IRELAND
The Mountains of Mourne provide the backdrop at Royal County Down
Hole 7 County Sligo: 421 yards, par 4 Rosses Point has a great run of holes from the 6th to the 8th, with this the pick. A challenge from the tee and a great green complex. Hole 8 Royal County Down (Championship): 424 yards, par 4 This is a hole just waiting to trap and punish an off-line shot. Subtle, natural design at its best. Hole 9 Doonbeg: 138 yards, par 3 A spectacular beachside location that rewards the brave!
Classic risk-reward at Ballybunion
Hole 10 Killarney (Killeen): 149 yards, par 3 The spectacular backdrop makes this hole, but then you realise there is water everywhere and the green is a really tough target. Hole 11 Ballybunion (Old): 398 yards, par 4 This is a classic, with as good a view from the tee as you will find anywhere on the planet. It requires a brave line to make sure you get a good approach to the green. Classic risk-reward.
The 15th at Enniscrone
Hole 12 Lahinch: 514 yards, par 5 A simply delightful hole with choices to make on all shots. The pro’s advice to aim your drive ten yards right of the castle says it all!
