 6175 meters, opened in 1978 and carries the prestigious Hawtree & Son design signature. In 2005, Martin Hawtree, son of the original architect, redesigned the Course. This redesign included new sand-based greens, new tee-boxes with additional greenside and fairway bunkers. Blainroe is now recognised as one of the finest coastal parkland golf courses in the south-east of Ireland.
Martin Hawtree has been involved with such prestigious Courses as Royal Birkdale, Sunningdale, Trump International Scotland, Doonbeg Links, Lahinch, Portmarnock, Dooks, The Island, Fontainebleau and Vilamoura (Millennium).
The modern Clubhouse, overlooking our private beach, assures visitors a warm welcome and has full bar and catering facilities daily. A fully stocked Professional shop run by our PGA Professional also offers club, trolley and motorised buggy hire.
Wicklow Town with its harbour, pubs and restaurants, hotels and guesthouses, is the ideal base from which to play Blainroe and other nearby courses.
VISITORS
We are delighted to welcome visiting players and to facilitate you, we have teetimes available nearly every day including weekends. Located one hour from Dublin Airport and 45 minutes from the City Centre, Blainroe provides an ideal gateway to see all that County Wicklow can offer.
GROUPS & SOCIETIES
This year why not consider holding your event at Blainroe Golf Club?
Host to the GUI Irish Seniors Close Championship and consistently in Irelands top 100 courses.
One of the finest layouts on the East Coast and a famous Hawtree design.
Saturday green fees available with great deals during the week.
Being only 5 minutes from Wicklow town we are very accessible to the M11 and only 35 minutes from the Red Cow roundabout.
We have the friendliest staff offering the warmest welcome every time you visit.
We are offering significantly good value especially to groups with reduced Summer rates and included in this rate we have great added value reasons to play here such as:
A fourball voucher as a prize valued at €160.
Organisation of nearest the pin and long drive competitions for your group and check-in/Presentation table.
The services of our friendly and helpful staff and our experienced starter on the first tee.
Find our current rates (click here) including our great value winter/spring specials running to the end of April each year and also of course our summer group rates from 1st May.
If you would like further information on any of offers please contact our office staff or the Pro shop with your enquiry at 0404 68168 and we will be delighted to help.
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Bray Golf Club, the first stop for golf in County Wicklow, is a magnificent USGA-standard parkland course, situated between Bray Head and the Sugar Loaf Mountain with magnificent views of Killiney Bay and the Wicklow Mountains. Described as “spectacular in every aspect”, Bray combines stunning scenery with a classic layout. Our course, which has been in play since June, 2003, was designed by Des Smyth (2006 Ryder Cup Vice-Captain) and Declan Brannigan and is a striking example of modern design with old style golfing values. It provides the perfect environment for all golfers. The design strategy involved a tiered effect for the fairways, thereby negating the effect of the sloping site on which the course was constructed. The course was constructed using modern construction methods and the sand based USGA specification greens provide wonderful putting surfaces all year round.
At Bray Golf Club you will always receive the warmest of welcomes. Our Memberships cater from the absolute beginner, right through to the seasoned golfer. We offer a multitude of membership options. From the traditional Five, Six and Full Ordinary Memberships to the more dynamic Lifestyle Membership which offers excellent flexibility. We have the Membership to suit your Lifestyle.
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Bunclody Golf and Fishing Club is situated in 300 acres of breathtaking parklands in the former Hall-Dare Estate on the Carlow Wexford border. Newly opened in March 2009 it is already ranked in the top 21 parkland courses in Ireland and was recently voted ‘The Best Hidden Gem in Ireland’. Designed by Jeff Howes, the Championship course runs over 7000 yards on the banks of the river Slaney and has a diversity of golf holes, rarely seen on one golf course.The Index 1 hole 16th tee box sits on the bank of the River Slaney giving a glimpse of the green over 400 yards away, an accurate drive is required through the mature pines with a little draw to avoid the fairway bunkers, to compliment a good drive requires a well executed mid to long iron to the green which is part surrounded by the River, a par will be a memorable result. An elevator will take you from the 17th up 5 floors to the 18th tee box giving a bird’s eye view over the river as you ascend. The bar and restaurant offer a warm welcome and tempting menu with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and of Mount Leinster, we are open to visitors and societies every day.
PRACTICE FACILITIES
- Fully Floodlit Golf Driving Range
- Large Outdoor Grass Teeing Area
- Putting green & 2 chipping greens with green side bunkers
- Flight Scope Monitor now available for club fittings and club distance checks
CLUBHOUSE
Stunning architectural design, by Robin Beer of Beer and Burgess, a local from Bunclody, Co. Wexford. Robin has brought a fantastic new design, where modern architecture is blended with the rural charm of Bunclody. The club is unique in its features including a circular clubhouse with its traditional reed thatched roof boasting outstanding views of the course with Mount Leinster in the background. It offers luxurious changing and locker rooms complete with a sauna and is home to the well-appointed bar and restaurant. On site is a fully stocked Professional shop where the resident Golf professional Gary McClean operates the Golf Academy which is available for coaching all levels of golfer. Although having the characteristics of an old historic golf club it boasts state-of-the-art amenities, with the inclusion of Ireland’s first golf course elevator linking the 17th green with the 18th tee.
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Founded in 1899 as the Leinster Golf Club, it’s first course of 9 holes was at Gotham in Co. Kildare, five miles from Carlow. The Bray Professional, R. Larkin, was the designer and thirteen members played in the first competition in July 1899.
The name was changed to the Carlow Golf Club on 27th June 1901 and the Club was affiliated to the Golfing Union in 1903.
Captain of 1922, Rev. Michael H. Bolger, a Roman Catholic, army chaplain, having seen service in France in the 1914/18 war, obtained a lease on 165 acres of the Deerpark, part of the Bruen family estate at Oak Park. Cecil Barcroft (1871-1924), a Portrush Barrister and designer, was engaged to plan the first course. So successful were his efforts that it was not until 1937 that any changes were deemed necessary. That famous Scot, Tom Simpson, was commissioned and assisted by Molly Gourlary, a lady international scratch player, they changed 10 greens and re designed many of the bunkers, both sand and grass. What a tribute it is to the work of Barcroft and Simpson that no alterations have taken place to this day other than the cosmetic adding of yards, tees and bunkers.
The first major exhibition was staged in 1934 between U.S. Professional Gene Sarazen, who won the British Open in 1932 and Joe Kirkwood, the Australian trick shot specialist. Sarazen was high in his praise of the course and enjoys his Honorary Life Membership to this day.
The natural terrain remains unchanged and the fine draining soil gives rise to a superb springy turf which earns for Carlow the reputation of inland links.
The four par 3’s are excellent, the best being the 6th which can vary from a seven iron to a long iron or even a wood for the shorter player. Christy O’Connor snr. selected the 16th to feature as one of his “best 18 Holes”. Joe Car who won six Midland Scratch Cups here, maintains the 7th is a superb two shotter, calling for a long well placed drive, to be followed by a perfect iron to hold the “away sloping” green. Peter McEvoy, three time winner of the Midland Scratch Cup, favours the 12th, where after a perfectly placed drive, you must hit a delicate pitch across a deep ravine to the fastest green on the course.
The most pleasant and picturesque hole is the 8th where the tee shot is played to the West into the setting sun from the highest point on the course down to a sloping fairway below. To left and right of the drive are located two stone faced raths, overgrown with adult beech. Many tee shots have been lost here and some say they are taken by the “little people” from the raths or fairy rings.
The legends of golf, professional and amateur, national and international have trod these hallowed fairways with success and failure and always with some pleasure.
It’s your turn now. To the first tee please, and the honour is yours.
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A Challenging "Links-Style" Experience
PROUD HOST OF 3 IRISH OPENS
Inspired by the greatest links lands of the world, The Montgomerie pays tribute to the traditions of the game and sets a challenge like no other.
Designed by Colin Montgomerie with numerous cavernous bunkers to test even the seasoned golfer, jurney across 7,300 yards of impeccable greens and vast fairways as you play on the soil many an Irish Open champion has. Are you up to the challenge of the Montgomerie?
ACCOLADES
- Joint winner of prestigious 'Committed to Green Award'
- Home to the 2004 AIB Irish Amateur Open Championship
- Winner of "Best New Design of the Year 2004" Award - Golf World, January 2005
- Home to the 2005 & 2006 Nissan Irish Open
- Home to the 2010 Handa Irish Senior's Open
- Home to the 2013 Irish Open
- Voted 'Best Course Overall 2018' by the readers of Golfers Guide to Ireland
THE CARTON GOLF ACADEMY
Whether you’re a golfing novice or a seasoned regular, our resident Golf Professionals are available for bespoke golfing lessons on site at Carton House. Choose from our wide range of customisable tuition packages with something to suit all levels of experience.
In addition, why not polish your game with the vast array of amenities in the Golfing Union of Ireland National Academy. Enjoy indoor driving bays, grassed tee areas and an extensive short game practice area with three USGA-spec greens and a large bunker complex.
To book your lesson today, call us on +353 (0)1 651 7727.
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A Classic Parkland Experience
PROUD HOST VENUE OF THE 2018 WORLD AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIPS
Designed by 1998 Open Champion and US Masters Champion Mark O'Meara, beware the beauty of this classic parkland course as it is still full of challenges.
Meander through ancient woodlands and skirt the banks of the river Rye before sending the ball soaring over golden waters. Played by over 30,000 players every season the 18th hole offers a breath-taking backdrop of Carton’s historic Palladian Manor House, reflective lake and picturesque Boat House-said to have been custom built for Queen Victoria. Designed to challenge golfers of all abilities whilst bringing the beauty and history of the Carton estate to the fore.
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- Voted one of the 5 hottest new courses to be built in Great Britain & Ireland since its Top 100 Ranking in 2000 - Golf World 2002
- Top 10 parkland golf courses in Ireland - top100golfcourses.co.uk
- Home to the 2005 AIB Irish Amateur Open Championship
- The 16th hole on the O'Meara has been voted one of the best in UK and Ireland by Golf World magazine
- Home to the 2018 World Amateur Team Championships
THE CARTON GOLF ACADEMY
Whether you’re a golfing novice or a seasoned regular, our resident Golf Professionals are available for bespoke golfing lessons on site at Carton House. Choose from our wide range of customisable tuition packages with something to suit all levels of experience.
In addition, why not polish your game with the vast array of amenities in the Golfing Union of Ireland National Academy. Enjoy indoor driving bays, grassed tee areas and an extensive short game practice area with three USGA-spec greens and a large bunker complex.
To book your lesson today, call us on +353 (0)1 651 7727.
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One Night Play and Stay - €119.50pps
Two Night Play and Stay - €189.00pps
Choose our Christy O Connor Jnr designed 18 hole Championship course set in 240 acres of parkland for your Dublin golf breaks. Here at Citywest Hotel your golf break is not just about golf.
Set within 240 acres of stunning parklands, Citywest Hotel offers an impressive 764 bedrooms, health and leisure club, an 18-hole golf course, and a selection of on-site bars and restaurants. Free parking and WiFi are also available.
Citywest Hotel is one of the most accessible Dublin Hotels and we're easy to get to no matter where in Ireland you're coming from. Not far from the N7 junction on the M50 and adjacent to Saggart and Tallaght on the N7 Naas Road.
MEMBERSHIP
- 2019 Pay & Play Membership Rate: €361 inclusive of GUI charge, Golfsure Insurance and Club Admin Levy. (January 1st - December 31st).
- Our Christy O Connor Jnr designed 18 hole Championship 70 par course is set in a 20 acre parkland setting. With it’s mature trees, superb putting surfaces and water features, it has spectacular views of the Dublin Mountains from its perfectly manicured fairways.
- If you can’t predict when you’ll be free to play, Pay & Play is an ideal option.
- For just €16 a round, any day of the week, you can play the course and participate in Club competitions and social events. In other words, you enjoy the benefits of full membership for a fraction of the cost.
- For more about Pay-as-you-Play Membership, call the Pro Shop on 01 401 0878 or golf@citywesthotel.com
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Whether you are organising a corporate event, a charity tournament or simply a golf society get-together, Citywest Golf Club is an unbeatable location to ensure a memorable day out.
- Our society rates start from just €20.
- Golf and dining packages available on request and menus can be tailored to suit specific requirements
- Our Pro Shop offers reduced rates for society prizes
- Special hotel accommodation rates available for groups.
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Clontarf Golf Club welcomes all those who enjoy good golf and superior service. Whatever golf group or society you represent you will find our Club to be a special place, dedicated to your enjoyment. We are proud of our reputation for a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, where visitors feel at home and can revel in the blend of warmth and hospitality extended by our members and staff alike.
We are easily accessible from the M50 and M1 motorways and are located only seven kilometres from Dublin City, just off the Malahide Road, and in close proximity to Dublin Airport and the seaside villages of Portmarnock, Malahide and Sutton.
Founded in 1912, we recently celebrated our Centenary Year. You are welcome to join us in our many open golf competitions organised during the year.
The course is a pleasant 18 hole parkland test which, although not long by today’s standards, provides a challanging and enjoyable experience. Designed by the distinguished golf course architect Harry Colt, it is one of the closest to the centre of a capital city to be found in Europe.
Our fine Clubhouse offers a warm and friendly atmosphere in which to relax after your game and a full bar and catering service is available. Our team of golf professionals will be pleased to accomodate your golfing requirements.
Currently our membership stands at 1350 and our Club is well known for the social activities it provides. We have long established association with both the GUI and the ILGU and some members over the years have held senior posts within both organisations.
MEMBERSHIP
Clubhouse Member
- No Entrance Fee is applicable to this category of member. Clubhouse membership is a social membership with limited golfing rights but with full use of the clubhouse. Clubhouse membership is normally a stepping-stone to Five-Day golfing membership and Clubhouse members may play golf at a reduced rate before 9.30am Monday to Friday. For the foreseeable future all new Five-Day Members will be selected from members in the Clubhouse category.
The Annual Subscription for a Clubhouse Member is €206. In addition to this there is compulsory bar credit of €65 and catering credit of €65.
5 Day Member
- Preference is given to applications from existing Clubhouse Members. Five-Day membership entitles the member to the use of the course from Monday to Friday only. An entrance fee of €2,000 is applicable to Five-Day members joining the Club. The annual subscription for a Five-Day Member is €891 plus insurance and relevant affiliation fee.
Ordinary Member
- Preference is given to applications from existing Five-Day Members. Ordinary membership entitles the member to full use of all the Club’s facilities. An entrance fee of is applicable to Five-Day Members transferring from Five-day to Ordinary membership and €4,000 for a new entrant going straight into Ordinary membership. The annual subscription for an Ordinary Member is €1,450 plus insurance and relevant affiliation fee.
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- Enjoy good food and fine wines selected from our extensive menu and wine list. Our restaurant, with its beautiful ornate ceiling and delightful decor seats up to 90 diners and provides a perfect setting for corporate and society functions.
- Our large lounge and west wing facility seats up to 190 people and are maintained to a very high standard of excellence. The bar service provided by our friendly and well trained staff is second to none.
- We regularly show live sports events for members in our TV room and also on our big screen in the lounge. This room can also be used for private dinner functions.
- Our changing rooms were extensively refurbished in 2011.
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Ardglass Golf Course is an 18 hole links course in a natural setting hugging the north-east coast of Ireland, with stunning views, unique golf holes and memorable people. The course is less than 2 hours from Dublin, under an hour from Belfast and only 30 minutes from the world renowned Royal County Down golf links at Newcastle. Our course is a true test of golf. With the almost ever-present wind capable of wreaking havoc from any quarter; the hard fairways and the small firm greens, it is just about impossible to play “yardage based” golf on this links. The Irish Sea, which can be seen from all 18 tees and greens, comes into play on no fewer than 8 holes. This is just one of the memorable and unique features of the links at Ardglass Golf Club. The story of Ardglass Golf Club and links began in 1896, under the leadership of the Rev Thomas MacAfee. The first incarnation was a 7-hole layout with a total length of less than 1000 yards and shoehorned into the area that is now our 1st and 18th fairways. Over the next 100 years our Club leased and then purchased the additional land that stretches out to Ringfad Point and around to the original Coney Island Bay. In 1907 it became a 9-hole links and was basically to remain unaltered for the next 60 years. In the late 1960s, with the additional land, the layout expanded to encompass our first 18-hole layout. A generation later, the latest tranche of land was acquired. The Club developed the lands around Coney Island Bay and remodelled the course to provide the stunningly natural links we enjoy today. Ardglass Golf Club does not stand still, and even today we are continuing to upgrade and improve the current layout to make it fair, enjoyable and a challenge for golfers of all abilities.
Ardglass Golf Club is well known for extending a warm welcome to its visitors who come from all parts of the world. Many of them make a point of playing Ardglass while visiting Royal County Down at Newcastle or Royal Portrush on the North Coast. At the clubhouse, parts of which date back to the 13th century, we have a fully stocked Pro-shop, an excellent restaurant, and of course Guinness on tap, as well as numerous other beverages for you to enjoy !!! We do hope you come and visit our course and we don’t believe you will be disappointed.
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Ballyliffin Golf Club consists of two outstanding, contrasting links courses and 36 wonderful holes, making up one of the finest golf resorts to be found anywhere in the world. The expansive panoramic views of countryside, coastline and ocean savoured by these magnificent links courses will not easily be forgotten.
The Old Links undulates in the glory of its natural terrain, presenting an immensely enjoyable challenge to every golfer. Work recently undertaken by Nick Faldo has strenghtened The Old Links and brought much acclaim from members and visitors.
The new Glashedy Links is a Pat Ruddy and Tom Craddock masterpiece fashioned around the incredible dunes, and is rated amongst the best links tracks in the world. Ruddy cherishes Glashedy as his own and has returned in recent years to fine tune the stunning bunkering of this magnificient links. Craddock and Ruddy are also credited with much of the improvement carried out to The Old Links in the course of constructing The Glashedy Links.
Pat Ruddy is the owner of The European Club and is regarded as one of the greatest golf architects of modern times.
The Glashedy Links has hosted the Irish Inter-provincial Championships in 2006, the European Tour, North West of Ireland Open in 2002 and the Ladies European Tour, Ladies Irish Open in 1998.The Old Links hosted the European Seniors Tour in June 2008 - The Irish Seniors Open.
The home to two championship links courses and one of the warmest welcomes in golf - this is a must when putting together an Ireland golf package with your friends.
“Ballyliffin’s two courses are a must play on any golf trip to Ireland” - Rory McIlroy
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Ballyliffin Golf Club consists of two outstanding, contrasting links courses and 36 wonderful holes, making up one of the finest golf resorts to be found anywhere in the world. The expansive panoramic views of countryside, coastline and ocean savoured by these magnificent links courses will not easily be forgotten.
The Old Links undulates in the glory of its natural terrain, presenting an immensely enjoyable challenge to every golfer. Work recently undertaken by Nick Faldo has strenghtened The Old Links and brought much acclaim from members and visitors.
The new Glashedy Links is a Pat Ruddy and Tom Craddock masterpiece fashioned around the incredible dunes, and is rated amongst the best links tracks in the world. Ruddy cherishes Glashedy as his own and has returned in recent years to fine tune the stunning bunkering of this magnificient links. Craddock and Ruddy are also credited with much of the improvement carried out to The Old Links in the course of constructing The Glashedy Links.
Pat Ruddy is the owner of The European Club and is regarded as one of the greatest golf architects of modern times.
The Glashedy Links has hosted the Irish Inter-provincial Championships in 2006, the European Tour, North West of Ireland Open in 2002 and the Ladies European Tour, Ladies Irish Open in 1998.The Old Links hosted the European Seniors Tour in June 2008 - The Irish Seniors Open.
The home to two championship links courses and one of the warmest welcomes in golf - this is a must when putting together an Ireland golf package with your friends.
Manager - John Farren
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Golfers and visitors from all over the world are assured of a warm and friendly welcome at Balmoral Golf Club. The course measures 6,276 yards, making it an enjoyable challenge for golfers of all levels. Balmoral is one of Northern Ireland’s finest parkland courses situated in the leafy suburbs of South Belfast and is easily accessed from road, rail or air. The area has a comprehensive range of hotel and B & B accommodation, which is within 3 miles of Belfast City centre, a vibrant, lively city renowned for shopping and exciting night life.
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Belvoir Park Golf Club was established in South Belfast during 1927, set in some 136 acres of delightful parkland and was designed by the famed course architect Harry S Colt. Ever since it has sought to provide a warm and friendly club environment for men’s, ladies’, senior and junior golf over the past 86 years. Belvoir Park Golf Club remains one of the pre-eminent parkland courses in Ireland, hosting the Ulster Professional in 1930, won by Joe McCartney, the Irish Open in 1949 and 1953 with the winner Harry Bradshaw claiming afterwards that “it was the best inland course I have ever played”. The course also hosted the Irish PGA Championship in 1995 and most recently the Irish Amateur Close Championship in 2008. It was a privilege to have been invited to host the Senior Ladies’ British Open Amateur Championship in 2011 and World Police and Fire Games in 2013.
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A warm welcome awaits you in this heartland of the Fermanagh lakes. An eighteen hole parkland course with stunning views, manicured fairways and well contoured greens, the course has hosted the Ulster PGA Championships for over ten years and is enjoyed by members and visitors alike. We are established as one of the best golfing facilities the North West has to offer. The golf course provides golfers of all skill levels with a very enjoyable yet testing challenge. Highly manicured and contoured greens are a real delight to putt on, but make sure you avoid the numerous bunkers and water hazards that await to punish errant shots. Highly popular with societies, corporate days along with casual green fees, the reputation of the course is growing all the time through an intensive programme of improvements and conditioning. We can guarantee a warm Fermanagh welcome and a great golfing experience.
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At Castlerock we have 27 holes, suitable for all levels. Our 18 hole Championship course, Mussenden links is a true test of golf set in the rolling sand dunes beside the River Bann with views out to Donegal & Scotland. We also have the 9 hole Bann course, a great test of golf with the 5th being described as "one of the best par 5's in the UK".
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Situated in the country surrounds of Lady Dufferin’s Estate, we offer two courses of international standing. The Dufferin Course is one of the Highest Rated Championship Courses in Ireland. The Ava Course is shorter but offers a real test of accuracy. To complement our two courses, Clandeboye also offers a luxurious Clubhouse where comfort is central to your day, both on and off the course. We are located above Conlig Village off the A21 between Bangor & Newtownards, just two miles from Bangor and 15 miles from Belfast. Before the dual carriageway was laid, the main road used to run through the village street, but visitor traffic is now largely limited to golfers en route to the two 18 hole championship courses of Clandeboye Golf Club. There are lovely walks in the wooded countryside around the village. You may catch a glimpse of antlered deer grazing among the woodland plants. They are part of a herd long-established in the neighbouring Clandeboye Estate.
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Concra Wood Golf Club boasts an 18 hole, par 72 championship golf course situated in Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan. The golf course at Concra Wood was designed by two of Ireland’s golfing legends: Christy O’Connor Junior and Senior. Lough Muckno may be a well kept secret, but not for much longer. As it drapes itself lazily around tree-bound islands and along the shore, the lough promises one of Ireland’s most beautiful and evocative settings for golf. Overlooking it all is Concra Wood Golf and Country Club in Castleblayney Co. Monaghan. Golf Practice Facilities. Concrawood Golf Club has arguably the best golf practice facilities in the area.
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We are one of the oldest and most mature parkland courses in Ireland, situated 90 minutes from Dublin or Belfast. We provide a unique golfing experience in the heart of the Lakeland region. Our spectacular is course carved through the natural Drumlin terrain of Cavan. Many of our fairways are lined with mature trees, in particular the last 4 holes, with water coming in to play on the index 3, 15th hole. This is sure to present you with a challenging and unforgettable experience. Our stately clubhouse provides a spectacular view of the 18th hole and fairway, which adds to the excitement right up to the last putt. Co. Cavan Golf Club, a Failte Ireland Approved facility is renowned for it’s hospitality and warm welcome to Members, Visitors, Societies and Guests.
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Donegal Golf Course is a links course built on a promontory of 182 acres that extends out into the Atlantic Ocean. The course, built on land of geological significance, was inhabited in past centuries, and the earliest of Irish maps indicate this. The course, a par 73 for both men and women, consists of five Par 5's, four Par 3's and nine Par 4's, stretching over 7400 yards from the tips, with five regulation tees from each hole, plus a beginner tee. The outside loop plays along the dunes and the ocean, providing stunning views of the surrounding area. The inner loop is more protected, however the constantly changing sea breeze provides a continuing test for both pro and amateur golfer. Despite its length, the course is an easy walk, broken up by the outstanding views, wildlife and display of fauna and flora that continues to change and evolve throughout the year. Originally designed by the legendary Irish golf course architect, Eddie Hackett, the course is continually being molded and enhanced by the 'master of links design', Pat Ruddy. Darren Clarke, the 2011 Open Champion and member of the Course, states that Donegal Golf Club is 'one of my favourite courses in the world'. Facilities include a driving range, warm up area, and putting, chipping and bunker practice areas.
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Nestled on the western shores of Sheephaven Bay with its blue flag beaches and stunning scenery, Dunfanaghy Golf Club sits on the edge of the picturesque village of Dunfanaghy in the shadow of Muckish Mountain. Golf has been played on the seaside links of Dunfanaghy for over 100 years. The course was laid out in 1905 by Mr Harry Vardon, six times winner of the British Open. Many years later a young boy named Paul McGinley learned to play golf on the fairways of Dunfanaghy. That young boy became Europe's Ryder Cup Captain in 2014. Paul remains a regular visitor to the area and is a great supporter of Dunfanaghy Golf Club. As a true links course, Dunfanaghy Golf Course offers year-round golfing. Situated in County Donegal, Dunfanaghy Golf Course lies on the outskirts of Dunfanaghy village, 20 miles west of Letterkenny on the N56 that gives access to the beautiful North West Coast, along the Wild Atlantic Way. Dunfanaghy offers an enjoyable challenge for golfers of every ability with spectacular views of Killahoey beach, Sheephaven bay and the harbour of Portnablagh. After holing out on the 18th green, a warm welcome awaits you in the Vardon lounge where you can relive your round over a well earned drink!
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Kirkistown Castle Golf Club is a unique Irish Links golf course and clubhouse situated on the eastern shores of County Down, Northern Ireland on the beautiful Ards Peninsula. The Club which opened in 1902 has rolled with the times and has been an enduring central landmark within the townland of Kirkistown and the small village of Cloughey. Our current membership consists of approximately 800 members across various categories from the young and young at heart, to the golfing fanatics as well as those who simply enjoy the food, drink and great craic that makes our Club atmosphere so enticing.
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The recently redesigned 18 hole Letterkenny Golf Club stands amid 146 acres of mature parkland at Barnhill just on the outskirts of the town. Since redevelopment under the direction of course designer Declan Branigan it has emerged as one of the finest parkland courses in Ireland and attracts a membership of some 750 golfers. According to GUI records Letterkenny is documented as having “started activities” in 1913. By then golf had spread nationwide having been introduced from Scotland and ten other clubs were already in existence in Co. Donegal.
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Voted one of the top golf resorts in Ireland, the Lough Erne Resort, provides the ultimate 36-hole golf experience. Featuring two championship golf courses including the renowned Faldo Course; golfers can also hone their skills at The Golf Academy under the tutelage of PGA Head Professional Lynn McCool, or practice at the all-weather driving range. As the gateway to North West Ireland, Lough Erne Resort is the ideal base for a golfing break where you can combine a round on The Faldo Course and Castle Hume with some of Ireland’s best links and parkland courses nearby.
The Faldo Course
Designed by 6 time major winner, Sir Nick Faldo, a top 100 course (UK & Ireland), measuring 7,167 yards Par 72, offering stunning views of Castle Hume Lough & Lough Erne, with superb all year round playing conditions.
Castle Hume
Championship parkland course with stunning views, manicured fairways and well contoured greens, Castle Hume has been host to an unprecedented 10 Ulster PGA Championships.
The Golf Academy
With a team of dedicated PGA professionals led by Lynn McCool, we can cater for every level of golfer. A variety of golf lesson packages from beginner to advanced are available that utilise state of the art facilities and technology to develop your game, including the use of V1 camera capture and Flightscope technology. Book your golf lesson today.
Driving range
Our all weather flood lit driving range allows the most avid golfer to practice even in inclement conditions but is the perfect place to warm-up pre-round.
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Malone is a fine championship course situated on 330 acres of undulating wooded parkland. Its 27 holes of secluded gently undulating parkland countryside is just 5 miles from Belfast City centre. The centre piece of the course is the beautiful natural trout lake which extends for some 25 acres. The course is a real challenge with mature trees shaping many of the holes with the lake first comes into play on the 13th. Beware the 15th where the tee shot to a tricky undulating green is over water all the way. Also the 18th is daunting where almost any ball to the right of the green is water bound. Navigate the course here and get a taste of what you can expect when you play!
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Set on the shores of Lough Neagh, Massereene Golf Club is one of the finest parkland courses in Northern Ireland. The first hole is a good indication of what challenge lies ahead, going out in 35 the front nine are tree lined with well placed bunkers. As the golfer reaches the top of the seventh hill they are greeted by a breathtaking view of the Lough and the fantastic new clubhouse. The inward nine consists of drier and more undulating fairways, reminiscent of a links course finishing on the 18th green beside the clubhouse where hospitable staff are waiting to greet you with open arms at the 19th! Massereene Golf Club was established in 1895. At 6,603 yards off the championship tees, the course is popular with societies and lady golfers. Equally the narrow fairways and small greens place a priority on accuracy rather than distance making it a rewarding test for even the scratch golfer. With lush fairways, silky smooth greens and spectacular views of Lough Neagh. Massereene Golf Club is a fantastic challenge and a wonderful day out.
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Narin and Portnoo Golf Club, is situated in a beautiful seaside resort in southwest Donegal. It is considered one of the finest natural and scenic18-hole links courses in Ireland, with sweeping views of Gweebarra Bay. Opened in 1930, it is engagingly old fashioned with a meandering routing over and around the dunes. The course has recently been re-developed and the new par 73 layout offers a range of teeing areas and challenges to suit all golfers. All manner of shots are required here: draws around sharp dog-legs; crisp irons to par threes over cavernous terrain; accurate tee shots down snake-like fairways, some wide and some not so generous; low trajectory shots into the Atlantic breezes; high shots down-breeze into raised and firm greens; chip and run shots over the mounds and dips. Throughout the adventure, all are captivated by the scenery and once experienced, it’s a course to which golfers return again and again. A warm and friendly welcome awaits visitors and societies to Narin and Portnoo Golf Club and due to its links terrain, it is ideal for year-round golf. It is a member of the North and West Coast Links. The clubhouse has been completely refurbished and is proving a hit with members and visitors alike. The bar and restaurant is managed by Michael and Charlene Kennedy. The course is located 6 miles northwest of Glenties, 6 miles north of Ardara and 25 miles northwest of Donegal Town. The nearest airport is half an hour away at Donegal International Airport near Carrickfinn, Co. Donegal.
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Practice net, locker rooms, putting green, golf shop, club rental (30 euro), buggies (35 euro), trolleys (3 euro), bar/resturant.
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The 18-Hole Championship Golf Course at the 4 Star Nuremore Hotel & Country Golf Club has been described as one of the most picturesque parkland golf courses in Ireland. This superb, 71 par course makes superb use of surrounding lakes and landscape to be enjoyed at any time of the year and whether you're a beginner or an experienced golfer a round of golf on the Nuremore course is bound to frustrate and delight in equal measure! Hotel residents are offered reduced rate green fees of €20.00 per person per round. Existing members can keep abreast of all ongoing competitions and events on Nuremore Golf Club facebook page
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Portsalon Golf club was founded by Colonel B.J Barton in 1891. Colonel Barton established the Portsalon hotel and golf links and was very forward thinking in Portsalon becoming one of the founder member of the Golfing Union of Ireland, the oldest golf union in the world. The course was designed by Charles Thompson, the Portrush professional. The links quickly earned a reputation as one of the best around and attracted visitors from near and far. In 2000, a major redesign of the links was undertaken. Renowned architect, Pat Ruddy was tasked with upgrading the links to keep pace with the modern game. The course was lengthened considerable and nine completely new holes were added.
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Founded in 1894 and redesigned by Willie Park jnr in the 1920’s this championship links course received its greatest makeover with the purchase of land known as “Thistly Hollow” in 1986. This enabled the club to build a stunning new seven holes through towering dunes and fabulous and natural links land. Designed by Des Giffin the Strand Course is the jewel in the Portstewart portfolio. Portstewart has played host to many major Amateur and Professional Championships over the years including most recently the 2017 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open hosted by The Rory Foundation and The Amateur Championship in 2014, won by Bradley Neil of Scotland. The British Ladies Amateur Championship came to us in 2015 and was won by Céline Boutier of France. The British Girls Championship was hosted in 2006, won by Belen Mozo of Spain, and the Irish Amateur in 1992, won by Gary Murphy of Killkenny. We look forward to hosting The British Boys Amateur Championship in 2018. Portstewart Golf Club is proud to offer 54 holes of golf spectacularly set on Ulster’s famous Causeway Coast with something for every golfer. On these pages we will try to give you a flavour of the Club but the only way to really appreciate what we have here is to come and share it with us. We look forward to welcoming you to Portstewart.
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Rockmount Golf Club is a parkland designed championship course located to the south of Belfast City Centre. The course officially opened on Monday 8th May 1995 an eighteen-hole championship standard golf course which include a modern clubhouse with a top quality restaurant and bar facilities.
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Catering for both guests of the hotel and local enthusiasts, the Roe Park Resort has established itself as one of Northern Ireland's premier golf resorts, both for the quality of its own 18-hole parkland course and its proximity to some of the world's greatest links courses across the N.Ireland coast. The 18 hole parkland layout takes full advantage of its beautiful setting with Lough Foyle and the Inishowen Peninsula providing a dramatic backdrop to the course. Popular with amateurs and seasoned players alike, the course is both challenging and enjoyable. It's also just a short drive from the world-renowned Royal Portrush course and some of the world's greatest links courses. Beyond the course, a first class clubhouse is surrounded by excellent facilities including an Indoor Academy (featuring V1 video analysis, Flightscope Launch Monitor and E6 Golf Simulator), 18 bay (10 indoor & 8 outdoor) driving range, golf shop, short game area and putting green.
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Golfers have been travelling to Rosapenna since the late 19th century when the Old Tom Morris Links was ranked 3rd in the British Isles behind only The Old Course at St.Andrews and The Royal County Down Golf Club. With the addition of the hotel soon after the Old Tom Morris Links opened in 1893 Rosapenna is the true first golf resort in the world. In 2003 Rosapenna opened the second course the Sandy Hills Links designed by Pat Ruddy of The European Club fame. In its relatively short lifetime the Sandy Hills Links has been met with rave reviews and steadily climbed the rankings as it matures into one of the worlds finest modern links courses. Both the Old Tom Morris Links and Sandy Hills Links are ranked in the Top 50 of Golf Digest Ireland’s Top 100 Courses. The Sandy Hills Links was ranked No. 11 in Golf Worlds Top 100 courses in Ireland List 2015. In the summer of 2015 the Old Tom Morris Links proudly hosted the Irish Women's Close Amateur Championship won by Sarah Helly of Enniscrone and the Sandy Hills Links hosted the Golfing Union of Ireland's Men's Interprovincial Championship won by a strong Leinster side.
Old Tom Morris Links
In 1891, while a guest of Lord Leitrim at his nearby estate, Old Tom Morris of St. Andrews, a winner of four Open Championships in the 1860’s, took a drive to enjoy the Donegal scenery. Old Tom was quick to see the golfing potential of this fine stretch of coast line and before returning to the home of golf he had staked-out the first Rosapenna Links, incorporating wide rolling fairways amidst the undulating terrain and of course those delightful greens. Back at St. Andrews, Old Tom was quick to tell of his discovery and so it was that Rosapenna became a place of pilgrimage for golfers at the turn of the century. Amongst those to follow were two other great golfing champions Harry Vardon and James Braid (in 1906) who won 11 Open Championship titles between them. They added length and more detailed bunkering but were wise enough to leave those wonderful natural greens untouched. Further changes were made by the great Harry Colt of Sunningdale in 1911. In September 2009 the new Strand Nine opened at Rosapenna to replace the original back nine which played across the main road on a number of holes. These new links holes which are now played as the front nine are routed through the low lying dunes to the east of the Sandy Hills Links and are fashioned much like the original Old Tom Morris Valley nine that runs along the beautiful Tramore beach overlooking Sheephaven Bay which have now become the back nine. Laid out by Pat Ruddy of the European Club these new links holes, which have striking views across Mulroy Bay, have matured to a condition that has seen them settle into the Old Tom Morris Links layout to provide a seamless connection between each nine. The original back nine of the Old Links known as the "Coastguard Holes" are now played as a separate nine hole course beginning and finishing at the practice ground. Running to just under 7,000 yards off the championship markers the Strand and Valley nines which now make up the Old Tom Morris Links are a testing combination of traditional and modern links holes which bridge a century of golf design influences.
Sandy Hills Links
The Sandy Hills Links at Rosapenna opened for play in June 2003 and has matured into one of Ireland’s finest modern links courses. Where Old Tom settled for a course alongside the dunes, Pat Ruddy has gone straight through them from start to finish and created an awesome course that will test any golfer, yet somehow still seduce those that cannot live with it. Each hole is spectacular and the views across the Old Tom Morris Links toward the beautiful Sheephaven Bay will salve any wounds inflicted by this incredible golf course. Sandy Hills is in many ways the ideal of a modern links. Intended for the serious golfer, its narrow fairways appear constricting from the tee, but the landing areas sculpted from the dunes are deceptively wide. Measuring a hefty 7,255 yards from the tips, Sandy Hills was designed with championship play in mind. However don’t allow this to deter you, with a multiplicity of tees there is a length to suit all strengths. Above all, the appeal of Sandy Hills lies in its beautifully balanced routing through the high dunes cloaked in marram grass. These sandhills bear a striking resemblance to the ones near the Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland that form the spine of Royal Portrush, Portstewart and Castlerock. Many of the holes feature elevated tees and greens, with drives into natural bowls on the dune floor. Most of the holes run north and south along the dune ridges, parallel to the front nine of the Old Tom Morris Links below, and above Tramore, the large beach along side Sheephaven Bay that caught the Scotsman’s attention so long ago. A few of the holes, like the Par-3 third, Par-3 seventh, the Par-5 eighth, and the Par-4 10th, 12th and 15th, run across the dune ridges, lending a change of pace and overwhelming sense of seclusion in the dunes. There are no average holes on the new layout, but the best come at the stretch of Nos. 6-13, which romp across the interior dunes. No. 6 is at the far southern end of the course, with the drive over a crest that reveals a picture-postcard view of the sickle of beach and bay with Muckish Mountain straight ahead. No. 7 is a downhill Par-3 to a sliver of green peeking from the dunes, and the eighth leads inland, tumbling downhill and then rising toward the backdrop of Carrigart and the Lough Salt Mountains in the distance. The 10th hole heads back towards the sea through a secret valley in the dunes, with the raised green framed by the grey peak of Muckish. No. 12 continues in the same direction, coursing upward through the dunes, and the 13th, having reached the higher ground, is a seamless band of smother fairway that coils to the right towards Murloy Bay. No doubt Old Tom would approve of what has become of this links land that he so keenly recognized more than a century ago. “A stunning modern links that funnels its way through centuries-old dunes created by and still whipped by the winds coming in off the Atlantic Ocean. A must play links course for serious golf enthusiasts. Perhaps the best praise that can be given Sandy Hills is that there is not one weak hole on the course. In fact I would venture to say that there is not even one average hole on the course. With the Atlantic winds blowing, Sandy Hills simply offers a test of golf at its purest and toughest” - Peter Acheson, Editor, Golf Digest Ireland
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Founded in 1881, Royal Belfast Golf Club lays claim to the title of the oldest golf course in Ireland. The present course dates back to 1925, when responsibility for the course design and layout at the present location was given to H.S. Colt, the eminent English course architect of the day. With the assistance of Walker Cup player W.A. Murray, Colt produced a course of great charm which provides a true test of golfing skill and enjoys one of the most scenic settings of any in the British Isles with its unrivalled views of Belfast Lough and the Antrim plateau beyond. The course remains much the same today as it was then, a tribute to the enduring excellence of its original design, always meticulously maintained with impreccable greens and groves of rhododendrons and gorse providing a colourful backdrop in spring. Winner of the IGTOA Parkland Golf Course of the Year and The Golfers’ Guide to Ireland, Best Parkland Golf Course in Ulster the standards of service and quality experienced at Royal Belfast are second to none and ensure a first class visitor experience in our new refurbished Clubhouse. As an NI Tourism Quality Assured Club, visitors are assured of a very warm welcome, a wonderful golfing experience on the Harry Colt designed course and first class service in the splendid Victorian clubhouse.
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Dunluce Links – Championship Course
The Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club ranks amongst the world’s greatest courses. Voted Number 12 in the world by Golf Magazine, it is a masterpiece of golf course architecture. Unimaginable rough and testing greens, combined with the unpredictable weather of the roaring North Atlantic make this course an admirable test for even the most seasoned golf aficionado.
Valley Links
The Valley lies between the East Strand and the Dunluce golf course in Portrush. As its name suggests, the course is situated between the huge sand hills immediately along the Atlantic shore and the higher ground on which the Championship course is laid out. That is not to say the holes of the course are routed over anything like plain, level lying land, far from it, as the Valley has more than its fair share of the humps, hollows and undulations to be found on any links worthy of the name.
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The Slieve Russell Hotel Golf & Country Club with Ciúin Spa and Wellness Centre is a luxury 4 star resort set amidst 300 acres of magnificently landscaped gardens, including 50 acres of lakes. Our state of the art conference centre enables us to cater for conferneces with up to 1,200 delegates. For the golfer, our 18 hole Championship Golf Course ensures a challenging game. our 9 hole par 3 course and driving range are also available. Located just 90 miles from Dublin and Belfast, the Slieve Russell Hotel offers a haven of comfort and relaxation.
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The course is a mature, well maintained parkland Par 71 with beautiful views across to the Cooley Mountains and up the estuary of Carlingford Lough to the castle at Narrow Water. Over 6000 yards it demands a high degree of accuracy and will test the golfer’s shot-making capabilities. Every tee presents unique challenges as no 2 holes are the same. Enjoy your round before sampling the excellent catering facilities in the welcoming clubhouse.
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Coollattin Golf Club is a beautiful and challenging par 72 layout located in the heart of historic Coollattin Park in south County Wicklow.
The first golf course at Coollattin was developed, in 1922, by William ('Billy') Wentworth, the 7th Earl Fitzwilliam. The Earl, an avid golfer and a nephew of one of America's first professional golfers, could not have found a more stunning setting. The golf course was laid out against the backdrop of superb specimen trees, rhododendrons and azaleas - a rare and beautiful collection which had been planted and nurtured by 'Billy's' family and ancestors since the early 1700's.
The golf course at Coollattin has over the years undergone many changes. However, the canvas on which it is laid out is still the same, it still provides us with the same dazzling kaleidoscope of colour with its never ending changes of hue and shade manifested through the four seasons. As Kevin Markham says in 'HOOKED', his recent review of Irish golf courses -'The setting is imperious, with the huge trees watching over your every step of the way, and golf that is serious fun'.
Coollattin today provides a sylvan heaven in the quiet backwater of south County Wicklow. We are almost exactly half way between Dublin city and Rosslare Europort. We are only sixty miles from Dublin city centre and only an hour's drive from the Loughlinstown roundabout.
On our course you will not see housing development, you will not see any roads or hear the rumble of traffic. The only disturbance that you will encounter is the screech of a disturbed cock pheasant or the march past of mallard ducks.
We do not boast an ostentatious clubhouse. What we do have is a friendly and caring staff both in our bar and in our restaurant and good home cooked food served at a reasonable cost. If there is a chill in the air visitors and members gather around a log fire to exchange wisecracks and to tell tall tales of golfing exploits.
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Although its boundaries come within 100 metres of the sea, Courtown is actually a parkland course.
It is surrounded on three sides by forestry and the course boasts hundreds of mature trees. In fact every fairway is lined to reward the accurate golfer and punish the wayward. The course is a matured par 71 almost 6000 metres in length and provides great variety.
The four par 3s are a feature, particularly the 18th where a water hazard and the threatening out of bounds on the left have to be negotiated. For the big hitters there are three par 5s, including the new dog-leg 9th hole, an imposing end to the front nine.
The remaining par 4s include the 4th, the signature hole, revered nationally and internationally. With its panoramic views of the south Irish Sea and the beautiful North Wexford coast it provides a delightful distraction to many a bad round.
The course itself has recently undergone some major design changes that have further enhanced the high standard on which Courtown prides itself. Furthermore Courtown Golf Club provides ancilliary golfing services such as the availabiltiy of golf trolleys and buggies, a practice area, practice putting greens, and ladies and mens locker rooms.
The Pro Shop located near the 1st tee box stocks a large variety of the top names in golf and is run by the resident I.G.P.A. professional.
In addition Courtown is serviced by an excellent clubhouse that houses the abovementioned locker rooms as well as the exceptional restaurant and bar facilities. From this luxurious comfort can be enjoyed a panoramic view of the course and the Irish Sea beyond.
We hope that you will enjoy your trip to Courtown!
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The late Frank Penninck wrote in an article in 1962 in the "Golfers Companion" referring to the Course as
"Natural unspoilt seaside territory with towering sand hills, murderous rough, and a rating of long holes that call for powerful hitting".
In more recent times the "Golf World" magazine was moved to observe:
"County Louth is one of the best kept secrets of Irish golf. Sometimes also referred to as Baltray this has to be one of the most enjoyable Links in Ireland and undoubtedly represents superb value. There is not a weak hole on the course and some of the holes merit greatness".
The present course was designed in 1938 by the renowned Tom Simpson. The course is laid out in two loops covering some 190 acres with no two holes running in the same direction. The only exception being the 12th and 13th which run along the sea. It speaks highly for Simpson's design that he saw need to introduce only fifty bunkers in the course's defences the rest was taken care of by the natural terrain. The 14th hole is regarded as the signature hole a short par four measuring only 332 yards you can drive all the way to the green and end up taking six or more, wondering what did you actually do that was wrong. The four par threes are superb. Averaging 160 yards it is seldom one will have a good score that does not include a par at each of these. In 1985 the numerical order in which the holes were laid out was slightly altered to accommodate a new starting position. Other than that little has changed from 1938, until 2003 when the firm of Donald Steel and Company undertook a course upgrade under the guidance of Tom MacKenzie, himself an undoubted fan of Simpson's work. The changes although minimal have had a significant impact on the course and with the addition of some new Tees "Baltray" now measures over 7,000 yds thus bringing it in line with the modern game.
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Although its boundaries come within 100 metres of the sea, Courtown is actually a parkland course.
It is surrounded on three sides by forestry and the course boasts hundreds of mature trees. In fact every fairway is lined to reward the accurate golfer and punish the wayward. The course is a matured par 71 almost 6000 metres in length and provides great variety.
The four par 3s are a feature, particularly the 18th where a water hazard and the threatening out of bounds on the left have to be negotiated. For the big hitters there are three par 5s, including the new dog-leg 9th hole, an imposing end to the front nine.
The remaining par 4s include the 4th, the signature hole, revered nationally and internationally. With its panoramic views of the south Irish Sea and the beautiful North Wexford coast it provides a delightful distraction to many a bad round.
The course itself has recently undergone some major design changes that have further enhanced the high standard on which Courtown prides itself. Furthermore Courtown Golf Club provides ancilliary golfing services such as the availabiltiy of golf trolleys and buggies, a practice area, practice putting greens, and ladies and mens locker rooms.
The Pro Shop located near the 1st tee box stocks a large variety of the top names in golf and is run by the resident I.G.P.A. professional.
In addition Courtown is serviced by an excellent clubhouse that houses the abovementioned locker rooms as well as the exceptional restaurant and bar facilities. From this luxurious comfort can be enjoyed a panoramic view of the course and the Irish Sea beyond.
We hope that you will enjoy your trip to Courtown!
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Djouce Golf Club is a gentle flat parkland course nestling in a stunning setting bordered on one side by Vartry Lake and over shadowed by Djouce Mountain in all its spectacular glory. This Eddie Hackett designed course makes the most of its surroundings, while creating an interesting challenge for all golfers.
Although Djouce Golf Club was established in 1990 our Clubhouse is steeped in local history, is a prominent landmark and served as a hotel of some repute throughout the latter half of the 19th century.
Considerable care and imagination has been invested in the design of each hole, with full deployment of natural topographical attributes. Our idyllic environment encompasses a flat terrain which is ideally suited to golfers of all ages and ability. For members and visitors alike, a round at Djouce Golf Club will furnish an experience of enduring value.
Our course was designed by renowned golf course architect, Eddie Hackett, one of Ireland's most experienced and respected course designers. In his initial appraisal of the course, he remarked on the attractive setting:
"The site is beautifully situated in scenically attractive countryside, between the more distant Dublin and Wicklow mountains. I must say that by a combination of suitable situation in relation to centres of population, pleasant and varying gradients, proximity to scenically attractive countryside, I consider this land as having the potential for the establishment of an excellent Golf Course."
All visitors are welcome to Djouce Golf Club. Our 9 hole Parkland Course (18 holes using alternate tee-boxes), 6455 yards long, Par 72, SS70 will be enjoyable for both leisure and competitive golfers alike.
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Enjoy the tranquillity of the mystical Druids Glen, with manicured tree-lined fairways, historical landmarks, spectacular water features and vibrant floral displays. This famous course designed by Pat Ruddy & Tom Craddock, opened in 1995. Just a year after opening, Druids Glen hosted the Irish Open for four years in a row. Colin Montgomerie won two years running, followed by David Carter and Sergio Garcia, shooting a 64 in the final round. Druids Glen has hosted the prestigious Seve Trophy, a bi-annual event between the leading Tour Players of Britain & Ireland and Continental Europe. When you come to play at Druids Glen, you're playing one of the finest, most challenging, and most enjoyable golf courses in Europe - a course good enough to host the most prominent event in Irish golf.
Driving Range & Druids Academy
Located adjacent to the 1st Tee at Druids Heath, a mere stroll from the front of the luxurious Druids Glen Hotel, is the Resort driving range and practice ground. A state of the art facility with fully lit driving range, practice putting green and chipping/bunker area. Open daily until 10.00pm. Overlooking the Irish Sea with beautiful views from Greystones to Wicklow Head, it is said that your game will improve here without having to hit any shots at all! In any case, the covered range, grass bays, bunker and putting greens provide an ideal place to practice your game. Druids Glen Academy offers both individual and group instruction with expert guidance from our resident Golf Pro Patrick Geraghty. The academy has all the modern equipment and teaching aids to enhance your game including Putting and Long Game clinics. Patrick is a rare breed of golf professionals in that he has a recently achieved PGA qualification, a degree in Psychology and in the 1990s played over 100 professional golf tournaments. Patrick believes his job is in making golf feel simple and fun and keeps his teaching down to a maximum one or two thoughts. He also believes in the art of teaching how to play golf and not just teach the golf swing. “I am a right-handed golfer but at the start of every teaching season I take a club and hit shots left handed to see how some of my beginner students feel, it’s fun but difficult!”
Golf Lessons
- 9 and 18 hole playing lessons.
- Half hour lessons on any part of the game off our grass tees and excellent putting, bunker and chipping greens.
- Psychology (getting rid of short game yips is a speciality).
- Team building and conference golf packages are a fun and informative way of entertaining your clients and available for both small and large groups.
Contact patrick@golflessons-online.com or call 086 8112077
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There are few places in the world that encapsulate the true spirit of the game of golf like Druids Heath, the mountains, sea and rolling Irish countryside provide stunning vistas throughout your round. The sea breeze calls for shot-making skills and imagination from the golfer.
In the words of Pat Ruddy
“Druids Heath affords the player the opportunity to stride-out in a place which is invigorating to both body and soul with the ever present sea breezes adding greatly to a sporting challenge, which is quite difficult to concentrate on as the eye wanders eagerly fifty miles out to sea, twenty miles southwards over an unspoiled, rolling pastoral scene to Wicklow Head and inland to the Wicklow Mountains. Dull would he be of soul who would allow a few stray shots spoil a day in such a blessed spot”.
Venue for the 2006 Irish PGA Championship, Druids Heath has played host to many leading tour players including double US Open Champion Retief Goosen, Sergio Garcia, Darren Clarke and Ian Poulter.
Driving Range & Druids Academy
Located adjacent to the 1st Tee at Druids Heath, a mere stroll from the front of the luxurious Druids Glen Hotel, is the Resort driving range and practice ground. A state of the art facility with fully lit driving range, practice putting green and chipping/bunker area. Open daily until 10.00pm. Overlooking the Irish Sea with beautiful views from Greystones to Wicklow Head, it is said that your game will improve here without having to hit any shots at all! In any case, the covered range, grass bays, bunker and putting greens provide an ideal place to practice your game. Druids Glen Academy offers both individual and group instruction with expert guidance from our resident Golf Pro Patrick Geraghty. The academy has all the modern equipment and teaching aids to enhance your game including Putting and Long Game clinics. Patrick is a rare breed of golf professionals in that he has a recently achieved PGA qualification, a degree in Psychology and in the 1990s played over 100 professional golf tournaments. Patrick believes his job is in making golf feel simple and fun and keeps his teaching down to a maximum one or two thoughts. He also believes in the art of teaching how to play golf and not just teach the golf swing. “I am a right-handed golfer but at the start of every teaching season I take a club and hit shots left handed to see how some of my beginner students feel, it’s fun but difficult!”
Golf Lessons
- 9 and 18 hole playing lessons.
- Half hour lessons on any part of the game off our grass tees and excellent putting, bunker and chipping greens.
- Psychology (getting rid of short game yips is a speciality).
- Team building and conference golf packages are a fun and informative way of entertaining your clients and available for both small and large groups.
Contact patrick@golflessons-online.com or call 086 8112077
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Perhaps an ever-so-slight misnomer, the stunning Dun Laoghaire Golf Club is in fact situated close to Enniskerry in Co. Wicklow, but resides on the Dublin side of the Dublin Wicklow border, with the majestic Wicklow Mountains as its nearest neighbours. The course decamped the seaside town of Dun Laoghaire in 2007, after ninety-seven years, for the picturesque Ballyman Glen, nestled at the foot of the spectacular Sugarloaf Mountain.
Yet, despite the change of venue, the driving spirit of the Dun Laoghaire Golf Club’s founding fathers remains the Club’s guiding ethos.
The origins of the Club date back as far as 1909, when a number of Kingstown (as Dun Laoghaire was then known) residents assembled at the town’s Royal Marine Hotel on December 9th for the inaugural meeting of Kingstown Golf Club.
The meeting was chaired by Major Bryan Cooper, a Conservative Member of Parliament, who later went on to become a member of Dail Eireann for Co.Dublin. On the night, the Earl of Longford, K.P. was elected President. Earl Longford died in action during the Great War and was succeeded by Viscount de Vesci, who held the position until 1958.
The Club rapidly began to take shape; several hundred Men and Lady Associates were elected and 36 acres of land were leased at Eglinton Park and Highthorn, a nine-hole course was designed; and a clubhouse was built for the princely sum of £1,265.
November 1910 witnessed the extension of the course to 18 holes; and a further forty acres abutting Glenageary Road were leased. At the cessation of World War I, the eminent golf architect, Harry Colt, designed a new layout for the course. This design was to remain basically the same for the next eighty-odd years.
Dun Laoghaire Golf Club wasn’t immune to the country’s changing political mood in the early 1920s. In 1922 the club was re-christened Dun Laoghaire (Kingstown) Golf Club. It would be a further three decades before the reference to Kingstown was finally expunged from the official Club title.
In the 1970s, it became clear that maintaining an 18-hole golf course on 78 acres in a residential area was no longer practicable. Following a number of false dawns, a property development company offered the Club the opportunity to re-locate to a 330-acre site at Ballyman Glen.
Once again the Club convened in the Royal Marine Hotel, where in June of 2002 the offer was accepted by 79% of the members present after considerable, and often heated, debate.
With the move to Ballyman Glen in August 2007, it’s no exaggeration to say that both members and visitors are delighted with what is widely acknowledged as one of Ireland’s most beautiful and challenging courses comprising three 9-hole courses - with five sets of tees - designed to test the mettle of weekend players and low handicappers alike.
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The links of The European Club was designed by Pat Ruddy who continues after thirty years
to calibrate the links to meet the challenges of the modern game allowing the champions of today
to express themselves while demanding a cerebral approach for true success. Year after year the work goes on with Ruddy directing design improvements. Few golf courses have had such prolonged attention from their designers with Donald Ross at Pinehurst being an obvious equivalent.
The result is probably the best links of them all as it is fitted precisely to the modern game and is never allowed to grow old. It benefits from the constant inputs of one of the most astute designers the game has seen. Ruddy aspired to having a golf course of his own since learning that Jimmy Demaret and Jack Burke were founding a golf course of their own, The Champions Club, in Texas in 1958…..what a great idea! ……and it came to fruition when he surveyed Ireland's coastline by helicopter in search for a classic golf location. There it was at lovely Brittas Bay just 30-miles south of the capital city, Dubin. Golf design has been a part of Pat Ruddy's life since childhood and he has completed about thirty-six projects since gaining his first professional commission at Castlecomer in the Irish midlands in 1969. Along the way he has come to be regarded as the world's leading links designer.
Amongst the links he has designed from concept to completion are The European Club, Ballyliffin Glashedy and Rosapenna Sandy Hills. He has impacted substantially at Portsalon (13 holes), Ballyliffin Old ( 7-holes), Rosapenna Old (12 holes) and Donegal (11 holes).
Golf on the links …. i.e. the sandy deposits, blown up by the wind or dropped by receding tides, which link the beach to the inland soils …. is the original of the species and by far the most exciting form of the game. There are just about 150 links in the world and the tiny island of Ireland has the best of them, with the most exciting dunes and exhilarating golf designs matured through the years. It is here at the seaside that the primary elements of sea, sky and earth collide with mighty force and play turbulent and beautiful games and bind mankind in a magical spell. It is here that golf enjoys that extra dimension. The European Club is located in tumbling dunes just south of Dublin and it features sweeping sea views from nineteen of the twenty holes. Yes, there are two extra par-3s here and they are in play most days affording the golfer a 20-hole round which includes five holes running very close to the sea. So close that it is common to find players searching for their golf balls on the beach.
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Forrest Little Golf Club was designed by Fred Hawtree and measures out at more than 6,500 yards from the back tees, with a par of 71. Notable for its lush vegetation and well maintained fairways, Forrest Little has been the host of multiple Golfing Union of Ireland tournaments and was a qualifying course for the Irish Open for many years. Forrest Little Golf Club attracts a slew of local and travelling golfers who are looking for a firm test to their game. We are located adjacent to the village of Swords in North County Dublin, within easy reach of Dublin Airport, the M1 and M50 motorways as well as a number of friendly and accessible Hotels.
The 18 hole parkland design presents a great challenge to golfers of all skill levels with it’s tree lined fairways, strategically positioned bunkers, water features and superb sand based greens. It opens with an inviting par 4 which offers a genuine birdie opportunity to most golfers, and finishes with a long and challenging par 4 which will test a players shot-making skills. A well place drive will pay dividends for those looking to end their round with a low score.
In between you come to a gem of a par 3 measuring 136 metres on the 7th with a large pond at the front and 6 protective bunkers surrounding the green . The green is much deeper and longer than it appears from the tee and it has very subtle undulations. This hole was rated as the Best 7th Hole in North Dublin. Into the back nine you will find the rather interesting 12th hole dogleg left measuring 312 metres. Out of bounds on the left, requires a shot of 200 metres to carry the stream. If you play to the right, a slightly longer approach shot awaits. A large pond recently modified protects the front left of the green. The green slopes sharply from back to front.
In 2015 Forrest Little celebrated it’s 75 years Diamond Jubilee. Founded in 1940 the original course was at Corballis Links but Members made the move in 1971 to Forrest Little where a superb Fred Hawtree designed 18 Hole parkland golf course was created with a par of 71.
The sand based greens and superb drainage ensure that this hidden gem is open for play all year round.
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The course was originally laid out in 1893 by one Mr. Brown, a well known golf professional and was later, in 1914, redesigned by arguably the most famous golf architect of all time, Mr. Harry Shapland Colt, and as seen in his famous etching on the right hand side of the page, he's still keeping a close eye on us. Colt at the time was embracing a movement away from the traditional links courses and made some of his greatest contributions to heathland and parkland locations. Foxrock is one such course. Colt and his design company have also been responsible for Pine Valley (the No. 1 Golf Course in the World), Royal County Down (the No 3. Golf Course in the World), Royal Portrush (the No. 14 Golf Course in the World), and over 300 other famous golf courses around the world and Foxrock is honoured to be one of the published designs of this architectural great.
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Lakeside Scenery and tour quality golf course maintenance and Greens make Glasson Lakehouse a course to remember. Attention to Detail Means Tour Quality Conditioning on the Entire Course. Just ask Touring Professional Andrew Tampion When He Won the 2008 Challenge of Ireland Challenge Tour Event at Glasson Lakehouse.
To win the Challenge of Ireland Championship in 2008, Australian Andrew Tampion had to “go low” during the final round. He shot an impressive 67 including at 12 foot birdie putt on the last hole; to set up his winning score, he carded four consecutive birdies on the front nine. Tampion discovered, like all golfers who enjoy Glasson Lakehouse, the truism:
If you hit a good putt at Glasson, you'll get a good result.
A Christy O'Connor, Jnr., Gem that Every Golfer Can Enjoy—From the Scratch Player to the Total Beginner.
Our Golf Course Athlone opened in 1993 and designed by legendary Irish golfer and Ryder Cup Player Christy O'Connor, Jnr., Glasson Lakehouse is a mature 18 hole golf course that will test a professional golfer but also be enjoyable for the “average” or “occasional” golfer. Thus, if your group includes both a strong amateur player and a relative newcomer to the game, both can enjoy the golf course.
Here's what you'll enjoy at Glasson Lakehouse. A good reward for hitting the ball in the fairway. The rough can be penal at Glasson so keep your ball in the short grass! An undulating parkland/woodland layout with superb views of Lough Ree and the surroundings. A peaceful setting with no plots or golf course homes. Water on five holes including the heroic 15th, a par-3 over water to a peninsula green. The tee shot is one of the most exciting in Irish golf. The Dogleg Par five, 14th Hole, with the Tee nestled high up in the Trees has a daunting drive, but amazing views out over the inner Lakes of Lough Ree. Bentgrass/Poa Annua fairways and greens for top playing conditions pretty much year-round. Wonderful panoramic views of Lough Ree from every hole.
As Soon as You Put Your Tee in the Ground on the First Tee at Glasson Lakehouse, You'll Know that You're Playing a Special Golf Course. The walk from the friendly pro shop at Glasson Lakehouse to the first tee takes about 30 seconds. But it's a 30 seconds that you will not forget. The view includes the ‘back 6' holes looking out to Killinure Bay, which is part of Lough Ree. Instantly, you will know that you're in for a treat of a day.
At 373 yards from the white tees, the first hole is not long but occasionally requires some heft as the hole plays into the prevailing wind; the two-tier green can present an early problem and so a par is gratefully accepted.
When it comes to par-5s at Glasson, you're spoilt for choice. The 14th, at 566 yards is a superb three-shot hole and one of the top par-5s in Ireland. The drive must be straight or you'll be OOB with the dairy cattle. However, those brave enough to take on the bunker at the corner of the dog-leg and make the shot will be justly rewarded. The view from the elevated tee is one of the best on the course—and that's saying something! The second shot is no less demanding; you'll have to thread your shot between a waste area to the left and a lake to the right. The approach must give the water to the left of the green a wide berth.
The short 15th is one of many fine par-3s at Glasson. It's one of the most photographed holes in Irish golf. Getting to the tee requires a short walk across a bridge. The carry, about 185 yards, is over water and into the prevailing wind. However, the celebration for a par or better might be short as the 16th, a 452-yard par-4, is the most difficult hole on the course.
The 16th is the beginning of a sporty finish at Glasson and is perfect for stroke play, match play, or a tight Stableford. The 18th is only 383 yards on the scorecard but it plays uphill and is deceptively long. No fewer than eight bunkers surround the putting surface. If the game has gone to the last, a par at 18 usually wins.
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Greenore Golf Club is situated in the picturesque Cooley Peninsula in North Co. Louth, Ireland, on the shores of Carlingford Lough with magnificent views of Slieve Foy Mountain and the Mourne Mountains. Greenore Golf Club was founded in 1896 and is steeped in interesting golfing history. Enjoying a superb location, Greenore Golf Club is located 100km/60 miles equidistant between Dublin and Belfast main international airports. The course is just a five minute drive from the beautiful medieval village of Carlingford which offers an abundance of good restaurants and accommodation including the new 4 Star Four Seasons Hotel & Leisure Centre. Greenore is a magnificent course with a good mix of traditional links and heathland terrain. An excellent test of Golf with challenging but fair approach shots into well manicured links type greens. These are well bunkered with water in play on some holes with spectacular back drops.
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Established in 1895, the Greystones Golf Club is one of Ireland’s most prestigious private members club and one of County Wicklow’s finest event destinations. With a setting at the heart of the magnificent Burnaby Estate, and overlooking the fabled Wicklow Mountains and glistening Irish Sea, the Greystones Golf Club sits alongside many of the great golf clubs of Ireland and the UK which owe their existence to the extension of the railways in the Victorian era. With a commitment to the history and traditions of the game, the Greystones Golf Club not only has a deep understanding of the spirit of golf and what it means to those that play the game but also what it means to its members and guests to experience such a wonderful golf and hospitality destination in such an idyllic location. Taking great pride in its unique Wicklow hospitality and sense of community, the Greystones Golf Club will always strive to ensure that all its members, guests, juniors and official partners experience the warmest of welcomes and the friendliest of service while being made to feel at home.With a Harry Colt inspired golf course (Muirfield, Sunningdale, Pine Valley), a wonderful Georgian clubhouse and walled garden, a fantastic event destination with facilities to match, the most dedicated of staff and a restaurant that endeavours to deliver locally sourced produce within an ambiance of true warmth and relaxation, the Greystones Golf Club truly is a magical place to savour.
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Established in 1928, Headfort Golf Club is one of the finest parkland complexes in the Country. Boasting 36 holes, both courses have stunning mature trees, many being specimen, which enhance this unique landscape. The idea of creating a new club near Kells, to the North-west of Dublin, was first agreed in 1929 and the Course came into play the following year with nine holes laid out in a section of beautiful parkland leased from the Headfort estate. The Club was then affiliated to the Golfing Union of Ireland in 1930 and celebrated its 75th Anniversary in 2005. In its formative years the Club was well served by a vet and his horse. The local animal doctor, a certain Mr Val Kelly, set his sights on producing the finest greens on the East Coast and worked tirelessly to this end. While the vet is remembered with gratitude and affection, the poor old horse was sold for a mere £18 in 1939, just a few months after the Club bought one of those new-fangled motor tractors. However, with the start of World War II and the shortage of petrol, the loyal horse was once again back on the Headfort fairways!! In 1956 the Course was extended from nine to eighteen holes and the Club reached another milestone in its history when, in 1987, the members bought the Course outright from the then owner of the Headfort estate, a Canadian by the name of Bill Kruger. In 1998 the Headfort Members were given the opportunity to purchase a tract of adjoining land stretching down to and beyond the River Blackwater. This land included two wonderful islands on the river, home to a magnificent Asiatic tree collection lovingly assembled by the former Lord Headfort. Christy O'Connor was then commissioned to design a second 18 holes on this land, making maximum use of its trees, water and natural features, the result of which was simply breathtaking. The Course, which was officially opened to members in 2000, boasts some of the best Par 3's in the Country. Holes 4, 7, 11 and 17 are not only visually stunning, they will test the mental attributes of even the most seasoned golfers. Par 4's like 8, 10 and 18 will call for pinpoint accuracy and long par 5's like that of the 6th and the 14th make this course the complete package. Headfort, now in existence since 1928, is an experience to rival the best in Ireland.
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The stunning golf course at The Heritage Resort has wooed pretty much everyone who has ever played it. Not just because its conditioning is usually immaculate, but because it is an eighteen holes unlike any other in Ireland. Not inland links, not traditional parkland, it is a beautiful blend of length and strategy. Water comes into play on 10 holes and is prominent on both 9 and 18 which finish on either side of the lake in front of the clubhouse. Tall fescue grass provides golden definition and its trademark bunkering (almost 100 throughout the course) is visually and strategically impressive. This is a golf course for TopGolfers if ever there was one!
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Hermitage Golf Club invites you to leaf through the pages of history and discover how this magnificent piece of golfing territory came into the possession of the founding fathers. And magnificent it is; to quote our own Willie G. Fallon, S.C., a mid 20th century scribe and golfing enthusiast. In the midst of gorgeously wooded lands that slope gently towards a four mile river valley of great charm are the golf links of the Hermitage Club. There are no public highways or garden walls to be negotiated here, no gable ends of villas to catch the eye: only giant timber, undulating ground and a stretch of the tree fringed and tranquil river Liffey. “There are massive oaks of several varieties, even evergreens, an avenue of flowering lime trees, lofty wych elms, the largest sycamore in County Dublin, and new plantations introduced in vacant spaces left by old stalwarts which succumbed to winter winds and the ravages of time…” So what is the story of this precious piece of land which the founding fathers of the club, in their wisdom, decided to lease and turn into a golf course in the year 1905.
“The owner of The K Club, Dr. Michael Smurfit, has been one of the most ardent and loyal supporters of the PGA in Ireland and his support and the support of all the team at The K Club is essential for the continual growth of golf in this country. The K Club has two of Europe’s most stunning courses, it’s always a pleasure to play here.”
Padraig Harrington
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Situated in one of the most idyllic and unique settings amidst the Hill of Howth, Howth Golf Club offers spectacular views over Dublin Bay, South towards Wicklow and North over the islands of Ireland’s Eye and Lambay as far as the Cooley and Mourne Mountains. The golf course is just 25 minutes away from Dublin city centre by car. Founded in 1916 the heath land links style course was designed by the renowned golfer and course architect James Braid, a 5 times winner of “The Open” Golf Championship who can count the design of the prestigious Kings and Queens Courses at Gleneagles amongst his greatest achievements. James was well known for including dog leg design golf holes in his course designs and the 5th hole in particular is an excellent example of how he blended a great golf hole into the unique Howth Heathers. The exceptional views from the 16th tee are worthy of mention in any golf guide. See how many other golf course locations you can identify whilst you plot your way around the 18 very different holes that make Howth Golf Club unique. Some say 16 golf courses are visible; others mention 23 courses– you decide. There are only a handful of Golf Clubs in Ireland who could make this claim – it makes our members extremely proud of the uniqueness of our own special place overlooking Dublin Bay. Howth Golf Club is home to a unique Heathland golf course, this fine links will delight all standards of golfers visiting Dublin, ireland Howth Golf Club is the perfect blend of old and new. Traditional and modern trends have helped maintain the character of the golf course originally envisaged by James Braid, a special place to play golf we are sure he would be proud of today.
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It charms, it entices and invariably, brings out the very best in your game. It is unlikely that you will be asked to tackle the course from the championship tees, but this should in no way diminish the excitement of pitting your wits against Arnold Palmer, for, in a sense, this is precisely what you are about to do. Ranked regularly in the top 3 parkland golf courses in Ireland, this Arnold Palmer designed golf haven is a must play ‘badge of honour’ that has hosted the top golf players in the world. The Ryder Cup in 2006, the 2016 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open where we saw Rory McIlroy’s European Tour Shot of the Year and 11 European Opens testify the importance of The Ryder Cup Course to European Golf.
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Kilkea Golf Course has been developed in a magnificent setting, beneath the shadows of a 12th century Castle (the oldest continuously inhabited castle in Ireland). It allows the splendour of the Castle to be viewed from every fairway. In constructing this championship course, the designers have cleverly used the River Greese as a natural hazard flowing through the Castle grounds and estate. The combination of this water and a variety of other hazards and interesting greens ensures the golfer playing the course has a considered challenge on his or her hands. You will encounter the River at almost every hole. Two lakes have also been included in the course design, adding to the overall difficulty of the challenge of this royal and ancient game.
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We are located in the city and close to all amenities, which makes us an ideal location for a weekend or midweek break to enjoy a game of golf and also take in all that the city has to offer. Sean Boland, General Manager and Aoife Fitzpatrick, Assistant Administrator, are in the office to deal with all of your enquiries. Visitors, both individuals and groups, are welcome at Kilkenny Golf Club all year round. It is advisable to contact the club in advance to confirm availability of tee times. Special green fee rates are available for groups. Kilkenny Golf Club is fast becoming one of the most visited golf courses in the south east. It’s beautifully manicured greens are a joy to putt on. For men at 5908 Mts Par 71 and for ladies at 5095 Mts Par 73 it is undeniably a fine golfing challenge. Come and visit us, you will not be disappointed.
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Killeen Castle hosts a magnificent Jack Nicklaus Signature Course designed and constructed by arguably the game’s greatest golfer and the world’s preeminent course designer. With a record 18 major championships and close to 300 golf courses designed around the world, Jack is a true legend of the game and at Killeen Castle he has created some legendary golf holes. The Nicklaus name has become synonymous with greatness in golf, and his résumé of some of the world’s finest new courses now includes Killeen Castle.Spaciously rambling over 350 acres among superb natural woodlands, Jack has created a course that can be set up to provide the sternest of championship challenges but which remains playable and enjoyable for the average golfer. It is a testament to the quality of Jack’s creation that the course has been awarded the honour of host venue for The 2011 Solheim Cup. Pure bent grasses have created putting surfaces that run true and fast year round, and our extensive 530km of drainage ensures that the course remains playable in any weather.
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The 2021 Award Winning Knightsbrook Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort, is situated in the
quaint heritage town of Trim, Co. Meath in the heart of the Boyne Valley.
Knightsbrook Resort is considered in the upper echelons of leading Hotel, Spa &
Golf Resorts in Ireland.
Our Multi Award Winning Resort is also just 40 minutes from Dublin in the heart of
Ireland’s Ancient East.
Along with superb Accommodation, Suites and Self-Catering Lodges to choose from,
we are the perfect backdrop to enjoy a round of Golf on the Championship Golf
Course or even some relaxing time at the Award-Winning River Spa.
Our Golf Course is in keeping with the overall standards of the Retreat and is a
Majestic Championship layout designed by Ryder Cup Legend, the Late Christy
O’Connor Jnr and built to USGA specifications.
Knightsbrook Golf Course boasts a challenging and creative course which you can
enjoy views over undulation fairways and testing greens whilst been intrigued by
demanding water features.
Whilst playing, one can now experience our newly built limestone walled features
that meanders through holes four, six, eleven and twelve.
To help facilitate the game of Golf for our Junior, Senior Ladies and Gentlemen to
play from appropriate yardage, we have now installed new yellow tee boxes on all of
our Eighteen Holes.
We have also enhanced our two-hundred-year-old Weir which is situated on the
Knightsbrook River to the left-hand side of our fourth fairway. Golfers and Guests
can now take a moment to enjoy the views of Trout Jumping on a nice summer’s
evening.
We are continually upgrading our bunkers on our Championship Golf Course with
Capillary Concrete to ensure the maximum playability at all times.
Knightsbrook Golf Course is fully affiliated to the ILGU and GUI and also welcomes
Golf Societies to the Resort.
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Luttrellstown Castle Golf & Country Club is situated within the 567 acre walled estate of Luttrellstown Castle, only 20 minutes’ drive to the centre of Dublin City and Dublin Airport. The 18-hole championship parkland course with McKenzie/Steele design. A feature is the links-style bunkers. Magnificent mature trees throughout the course guide the course throughout the estate. The Golf & Country Club is located on the eastern side of the estate and is bounded by mature woodlands. The natural contours of the land have been cleverly used to maintain the integrity of this ancient landscape.
The course measures over 7347 yards from the championship tees, making it a worthy test for golfers of the highest standard. Water is featured on 11 holes, accurate tee shots determine where and how much of the hazard must be crossed. The view from the 15th tee down across the Liffey Valley and Strawberry Beds is spectacular, while the par four 2nd presents visitors with the first glimpse of the castle. A view of a romantic Doric Temple and quaint Boathouse also adds to the appeal of this hole. The stretch between the 12th and 16th holes is the most demanding on the course as it is here most games are won or lost.
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Utilising 160 acres of Macreddin Valley, Ryder Cup hero, Paul McGinley chose this designated area of outstanding natural beauty for his first golf course design. Incorporating all the natural elements of the landscape, including statuesque pines, well protected greens, elevated landing areas and a free flowing brook, Paul drew on his years of experience on all the world’s leading courses to showcase his talents. McGinley in conjunction with his co-designer, the renowned Roger Jones, has produced a challenging and visually stimulating, Par 72, 7,173 yard undulating, golfing pilgrimage through the Wicklow countryside. He makes superb use of the natural forestation that provides wonderful definition. The front nine sweeps eastward from the clubhouse. Mature tree-lined fairways synonymous to Macreddin Golf are evident from the opening holes. Panoramic views throughout the valley combined with meandering fairways between gentle slopes and natural contours of the terrain, epitomise the style and splendour of the first nine holes. Moving across the valley the back nine uses all of Macreddin's natural elements, including statuesque pines, well protected greens and elevated landing areas. The free flowing brook weaves its way through the back nine ensuring that decision making is an essential tool each golfer must carry. "My passion for this project has propelled me to be more involved than I ever thought I would be - it's my first baby and it will always be a golf course I want to come back to. I have designed this course to be a very special golfing experience" – Paul McGinley
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Designed by Jack Nicklaus, Mount Juliet golf course first opened in 1991 with a friendly match between Jack Nicklaus and Christy O’Connor Snr. Since then, the course has established itself as a premier venue for top professional and leisure golfers from around the world. This was highlighted when Mount Juliet played host to golfing legends Tiger Woods, Ernie Els, Sergio Garcia and Pádraig Harrington for the WGC American Express Golfing Championship in September 2002 - and again in 2004. Set in the rolling pastures and woodland of Ireland’s sunny South East, the course is both captivating and memorable. Tiger Woods’ declaration that Mount Juliet presented ‘perfect fairways’ and the ‘best greens we’ve putted on all year’, was a rich tribute to the stature of Ireland’s leading parkland golf course. With some slight extensions and new features since opening, Mount Juliet Golf Course has improved an already outstanding layout, in its ongoing pursuit of golfing excellence. Mount Juliet has been recently voted Ireland's Best Parkland Golf Course. Any game on Mount Juliet’s Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course is memorable but there are some holes that are harder to forget. The stunning 3rd hole, for example, a par 3 taken from an elevated tee towards a green that’s guarded by a natural stream and lake … both of which have claimed many balls in their illustrious history. The 10th hole is a par 5 with a group of trees in the way, ready to test a golfer’s strategy. The final hole is the clincher. A long, par 4, with water all down the left side and a very narrow approach to the green. Many a nail-biting tournament has been decided here. The 7,300 yard, par 72 layout combines many features - rolling fairways, water hazards, contoured greens - all of which blend superbly into the spectacular landscapes surrounding this unique estate. We have been privileged enough to host several major tournaments here and each one teaches us lessons and gives us ideas. Before The American Express Golf Championship came in September 2002, we invited Jack Nicklaus’s design team over to add some extensions and new features – all part of our ongoing pursuit of golfing excellence. The American Express Championship was back again in 2004. Mount Juliet Golf Club has hosted three Irish Open Tournaments, in 1993, 1994 and 1995 and the Shell Wonderful World of Golf match between Tom Watson and Fred Couples took place here in 1998.
Paul Mc Ginley Academy
Ryder Cup winning captain Paul McGinley is partnering with Mount Juliet Estate to create the first ever “Paul McGinley Golf Academy". The Paul McGinley Golf Academy creates a specific teaching and fitting centre. The Academy, which opened in 2017, using the most advanced teaching software (Trackman®, swing/video system and hardware) and instruction is based around Paul’s playing philosophy. At the opening of the new Clubhouse, Paul McGinley said, “It’s long been a favourite golf destination of mine and I am pleased to partner with the team. I look forward to developing the Paul McGinley Golf Academy and working with Mount Juliet to further enhance the already world class golf facilities on the Estate.”
Facilities
- Driving range with covered bays, multiple grass tees and target greens,
- State of the art short game facility to practice every type of shot,
- 2 x USGA standard practice putting greens,
- Professional tuition in a golf course setting,
- The 10th Tee experience, providing golfer snacks, drinks including healthy options.
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Mount Temple is a traditional 18 hole Championship golf course, situated in the heart of Ireland, celebrating over 26 years in business. It is renowned for its large links type greens and undulating fairways. The club is located just a short distance from Athlone, the capital of the midlands! Sitting on an esker based site gives the course the advantage of being playable all year round. It presents a real challenge to all golfers with amazing views stretching over 75 miles.
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The magnificent Golf Course at Mount Wolseley is firmly established as one of Ireland's premier Parkland Courses. The perfect choice for golf groups and individual golfers alike. Ideally located within one hour from Dublin, Kildare, Kilkenny & Waterford and within easy reach of the Midlands, West, South and Eastern regions, this challenging 18-hole Championship Course has matured beautifully with age and offers stunning views of the Carlow mountains and countryside. Designed by the late, great Christy O’Connor Jnr, the Golf Course at Mount Wolseley is an idyllic and lush parkland course that tests every facet of the players’ games while also providing enjoyment. Mount Wolseley is happily committed to hosting a major professional event under the auspices of the European Tour Group, this prestigious event returns to Mount Wolseley this year for the second year and will be hosted again in 2017. Take the opportunity to golf in the footsteps of some of the world's greatest golfers. Mount Wolseley Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort is one of Ireland’s finest destination resorts and the condition and presentation of the Championship Golf Course is a must for the avid golfer. Don't forget with our Premier Parkland Pass you can play Mount Wolseley, Mount Juliet and Carlow Golf Club from just €123.
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The Mullingar Course at Belvedere on the outskirts of town is the work of famous Scottish designer James Braid. Although some changes have been made since its creation in 1935 Mullingar is essentially as its designer intended, a championship challenge set in old wooded and delightfully undulating parklands. The course runs to 6685 yards with a classic par 72 balance of 10 par 4’s, 4 par 5’s and 4 par 3’s evenly distributed over both out and inward 9’s. It’s routing is player friendly, returning to the club house at 3, and 9, and 10 giving opportunities to restock as required. All four par 3 ‘s are feature holes, but the 209 yard second in particular, with its elevated tee and green is considered one of the toughest one shotters in Irish golf. The course runs to 6685 yards with a classic par 72 balance of 10 par 4’s, 4 par 5’s and 4 par 3’s evenly distributed over both out and inward 9’s. It’s routing is player friendly, returning to the club house at 3, and 9, and 10 giving opportunities to restock as required. All four par 3 ‘s are feature holes, but the 209 yard second in particular, with its elevated tee and green is considered one of the toughest one shotters in Irish golf.
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Naas Golf Club is located at Kerdiffstown, Naas, County Kildare. A parkland course, with treelined fairways and a number of water features, it was founded in 1896 and now has in excess of 1,000 members. Visitors are welcome Monday to Sunday, however pre-booking is advised. There is a practice ground, short game area and putting green on site. Trolley hire and booking details are available from the Pro-shop. Soft spikes are preferred to be worn on the course.
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Construction of New Forest House as it currently stands Commenced circa 1765.The lands and Estate of New Forest were acquired from Francis Evans by Henry Daniell upon marrying Isabella Tighe in 1799. Henry Daneill was High Sherriff of County Westmeath in 1803 and served on the Grand Jury of the County for many years. Henry and Isabella had a family of two sons and three daughters. Henry’s son Robert George succeeded him in 1841, Robert served in the British Army and married Ellen O’ Brien, the daughter John O’Brien M.P. from Co. Clare. Ellen’s brother Peter was well known in legal circles; he was called ‘Peter the Packer’ because of his skills in packing juries in favour of his clients, He later became Lord Chief Justice. Robert and Ellen had five children, three boys and two girls; John Joseph, Robert George, Henry, Cecilia and Ellen. Henry emigrated to Canada; Robert entered the legal profession, was unmarried and died around 1950. John inherited the House and Estate in 1911 and before his death he bequeathed it to the Catholic Church in the 1940s. The Estate was sold to Sir Charles Gardiner around 1948. Sir Charles was a World War II veteran who was married to a cousin of Queen Elizabeth II. He lived at New Forest for some years before leaving for Australia where he became Governor of Western Australia. There is a large Hospital named after him in Perth. We would be delighted to hear from you if you have any interesting facts, stories or images of New Forest from the past.
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Designed by Ireland's renowned golf course designer Eddie Hackett, this beautiful mature parkland course located only twelve miles south of Dublin, combines panoramic seascapes and views of the Wicklow Mountains with exceptional wooded terrain. The Old Conna Estate enjoys some of the most beautiful scenery in Ireland and thanks to our predecessors foresight, possesses a most wonderful variety of trees and shrubs imported from around the world. Quite apart from our customary warm welcome, a tempting restaurant menu and bar facilities await you in our bright and comfortable club house.
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Within a picturesque curve of coastline, 10 miles to the north of Dublin City and only a 15-minute drive from Dublin Airport, Portmarnock Golf Club sits majestically on a narrow tongue of shallow duneland. And as a measure of its enduring quality, it remains one of the most respected venues in world golf. No other Irish course has been graced by so many distinguished players in a rich history encompassing a broad sweep of significant events. It is where Arnold Palmer and Sam Snead successfully followed its serpentine route through classic linkland on their way to victory in the 1960 Canada Cup. And it is where another generation of Americans, including Phil Mickelson and David Duval, secured a memorable Walker Cup triumph in 1991. These events, along with 19 stagings of the European Tour's Irish Open Championship, reflect the quality of a searching examination across the link's twenty-seven holes. We look forward to warmly welcoming you to play our Championship links, which are rated consistently at the top of national polls, including the Golf Digest rankings.
“Portmarnock is the fairest links I have ever played, which is unusual because links golf by its very nature can be unfair. It is almost perfectly balanced in that it is both challenging and demanding for every level of golfer.....as stern an exam as a professional could wish for from the back tees, and an equally strict test for the more modest player off the medal tees.” Padraig Harrington
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Situated on the shoreline of a rugged peninsula, The Links Portmarnock was the first golf course that International Management Group (IMG) developed in Ireland and opened for play in 1995. It was therefore fitting that Bernhard Langer chose this magnificent setting to design his first links course being a three time winner of the Irish Open at nearby Portmarnock Golf Club and The Royal Dublin Golf Club. Along with architect Stan Eby they designed a course that is a challenge for all golfers, set in the grounds of the old Jameson Estate of St. Marnocks, the course has played host to professional and amateur events including 2008 and 2009 Ladies Irish Open. The recent investment programme by new owners Kennedy Wilson includes, upgraded machinery, extensive upgrades of the course, the creation of a short game area, riveting of traditional links pot bunkers, grass pathway and enhancements that make full use of the dunes and natural terrain.
Golf Professional - Conor Russell
Club Hire - €55
Buggy Hire - €50
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The East Course was designed by the talented golfer and successful Walker cup captain Peter McEvoy who brilliantly follows the contours of this mature and historic landscape. It has hosted the 1998 Irish PGA which three time major winner Padraig Harrington won in a playoff. The East course also hosted the 2001 Irish Seniors Open.
Superior Quality Practice Facilities
Powerscourt Golf club boasts top practice facilities that are strategically located. The driving range is located right beside the first tee on the East and two minutes from the West course. No transportation is needed to reach it. Range tokens are purchased in our golf shop and small and large warm-up baskets are available. The range itself has 12 practice bays playing off both grass and mats depending on the time of the year.
Our USGA regulated putting greens are located beside the 1st tees on the East and West Courses which is essential for all golfers looking to get a feel for green speed and the challenges they will face on the course. The holes are well spread out and maintained as are our championship greens. We would advise you to try and save the 10 foot left to right sliders for the course.
No matter how good your putting is we all like to walk up to a green with a simple tap in.This is why we have a separate short game area located between the 9th & 10th fairways. With challenging and easy pin positions on the practice green it is a great place to hone your chipping, pitching and bunker skills. This practice green really offers the chance to get a feel for the course as the 9th green and 10th fairway are in close quarters without interfering in your practice. Last but not least we have a short practice par 3 hole which we use for everything from practice, to hole in one competitions and beat the pro. With all the practice facilities we have no doubt you will be on your way to shoot your course best.
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The West course brings David McLay Kidd’s (Designer of Bandon Dunes in Oregan) experience and detail for a challenging, rewarding and highly enjoyable golf course to life. The beautiful scenery and the greens from the West course can be heard talked about in the clubhouse all evening long from our visitors who want a second chance at it.
Superior Quality Practice Facilities
Powerscourt Golf club boasts top practice facilities that are strategically located. The driving range is located right beside the first tee on the East and two minutes from the West course. No transportation is needed to reach it. Range tokens are purchased in our golf shop and small and large warm-up baskets are available. The range itself has 12 practice bays playing off both grass and mats depending on the time of the year.
Our USGA regulated putting greens are located beside the 1st tees on the East and West Courses which is essential for all golfers looking to get a feel for green speed and the challenges they will face on the course. The holes are well spread out and maintained as are our championship greens. We would advise you to try and save the 10 foot left to right sliders for the course.
No matter how good your putting is we all like to walk up to a green with a simple tap in.This is why we have a separate short game area located between the 9th & 10th fairways. With challenging and easy pin positions on the practice green it is a great place to hone your chipping, pitching and bunker skills. This practice green really offers the chance to get a feel for the course as the 9th green and 10th fairway are in close quarters without interfering in your practice. Last but not least we have a short practice par 3 hole which we use for everything from practice, to hole in one competitions and beat the pro. With all the practice facilities we have no doubt you will be on your way to shoot your course best.
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Rathsallagh Golf Club originally opened in 1994 and sits in 530 acres of parkland near Dunlavin, County Wicklow. Under new ownership since late 2015, it has been brought back to its previous splendour and is a magnificent course. It was designed by Peter McEvoy and Christy O'Connor Jnr. Rathsallagh is a course built to championship standard, routed over gently rolling terrain with a number of burns, ditches and ponds to bring water into play at several holes. Mature trees flank most fairways, the construction and positioning of bunkers is quite exceptional and the greens were built to USGA specification. The overall yardage from the back tees can reach 7,200 yards so it is perhaps no surprise to learn that the standard scratch score is two more than the par of 72 – as good an indication as any to the demands of scoring well at Rathsallagh. The Course is beautifully maintained by Course Superintendent Bobby Fisher and his Staff. Mick O'Shea is the Club PGA Professional who keeps a well stocked shop as well as being available to give Golf Lessons and any other golfing assistance that might make your visit even more enjoyable.
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Rosslare Golf Links is the hidden gem of Irish Links Golf Courses. Situated in the sunniest part of the country, on the extreme south-east coast, it stands on a narrow peninsula with the Irish sea on one side and the huge expanse of Wexford harbour on the other. The dog-leg par 4 first begins a round that has many golfing highlights, the par 5 seventh, the famous “Barber’s Pole” index 1 par 4 eleventh, the short par 4 thirteenth and the devilish par 4 sixteenth eventually leading to the long narrow eighteenth are just some of the highlights. Rosslare Golf Club is unique in the golfing world in that it invites visitors to play on competitions days, in all but four of our members competitions (Captain’s Prize, President’s Prize, Pettigrew Cup and Golfer of the Year).
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The Golf course is situated on the Curragh plains, an area of natural grassland and heath, which has existed as an uncultivated plain for over 2,000 years. It is one of Ireland's outstanding and best-known landscapes and is the oldest and most extensive tract of semi-natural grassland in the country, with an ecosystem older than most woodlands and as old as the upper peat of the raised bogs.It is an area of both national and international importance and also of immense archaeological, cultural, environmental and historical significance.The Curragh has acquired over the centuries, a rich microflora system, evidenced by the wide range of unique grasses and wildflowers found throughout the golf course.The golf course is situated on land which has been uncultivated since prehistoric times, allowing for the development of the exceptional heathland conditions and the uniqueness of the free-draining soil type and topology. This unique combination means that the course is playable all year round and is a much sought after venue for visitor groups.
Practice Facilities
There is an extensive practice area at the Curragh which includes a full 250 yard driving range for which tokens for Range Balls are available from the Pro Shop, golf nets and practice bunkers. It is the perfect place for a pre-round warm up. The Practice Putting Green which fronts the Clubhouse will enable you sharpen this important area of the game while offering panoramic views of the course. Golf Buggies are available on request and bookings should be made through the Pro Shop. Motorised Golf Trollies are also available and again should be booked in advance like the Buggies. Should the golf not come up to par then the Snooker Room is available to those seeking other interests. With two full size tables there is ample space to enjoy this time honoured game in comfort.
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Not all coastal golf courses can be classified as a true links course. Characteristics of a true links golf course are sand dunes, fescue grasses and few trees or water hazards. Though common in Ireland, there are only 246 authentic links courses in the world. The Royal Dublin Golf Club is proud to be a member of this exclusive group.
Course Location
Since 1889, The Royal Dublin Golf Club has been located on Bull Island, a sand bank formed when the Bull Wall was completed in 1825 by Captain William Bligh. The Bull Island is a Unesco nature reserve, accessed by passing over a wooden bridge. Our championship links is 3 miles from Dublin city centre and a 20 minute drive from Dublin Airport.
Original Course Design
From 1914 to 1919, during the First World War, the course was taken over by the military and used as a rifle and artillery range. After this the course was all but ruined and the clubhouse, which had been an officers’ mess, was in a very dilapidated condition. In 1920, with £10,000 compensation, the clubhouse was reconstructed and the links redesigned by H.S. (Harry) Colt, the world-famous golf course architect from Sunningdale. Among the many changes made was the decision to build up new tees at the 5th, 7th, 8th and 9th holes, offering a fine view of Dublin Bay, which had previously been hidden as the tees were below the level of the sand dunes. Further information on our course design can be found in our Memorabilia Room.
The Course Today
In the early 2000s, Martin Hawtree, the specialist links architect, was engaged by the Club to bring the course up to the standard demanded by the modern game, while respecting the legacy of Colt. Hawtree’s work, completed in 2006, resulted in a 7,269-yard, par-72 links of outstanding quality. Our course was recently ranked in the top 10 in a list of 58 true Irish links courses.
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Welcome to Royal Tara Golf Club. Nestling at the base of the Historic Hill of Tara in the Royal County of Meath, Royal Tara Golf Club is one of Ireland’s most enjoyable and conveniently located golfing retreats. Reputably one of the finest inland members golf complexes renowned for its welcome to visitors. The goal of the club is to provide the highest standards of excellence in all areas. Every effort has been made to provide a level of service and personal attention that can only be found at the most exclusive golfing venues. Royal Tara boasts a mature 27-hole golf complex set in rolling parkland. The course was extended from 9 to 13 holes in 1966, and from 13 to 18 holes in 1969. In the early 1990s is was decided to construct a new 18 hole course, part of which was on the ground occupied by the old front nine. The new course was designed by renowned Europe Tour Professional Des Smyth and was officially opened for play in 1995. The main course consists of the Cluide (Blue) (named after the Cluide wood through which the course runs) and the Tara (Red) nines. The Bellinter (Yellow) nine is the back nine of the old course.
The Clubhouse
The Clubhouse built in 2000 to the highest standard, with commanding views of the course and surrounding countryside. The facilities and restaurant are guaranteed to satisfy the expectations of members and visitors alike. Our resident professional has a well-stocked shop and is available for lessons, buggy hire etc.
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Pure Links Enjoyment! That's what you get when you visit Seapoint Championship Golf Links, one of only 246 links courses worldwide. Seapoint Golf Links is a beautiful course on the East Coast of Ireland in County Louth set on 260 acres of magnificent links land. The challenge begins from the first tee which embarks onto a testing 7,150 yard Par 72 course. Seapoint Golf Links hosted the Irish PGA Championship in both 2010 and 2011. Seapoint was originally designed by Ryder Cup Vice Captain Des Smyth and Declan Branigan and has since has been redesigned by DB Designs. It has matured into one of Ireland finest pure links courses with fescue greens and beautifully manicured fairways providing golfers with an "Experience to Remember" .The nature of the course means it's playable all year round and Seapoint has a policy of no mats during the winter months.
"There is not a weak hole on the entire golf course"
Padraig Harrington
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St. Anne’s Golf Club is located on the beautiful Bull Island, a world famous nature reserve. Founded in 1921, St. Anne's started life as a 9 hole course and in 1989 achieved 18 hole links course status. We have come a long way from our humble clubhouse in 1925. Since 2003 we have what is now one of the most impressive clubhouses in the country with wonderfull facilities and spectacular views of Dublin Bay. St. Anne’s Golf Club is an impressive links with a par of 71. This includes three par fives and four par threes. There is not one ’pushover’ hole on the entire course and wind conditions can be a major factor in how the course is played. There are 408 Golf clubs in Ireland, but only 53 of these are links courses. We are proud to be one of this exclusive ’club’. The unique setting of this famous old links with the splendid panoramic views of Howth Head and across Dublin Bay to the Wicklow mountains ensures a most relaxing and enjoyable game. Founded in 1921, it is a member-owned golf club. In 2003 an extensive redevelopment of the course was completed. Also that year we opened our new state-of-the-art clubhouse. The course itself has undergone significant development since 2003 which included the building of five new greens and eight new tee complexes. The sacred turf of the old Croke Park pitch was used to great effect in developing, strengthening and giving real definition to the back nine in St. Anne’s.
"I have played the links at St. Anne's Golf Club on many occasions. A traditional links near the city centre, it's got teeth from the back tees and a great mix of long and short par 4 holes. The 17th is one of the best par 3 holes in the country. I always get a friendly welcome from the members and I would personally recommend a visit."
Padraig Harrington
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Tullamore Golf Club is an 18-hole championship parkland golf course located at Brookfield, just on the outskirts of the thriving town of Tullamore and off the N 52. The course is consistently rated among the top 30 parkland courses in Ireland with easy walking terrain and is enjoyed by members and visitors alike. It is situated only 10km from the M6 and an hour from Dublin and just over an hour from Galway. The James Braid designed course has been situated at Brookfield since 1926 and was upgraded in 1996 by the highly regarded golf-course architect, Patrick Merrigan. See our Course Description for more details on the course. Tullamore has been selected by the two National Unions, the Golfing Union of Ireland (GUI) and the Irish Ladies Golfing Union (ILGU) as well as the Professional Golfers Association (PGA) to host many major competitions over the years and it is a testament to the quality and challenge of the course that is still sought as a host for major competitions. Many visitors and societies return regularly to play our course. The Club has hosted many major tournaments over the years and a warm welcome awaits our many visitors.
Kilkenny Golf Club is fast becoming one of the most visited golf courses in the south east. It’s beautifully manicured greens are a joy to putt on. For men at 5908 Mts Par 71 and for ladies at 5095 Mts Par 73 it is undeniably a fine golfing challenge. Come and visit us, you will not be disappointed.
Woodbrook is not just a golf course. It is a place of beauty, an oasis bounded by unrivalled views of the Irish Sea on one side and the blue haze of the Dublin and Wicklow Mountains on the other. Established in 1921, by Sir Stanley Cochrane as his private club, Woodbrook was first affiliated to the Golfing Union of Ireland in 1926. Over the years, many thousands of men, women and youngsters have enjoyed what Woodbrook Golf Club had to offer, and today a membership which is more than double the original figure continues to enjoy those facilities.
Documents regarding the origins of Woodenbridge Golf Club are hard to come by. This is no surprise, considering the first officially documented game of golf in Woodenbridge took place way back in 1884. It was in that year that Col. E.A.R. Bayly offered an invitation to Sir Stanley Cochran of Woodbrook House to field a team of gentlemen for a round in what has become one of Ireland's most beautiful courses. It is understood, however that golf was being played in Woodenbridge prior to this date, but this is the official date of the birth of our club and in 1894, the club was opened to all who wished to play. The first committee was formed in 1897 and with the course now fully commissioned, Woodenbridge joined the Golfing Union of Ireland (GUI) in 1899. This was also the year of our first inter-club competition where we played against Bray Golf Club. Interestingly, the result of that match was never recorded! The course enjoyed many trials and tribulations between that time and now with significant redesigning taking place in 1915 under the eye of Tom Travers, the then renowned Dun Laoghaire professional. It remained a nine-hole course until 1994 when Paddy Merrigan was commissioned to design the additional nine hole layout and extend Woodenbridge to a Par 71, 18-hole course. The new holes were blended seamlessly and agelessly into the fabled original nine holes. He subsequently upgraded the old nine holes in a most sensitive manner so that strong, entertaining golf is provided to balance modern technology with the essence of this historic and beautiful place. J.B. Carr, almost certainly Ireland's most successful amateur golfer, once described the 18-hole course as "Ireland's Augusta and probably the most scenic course in Ireland".
Laytown & Bettystown golf links is in existence for over 100 years. Historical records account for the fact that both W.C. Pickeman of Portmarnock fame and Cecil Barcroft the designer of courses such as Carlow, The Castle and Skerries, had a hand in the creation of the golf links. In the intervening years subsequent professionals have made some changes to the design of the golf links. As it stands today, Laytown & Bettystown golf course is an excellent example of traditional links golf in Ireland.
Masterfully designed, magnificently maintained, and perfectly set within the glorious estate of one of Europe’s most spectacular manor house hotels, The Golf Course at Adare Manor is ready to take its place among the best championship courses anywhere. Celebrated golf architect Tom Fazio has taken what was already an award-winning course and transformed it into a parkland paradise befitting a country in the top tier of global golfing destinations. The new course has been created in harmony with the outstanding natural beauty of its surroundings: lush, softly rolling terrain, mature tree scaping, and the sweeping banks of the River Maigue. Each hole of The Golf Course at Adare Manor could be crowned the feature hole: each one has been entirely redesigned and reconstructed, with the very latest technology and course innovations, creating a challenging, characterful, and profoundly satisfying playing experience for golfers of every level. The final result is a course that is at once strategic and soulful, playable in all conditions, and future-proofed in preparation for premiere amateur and professional golf events. Cared for by an experienced, passionate team of devoted greenkeepers, the condition of this course and its velvet-smooth Pure Distinction bent grass greens is unrivalled. Off the course, this commitment to perfection continues in the perfectly appointed clubhouse. Luxurious, stylish, with a modern jazz-age sensibility and every convenience and indulgence you could require, The Carriage House is a worthy counterpart to Europe’s finest new golf course. This is where you will find our expert team and comprehensively stocked Pro Shop, our elegantly welcoming locker rooms, and exciting options for food, drink, and relaxation. The Carriage House features a world-class restaurant helmed by award-winning Chef de Cuisine Neils Van Oers, a smart and lively Bar serving light bites and a remarkable collection of fine wines, craft beers, and sophisticated cocktails, a gorgeous covered Terrace with panoramic views of the greens, and our snug, comfortable Cigar Lounge. Taken together, The Golf Course at Adare Manor provides an unforgettable experience designed to inspire, challenge, and captivate the most demanding and spirited golf enthusiasts in the world.
Facilities
- Golf Carts - fitted with full GPS and scoring system,
- Club Hire - choice of Titleist and Taylor Made clubs in all specifications,
- Caddies - It is a prerequisite for all golfers at The Golf Course at Adare Manor to utilise the services of our elite caddie programme in order to ensure a flawless experience out on the course. The caddie will guide their player around the course, freeing our guest to focus on enjoying their game. In order to provide the ultimate individual service, we do not offer a double-bag caddie facility but a forecaddie is available between two golfers using a drive cart.
- Locker Rooms with steam room
Practice Facilities
- Arrive early and put in some time warming up before your round at Ireland’s finest practice facility. A large chipping area mowed to fairway height offers an entertaining and enlightening short game practice experience. Hit Titleist Pro V1 balls from our large practice tee to real greens with bunkers and approach fairways. You will have a chance to hit every club in the bag and hone your skills in a real shot-making experience. The greenside practice area allows you to take some bunker shots into the practice bunker featuring the best Scottish bunker sand. Beautiful views of the course and manor gardens from the Pure Distinction bent grass putting green make working on your putting stroke a real pleasure.
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Ballybunion Golf Club, Co. Kerry, Ireland, is a Private Members Golf Club founded in 1893. Home to two wonderfully unique and challenging links courses – The Old Course and The Cashen Course, visitors from around the world have been visiting the Club for many decades.
Clubhouse Facilities
- Restaurant and Lounge overlooking the 1st tee. A full catering service is available daily. During Winter months opening hours are reduced. Advance booking is advisable for groups,
- Spikes Bar is located next to the practice putting green,
- Members Bar,
- Locker Rooms with steam room
Practice Facilities
- A Driving Range
- Chipping Green with Bunkers
- Two Putting Greens located beside the clubhouse and a third putting green which is located near the 1st tee on the Cashen Course.
- Our Golf Professional, Brian O’Callaghan, is available for lessons. To enquire, please call 068 27146.
Contact 068 27146
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Ballybunion Golf Club, Co. Kerry, Ireland, is a Private Members Golf Club founded in 1893. Home to two wonderfully unique and challenging links courses – The Old Course and The Cashen Course, visitors from around the world have been visiting the Club for many decades.
Clubhouse Facilities
- Restaurant and Lounge overlooking the 1st tee. A full catering service is available daily. During Winter months opening hours are reduced. Advance booking is advisable for groups,
- Spikes Bar is located next to the practice putting green,
- Members Bar,
- Locker Rooms with steam room
Practice Facilities
- A Driving Range
- Chipping Green with Bunkers
- Two Putting Greens located beside the clubhouse and a third putting green which is located near the 1st tee on the Cashen Course.
- Our Golf Professional, Brian O’Callaghan, is available for lessons. To enquire, please call 068 27146.
Contact 068 27146
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Buggy - €40CADDIES;
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Beaufort Golf Club is a superb 18 hole parkland championship golf course located just 10 minutes from Killarney Town on the Ring of Kerry road. It is a spectacular course in stunning surroundings and is enjoyable for all standards of golfers. Beaufort's 18 hole golf course has been newly redeveloped to the highest of standards by world renowned golf architects McKenzie and Ebert Architects. This 7004 yard Parkland Course is carved from natural terrain and is suited to all standards of golfer. Nestled at the base of Carruantouhill, Ireland's highest mountain, and part of the world famous MacGillycuddy Reeks which majestically surround the beautiful Killarney Valley, Beaufort Golf Course is set amongst 200 year old trees, 15th century castle ruins, two lakes and miles of rolling meadows, the course truly is one of the hidden gems of the South West of Ireland.
How To Find Us
From Killarney head west and follow the road signs for Killorglin and the Ring of Kerry. Approximately 4 miles (7 Kilometres) along this road take a left hand turn for Beaufort Village. Cross Beaufort Bridge and take the next right turn into Beaufort Village. Continue straight along this road for approximately 2 miles until you see the sign for Beaufort Golf Club on your left.
Facilities
Beaufort Golf Club has all the facilities one would expect from a modern golf club whilst still embracing a traditional, warm and friendly atmosphere, something that we are very much renowned for. The facilities at Beaufort Golf Club include a Bar and Restaurant which opens 7 days a week from March to September. Located in the Clubhouse, the Bar and Restaurant open onto a courtyard with ample seating and panoramic views of the magnificent Mac Gillycuddy’s Reeks. This is the perfect location to relax and sample our locally sourced cuisine and enjoy a beverage after a leisurely round of golf. The restaurant at the club is opened from March to September for lunch and snacks, and open all year round for special occasions. Other facilities include an excellent putting and practice green, changing room facilities, pro-shop and a large car park. Beaufort Golf Club is in close proximity to a wide range of accommodation from 5 Star Hotels to local B&B’s, Guesthouses and self catering options. Whatever your preference, rest assured there is something nearby to suit all tastes and budgets.
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The Blarney Hotel Golf and Spa Resort Cork offers a challenging and enthralling experience to any golfer, no matter what their level of skill. Co-designed by one of the games most colourful and best-loved characters, two time Major winner and infamous 'big hitter' John Daly, you can be sure there will be some unique holes to play along the way. Take the 601 yard par 5 that has John Daly's signature written all over it at one of the finest Golf Hotels Cork.
Set in an old manor estate in East Cork, The Castlemartyr Golf Resort is an 18 hole, 6,728 yd, Par 72, inland links style course. It is the creation of renowned golf course designer Ron Kirby, whose credentials were honed on such Irish masterpieces as Dromoland Castle, the Old Head, and Mount Juliet, as well as Gleneagles in Scotland. In Castlemartyr Mr. Kirby has developed an inland links style course that creates a visually pleasing yet testing experience. The course is designed to be challenging and pleasurable for players of any calibre. Castlemartyr Golf Club provides first class service across all aspects of the golf spectrum, from the course, to the Club House and Pro Shop.
GUI and ILGU Affiliated The Castlerosse Golf Club is a 9 hole, par 36 parkland course with majestic views across Killarney’s Lower Lake and the Macgillicuddy Reeks, Ireland’s highest mountains. It combines the sublime scenery with a good test for golfers of all standards. It adjoins Killarney National Park on one side and Killarney Golf & Fishing Club, four times venue for the Irish Open Golf Championship, on the other. Keen golfers can avail of value golf packages which combine unlimited free golf at Castlerosse Golf Club with championship golf at Killarney Golf & Fishing Club’s 3 courses and at Dooks, a traditional golf links on the Ring of Kerry Peninsula. Email requirements to res@castlerosse.ie for a quotation.
Founded in 1937, Castletroy Golf Club enjoys a well deserved reputation for its charming tree-lined golf course, excellent facilities and traditional Limerick hospitality. Redesigned in 2006 under the careful supervision of Eddie Connaughton, Castletroy was voted one of Ireland’s top 100 golf courses further enhancing its reputation as one of Ireland’s finest parkland courses. In 2017 Castletroy was the host venue of the Irish Boys Amateur Open Championship. The team at Castletroy Golf Club are always pleased to welcome visiting societies as well as individual golfers to the club and can offer individually tailored packages to suit all requirements.
We thank you for viewing our website and extend a special invitation to you to play our mature, beautiful and challenging parkland course. We pride ourselves on accommodating visitors. Once you visit Charleville Golf Club we hope you will be delighted with the friendly welcome of our staff and members, enjoy the views of the Ballyhouras mountain range, the lush tree-lined fairways, well-maintained greens and challenging course layout. Contact us to see what golf packages and discounts we have to offer to visitors. Ideal for your daily green fee, society outing and golfing vacation. We offer excellent value for money and a pleasant but challenging round of golf on our two golf courses.
Cork Golf Club is a championship Irish course, as graceful and mature as its age would suggest. Scenically situated in Cork Harbour, the Club has hosted many major amateur and professional Championships over the years including the Irish Open. Built on free-draining limestone, the course presents a crisp heath-like playing surface similar to links. Cork Golf Club has many unusual features, not least holes 6-10 which are set in a disused limestone quarry. The scenery and variety are an added bonus and they all combine to make Cork Golf Club a true golfing challenge.
The townland of Ballyferriter occupies a remote but very special and historic corner of Kerry. Sybil Head, Brandon Mountain, The Blasket Islands, Slea Head, the Pilgrims’ Way, winding lanes ablaze with fuschia, sparkling beaches are all very special ingredients in the unique and dramatic landscape. Amid it all sits Dingle Links, a course as beautiful as its setting. Dingle Golf Links is perfect for your golfing break in Kerry. We offer excellent golfing packages for your weekend break. Each hole on this glorious links is carved from the natural landscape of one of the most unspoiled parts of Europe, with hazards laid down long before the game of golf was dreamt of, including a winding "burn" that twists and turns through the entire course.
Dooks is a “Hidden Gem” on the Wild Atlantic Way, situated on the Ring of Kerry between Ballybunion and Waterville Golf Clubs. It is a truly “Hidden Gem” and is a true test of golf, it is very reasonably priced and we welcome visitors to experience our special course throughout which is playable all year round. Our members invite all of our visitors to discover and enjoy our “Hidden Gem” and hope that you will have a truly memorable day at our course. Our members love meeting people and the opportunity to chat to you in the bar.
A warm welcome awaits the visiting golfer at Douglas Golf Club - a club famous for its challenging and enjoyable golf course with stunning views over Cork City and Cork Inner Harbour. Douglas Golf Club was founded in 1909, with the original course being designed by golfing legend and six time British Open winner, Harry Vardon. The course was then extended and altered by celebrated course architect of Augusta National, Alister MacKenzie, in 1924. The course is kept in immaculate condition all year round and is widely renowned for having some of the best kept greens in Ireland. Set on a plateau overlooking Cork City and Inner Harbour, Douglas Golf Club offers spectacular views from both the golf course and the clubhouse. The surrounding 115 acres of century old woodland provide the course with a secluded and relaxing atmosphere that is rare for its central location. Douglas Golf Club was recently awarded ‘Best Hidden Gem’ in Munster by The Golfers Guide to Ireland and is Fáilte Ireland certified and approved. In addition to playing the course, visitors can enjoy full use of the clubhouse facilities. Our dining room, bar and meeting rooms can cater for any event. The golf shop also provides a wide range of golf clothing and equipment. Situated a mere 5 minute drive from both Cork City centre and Cork airport, Douglas Golf Club is the perfect venue for your next golf outing.
Set in the stunning surrounds of Dromoland Castle. Take in the majesty of the 15th Century Castle as you enter the estate, winding up through the golf course and surrounding lakes. Playing over 6,824 yards for Men and 5,242 for Ladies, the championship Dromoland Golf Course has been described as an experience never to be forgotten, presenting a stern challenge to both professionals and amateurs. Designed by the internationally renowned Ron Kirby and JB Carr, this great course requires the perfect blend of distance and accuracy, risk and reward.
Dundrum House Hotel, Golf & Leisure Resort which incorporates Dundrum Golf Course Tipperary is a must visit when planning your 2017 golf outings. This impressive 18 Hole Championship Parkland Golf Course has been woven into the fabric of a mature Georgian estate, designed by 1995 Ryder Cup hero Philip Walton. Using the natural features of woodland and parkland, adorned by the Multeen River, Philip has created an exhilarating, par 72 course over 7200 yards that provides a real test of golf. To challenge even the best of golfers there are 8 water hazards to combat.
Opened in May 1993, Faithlegg Golf Course Waterford, Ireland, was designed by renowned Irish golf course architect Mr. Paddy Merrigan. The course carries Merrigan's familiar stamp of difficulty, undulating greens, water hazards and perfectly placed sand traps, all of which, complete and heighten the challenge which is "Faithlegg". With a championship yardage of 6,674 yards, it ensures that all level of golfers are tested while at the same time enjoy the challenge. The course layout is exemplified by its memorable finishing holes with the 16th, 17th and 18th providing an exhilarating end to a golfing that is proving increasingly attractive to groups from all over Ireland.
Welcome to a good walk unspoiled. The outstanding natural landscapes of Fota Island Golf Club offer a golfing experience that’s simply unmatched in Ireland, let alone Cork. The golf club boasts three championship standard golf course configurations - the original Deerpark (Par 71), Belvelly (Par 72) and Barryscourt (Par 73). The championship Cork golf club was proud host to the 2001, 2002 and 2014 Irish Open. In 2011 & 2012, the golf club also hosted the PGA Europro Audi Cork Irish Masters. Play through our gorgeous woodlands and vistas across three traditional yet challenging courses, or sharpen your game with some practice at our Academy, then relax and eat in our uniquely designed Clubhouse.
This famous old course is a fair test of golf and is unique in that it suits all standards of golfers. It is the jewel in the crown of the late great Mr. Eddie Hackett, one of the game’s premier golf course architects. Kenmare Golf course boasts some of the finest scenery imaginable. The views over Kenmare Bay and the surrounding mountains are breathtaking. The course has some great feature holes and is always in first class condition, which are all the ingredients for a wonderful round of golf.
Kilkee Golf Club is an 18 Hole Golf Course on the Wild Atlantic Way. The old 9 Hole Course, which was built in 1886, has been developed into a challenging 18 Hole Course that the members are very proud of. The views in Kilkee are breathtaking, with first and second tees looking out onto the Atlantic Ocean and the third Tee overlooking Chimney Bay with a spectacular clifftop view. You are assured of a very warm welcome in Kilkee which is a very popular seaside resort with many fine hotels, restaurants and lively bars in the area. It is ideally situated in the heart of the West Of Ireland Golfing Mecca with Trump Doonbeg Golf Links only 9km, Kilrush Golf Club 12km and the world renowned Lahinch Golf Links 30km away.
Killeen Course; Killeen golf course is what we like to think of as our pièce de resistance here at Killarney Golf Club, and there is very good reason for such a grand statement. The backdrop to Killeen is something very special indeed and provides golfers with a spectacle that cannot be seen anywhere else in the world. The wonderful lake and mountain views make for a spectacular backdrop to one of the world’s most renowned golf courses.
Mahonys Point; Mahony’s Point offers spectacular views of the famous Killarney lakes overlooked by the McGillicuddy Reeks, the highest mountain range in Ireland. The final three holes are breathtaking as you play towards the lake with the 18th described as “one of the most memorable holes in golf”, a par three of nearly 200 yards that requires a huge carry across the corner of the lake. Discover for yourself why the 18th is the most photographed in the world and has become known as ‘Heaven’s Reflex’.
An 18 hole parkland course, Par 72, at amazing value. Designed by Eddie Hackett, Irelands foremost golf architect of his generation. The course on the one hand is overshadowed by the majestic Macgillicuddy Reeks Mountain Range (including Carrauntouhill, Ireland's highest mountain) and on the other it enjoys magnificent panoramic views of Dingle Bay and the Slieve Mish Range beyond.
Kinsale Golf Club has a long and distinguished history and can trace its origins back to 1880. It is situated 5 kilometers from the Historic town of Kinsale and is just over 20 kilometers from Cork City. The course is in a rural setting and has stunning views of the surrounding countryside. It measures 6,935 yards and consists of two nine hole loops finishing at the Clubhouse. The Club has played host to major tournaments including the All Ireland Finals of the Cups & Shields in its Centenary year 2012. The Club has a full range of practice facilities including , 6 bay driving range, putting and chipping greens, Pro Shop and Catering facilities. Attractive Green Fee rates are available, click here for details. Kinsale is the southernmost town on the Wild Atlantic Way. The town is known as the Gourmet Capital Of Ireland with a large selection of restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels to suit every budget. There are many sandy beaches nearby with sailing and fishing well catered for. It is an ideal location for those planning a golfing holiday.
It has been described as ‘The St Andrews of Ireland’ and many other complimentary titles. Those who know and love the place firmly believe that Lahinch Golf Club doesn’t need comparison with any of the game’s other world class venues. From the infant days back in 1892 up to its 125th anniversary, the Club has stood out on its own merits as a golfing institution like none other. Lahinch Golf Club is renowned for the way the links has retained all of its old virtues. It has benefited from the willingness, over the decades, to move with the times and is now regarded as one of the best and most enjoyable challenges to be found anywhere in the golfing world. The legendary Old Tom Morris set the highest standards for the course from the outset. He was followed by equally celebrated architects Charles ‘Mo’ Gibson and Dr Alister MacKenzie. In more recent times, the expertise of Dr Martin Hawtree ensures its place in the higher echelons of all golf rankings. Lahinch is a remarkable club whose growth, vibrancy and spirit are charted in the pages of its centenary publication – 125 Years of Golf at Lahinch.
Lahinch – The Region
Lahinch is a small seaside village on the Atlantic coast in Co. Clare. Located 45 minutes from Shannon International Airport, Lahinch is famous throughout the world of golf since the 1890’s while, in more recent years, it has become a very popular international surfing destination. One of the traditional features of Lahinch is the manner in which the golf club and village go hand in hand. As the first time visitor or long standing member clears the hill between Ennistymon and Lahinch and casts an eye over the golf courses to the right, the houses straight ahead and the broad Atlantic Ocean beyond, they know that a special place lies in wait. Lahinch is a key destination on the Wild Atlantic Way, located on the edge of the Burren National Park (UNESCO recognised Global and European Geopark) and only 10km from one of the world’s great natural wonders, the Cliffs of Moher, while the Aran Islands can be accessed by ferry from Doolin.
The Clubhouse
An extensive clubhouse renovation programme has been completed to ensure that our members and guests can enjoy five star facilities and services. Bar and restaurant facilities have been upgraded while our new golf shop has been relocated to the main clubhouse and offers a wide selection of top branded clothing and golf accessories. Members and guests have full use of our wonderful ladies and gents changing facilities where day lockers are available. Please note that articles of value should not be left in the locker rooms as the Club cannot accept responsibilities for loss or damage.
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Limerick Golf Club is located at Ballyclough, on the southern outskirts of Limerick City. It is one of the oldest golf clubs in Ireland, founded in 1891 by Alexander Shaw in the same year as the Golfing Union of Ireland. The course and clubhouse are located on the original grounds of Roxboro Castle and boasts an 18 hole, mature, parkland layout. The design of the course evolved over a number of years and had contributions from course designers such as Lionel Hewson, John D. Harris and Dr. Alister MacKenzie. The JP McManus Invitational Pro-Am, the biggest pro-am event of its kind in Europe, had its home at Limerick Golf Club from 1990, with the last staging on this course in July 2000. The field included some of the biggest players in the game, such as Tiger Woods and Mark O’Meara, and raised over €19,000,000 for local charities. A new clubhouse was constructed in 2007 and was officially opened by the Open Champion, Pádraig Harrington, in September of that year. Although not long by modern standards and measuring 6001 meters from the back markers the 18 holes are beautifully presented and well maintained. The course offers a challenge to all handicap golfers and is currently home to the Munster Mid-Amateur Championship. Limerick Golf Club is a vibrant members club where Visitors and Societies are always welcome.
Founded in 1925, Macroom Golf Club has been a long-standing fixture in Irish golf. At 6,200 yards, the parkland course winds through the banks of Sullane, while taking golfers on a journey of rolling terrain in the shadows of the Kerry Mountains. Mature trees and the River Sullane, which comes into play on the first five holes of the Back 9, add obstacle and beauty to Macroom Golf Club. Located on castle grounds, there is what was once a women's "bathing house" that stands across the Sullane from the 12th hole. The 18th hole is considered a real test by players -- the Par-4 features out of bounds on both sides but does set up the golfer for a birdie opportunity with a well placed drive in the fairway. After a round, guests can relax in the Restaurant at Macroom Golf Club, which features a full-service bar and menu, with what this scribe would suggest as the best Pint in Munster. Macroom Golf Club is ideally located 40km west of Cork City (30 mins drive) and 48km east of Killarney, Co.Kerry (40 mins drive).
Welcome to Mallow Golf Club. Surrounded by beautiful countryside and breathtaking scenery, the golf course is both challenging and creative. Mallow Golf Club is committed to maintaining the Golf Course in the best possible condition and to offering our members and guests the best possible standards in all of the services available. Mallow Golf Club is steeped in history, not only for its reputation of being one of the best parkland golf courses in Munster, but also for the contribution to the game of golf that so many of the club members have made during its 100 years.
On behalf of the officers and board of management I am delighted to welcome you to Monkstown Golf Club. Members and visitors have been enjoying our lovely course perched on the edge of Cork Harbour for the past 110 years. All are welcomed and our General Manager Hilary Madden and our PGA Professional Cian McNamara will be only too pleased to look after all your golfing needs. While primarily a recreational club our members take competition very seriously and our men’s and women’s teams compete at the highest level in both GUI and ILGU national competitions. Visitors and societies are made most welcome and following your golf game you will be able to enjoy the bar and superb catering in our very modern clubhouse. Whether you are a member or visitor I hope you enjoy the experience of Monkstown Golf Club.
Newcastle West’s free-draining soil and USGA specification greens present top quality playing conditions combined with great value golf in Ireland. The golf course is open for play all year round and is very popular with societies and both Irish and International golf tours. Facilities include a driving range, pro shop, chipping green and two practice putting greens. It is indeed a unique golf course, featuring strategic bunkering, water hazards, many groves of trees, and well designed risk and reward holes. Look out for your risk and reward at 12. Try driver. The course has something for every golfer, from handicap 1 to 36, and including those in the plus handicap bracket. The course is playable all year round,and is maintained to the highest standards,with the widely acknowledged best greens in Munster. With magnificent views across the countryside, the club house offers visitors the very finest of Irish hospitality and has earned the reputation as Munster’s friendliest Golf club!
Old Head Golf Links is built on a 220-acre diamond of land jutting out over two miles into the Atlantic Ocean. The promontory is almost an island with numerous caves running beneath your feet as you play the course. The links and practice area occupy 180 acres and the remaining 40 acres of unspoilt cliff frame the course. It is a piece of golf real estate like no other, that causes many a golfer and visitor to pinch themselves as they drive through the ancient gateway with the crashing waves of the Atlantic Ocean some 300 feet below.
The sensory overload does not stop there with the journey along the fragrant Hydrangea and Rosa Rugosa lining the Old Head driveway providing stunning vistas across the superbly manicured golf course, with the powerful ocean on both sides and beyond the famous lighthouse that lies in front.
Old Head, par 72, comprises five Par 5s, five Par 3s and eight Par 4s - stretches from the ladies' tees at 5,413 yards to over 7,100 yards from the tips, with a minimum of six tees per hole making it suitable for golfers of all handicap abilities. Nine holes play along the cliff tops with all eighteen holes providing unsurpassed ocean views. With the ever-changing sea breezes, the course provides a stern but fair test to the touring pro and the high handicapper alike.
The course is set up on a daily basis depending on the prevailing weather conditions. Facilities include a warm up range, a putting green and a short game practice area. From the incredible Clubhouse, Old Head has a team of exceptional and friendly service staff to cater for the golfers and residents every need. With superbly furnished and attended, Oak lined locker rooms complete with spa showers, the attention to detail is as exemplary as our welcome is warm.
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The Clubhouse includes 15 Luxurious Members' Suites.
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Old Head boasts one of the largest group of professional Caddies in the country, with approximately 160 working at the Club throughout the season.DINING;
Our five-star a la carte restaurant, with magnificent views of the Atlantic Ocean and Lighthouse, provides spectacular culinary delights bearing testament to the skills of our team of in-house chefs.LENGTH;
The Island Golf Club, founded in 1890, is a traditional private Members’ golf club with a proud history of upholding the best traditions of amateur golf.
Overlooked by the North County Dublin village of Malahide, the links is located in some of the most stunning dunes on the east coast of Ireland. It is also one of the oldest golf courses in Ireland and was ranked 13th in Golf Digest Ireland’s Top 100 Courses in 2015.
It enjoys a growing international reputation and currently hosts Regional Qualifying for The Open Championship and will co-host strokeplay qualifying for the British Amateur Championship in 2019.
The Island Golf Club is delighted to welcome visitors to play this beautiful but challenging links. Please contact the Club for bookings or use the visitor bookings dropdown.
Situated on the rugged Atlantic coast of Ireland’s south west lies the sensational Arnold Palmer designed Tralee Golf Course, a unique combination of traditional seaside golf links and world famous scenery. The links features towering dunes, undulating fairways, punishing rough and cliff top tees and greens. View the white sandy beaches and the ocean waves breaking across the rocks against a backdrop of the majestic Slieve Mish mountain range running along the Dingle peninsula to the West. After your round of golf, retire to the clubhouse and savour some fine Irish hospitality in our bar and restaurant while taking in the panoramic views. We invite you to come and join us and share in this unique experience.
Tramore Golf Club is located in Co. Waterford and is one of the oldest golf clubs in Ireland. The members at Tramore Golf Club voted in 2006 to work with internationally renowned golf course designer Jeff Howes to remodel the existing course, while preserving it’s integrity and to also create a new nine holes of similar quality. The result is a fantastic blend of “the Old and the New”. Tramore now boasts 27 holes with sand based greens constructed to USPGA standard. The Old-Course has established itself as one of the premier parkland courses in Ireland. It has hosted the Irish Close Championship, multiple professional tournaments and major club competitions over the years. The course streches across 6,700 yards and it can be challenging for golfers of all levels, characterised by its gently undulating greens - your putting game will be tested throughout the round. Check out the Gallery for this course.
Welcome to Trump Doonbeg, regarded as one of the top golf resorts anywhere in the world! Situated on over 400 acres of Ireland’s most spectacular links overlooking the majestic Atlantic Ocean, Trump Doonbeg has been named the #1 Resort in Europe by Conde Nast Traveler, a World’s Best by Travel + Leisure, and many, many more. This spectacular Martin Hawtree-designed, 18-hole Championship golf links course is a stunning site to behold. You will experience not only an incredible course, but unparalleled five star facilities, world-class hospitality and the highest standards of luxury. Enjoy your round!
Ireland’s only true island golf course surrounded by the River Suir, accessed by complimentary car ferry. WCGC enjoys idyllic seclusion located minutes from Waterford city centre, 90 mins from Dublin and Cork. The Island Garden Lodges are the perfect golf getaway catering to groups & families with 45 self-catering family lodges (sleep six - 3 double bedrooms + sofa bed). The Island’s 16th Century Castle offers 19 luxurious bedrooms. Top quality food is offered at the King’s Channel Clubhouse and the Castle’s 2AA Rosette Munster Room Restaurant. The 18-hole par 72 Des Smyth designed course, located on the 310-acre private island is ranked in the top 30 parkland courses in Ireland by Golf Ireland. The par-72, 6,814-yard golf course covering an area of over 200 acres on the Island Resort, combines the best of parkland and woodland areas including numerous scenic and strategically challenging features. •Practice Facilities • 300 yard Driving Range • Practice & Putting green • Chipping & Short game area • Parkland & Woodland • Scenic & Strategically Challenging Features • Kings Channel Club House • Function room • Men’s & Ladies locker Rooms • Complimentary Car Ferry to the Island Resort • Free Car Parking • Rental Clubs • Rental Buggies • Golf Shop • •Golf Performance Centre with Custom Fitting
"I was given the opportnuity to design a great golf course in a unique location". Course architect Eddie Hackett. Club winner of 3 All Ireland Junior Foursomes. Home of PGA Tour Professional Seamus Power and Gary Hurley a member of the victorious Walker Cup team of 2015. Great value green fees, please check site for details.
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