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Welcome Issue 2. April - May 2011

006 Featured Course 010 News & Features 028 Overview of Ireland 030 Course Guides 070 Directories 092 Travel

A Warm Welcome to The Irish Golf Guide Welcome to the second issue of the Irish Golf Guide. This magazine has been designed to help the local and National golfer in selecting and finding the course they wish to play in Ireland. It gives each golf club the chance to showcase their course and facilities with superb photography and enough information to whet the appetite of any golfer or group of golfers who wish to visit.

The Irish Golf Guide has been brought to you by the people who publish the Costa del Sol Golf Guide in Spain, and the North West Golf Guide, and Yorkshire Golf Guide in the UK. This formula has worked for many years in Spain and is proving a similar success in the North of England.

This bi-monthly magazine contains in depth reviews of Golf Clubs, Local and International News items, and special promotions. A select number of courses each issue have editorial’s describing the course, the facilities and signature holes and contain the directions to

the course. These editorials are the chance for each club to highlight itself and detail any offers and deals they have running during that period.

The magazine is listed in alphabetical order, with the showcase courses being colour coded by the areas they are in. These areas are Leinster, Munster, Connaught and Ulster. The full golf course listing is also featured in the magazine containing the address, phone number, email and website of every golf course in Ireland.

The Golf Guide is aimed at golfers of all levels from professionals, club players, beginners and societies. We hope that you will find this free publication an enjoyable read, and a must for choosing your golfing calendar of events in Ireland for 2011 and beyond.

The next issue will be available from all golf clubs, and select golf shops, driving ranges and hotels from the start of June.

Happy golfing from all at the Irish Golf Guide!

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Mount Juliet An Extra Secial Golf Experience Pass through the gates of Mount Juliet Estate and you are in a different world. 1500 acres of lush, rolling fields and woodland take you to Mount Juliet House, a magnificent Georgian mansion, named by the Earl of Carrick after his wife Juliana, always known as Juliet.

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“…a tremendous layout and one of the best conditioned courses in the whole of Great Britain and Ireland.”

Padraig Harrington, PGA Champion

The panelled walls of the Tetrarch Bar recall a glorious equestrian past. The relaxed decor of the Major’s Room and the Morning Room is enhanced by a wonderful collection of antiques, paintings and china sourced from the old estate and from auctions in Ireland, England, Spain and Italy. Mount Juliet House provides the ultimate in luxury accommodation in Co. Kilkenny. There are 32 bedrooms at Mount Juliet House, and many of the individually designed rooms enjoy captivating views over the River Nore and the paddocks of Ballylinch Stud. For the ultimate private party, this house is also available for exclusive use.

Their home set on a hill overlooking the River Nore evokes a feeling of old fashioned graciousness. Close to the house are the Rose Garden Lodges and the Club Rooms, the original hunting stables of the old estate and now the heart of Mount Juliets sporting and leisure activities.

This part of Ireland has very strong Norman associations, particularly with the great Butler family, who have played a large part in the history of Mount Juliet. The estate as we know it today was originally two separate estates, Walton’s Grove and Ballylinch, each with its own separate history.

Best Parkland Golf Course in Ireland Mount Juliet Golf Course opened in 1991 with a match featuring golfing legends Christy O’Connor Snr. and Jack Nicklaus. The beautiful and challenging Mount Juliet golf course has established itself as a premier golfing venue for Top Professionals and leisure golfers worldwide.

Chosen as the first and only Jack Nicklaus signature golf course in Ireland, the “Golden Bear” was meticulous and pain-staking in his design and overseeing of the construction of his great creation. In preparation for the WGC - American Express Golf Championship that was held here in September 2002 and again in 2004, the Jack Nicklaus design team instigated some extensions and new features to the course, showing Mount Juliet’s continued pursuit of golfing excellence.

Mount Juliet Golf Club members can avail of the best in golfing on our Jack Nicklaus designed golf course. Set in a world of its own, on lush parkland in the south east of Ireland, Mount Juliets Jack Nicklaus course is both captivating and memorable. The acclamation from Tiger Woods that Mount Juliet presented “perfect fairways... and the best greens we have putted on all year.” was rich embellishment of the stature of Ireland’s leading championship parkland golf course. Mount Juliet golf members can also enjoy a rich social calendar of events throughout the year with something to suit all the family. Events range from the key calendar golfing events to the members summer party along with fun and fashionable events for both the ladies and the gentlemen.

The Course When Jack Nicklaus was asked to design and build the 18-hole signature course at Mount Juliet, he created one of Europe’s most renowned courses. The outstanding parkland facility takes full advantage of the natural beauty of the estate, dominated by magnificent specimen trees and river scenery.

This testing par 72 course offers a most enjoyable golfing experience to players of all standards. Mount Juliet has hosted the Irish Open on three occasions and was the venue for the Shell Wonderful World of Golf event. At the WGC - American Express

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Championship 2002 at Mount Juliet, 49 of the top 50 golfers in the world took part, including overall winner, Tiger Woods. In 2004, Mount Juliet once again hosted the WGC American Express Championship where on this occasion, Ernie Els was the deserving victor.

The unique 18-hole, par 53 putting course is the venue for the National Putting Championship with holes of up to 36 yards in length and featuring bunkers and water hazards. The resident PGA Professionals offer a complete range of tailor-made golf services including individual and group tuition, clinics and event management. Academy facilities include covered and uncovered driving bays, practice bunkers, chipping and putting greens and three full-size holes.

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Featured Holes Feature holes on Mount Juliet Golf Course include the stunning 3rd hole, a par 3 from an elevated tee to a green guarded by a natural stream and lake ... one that golfers always remember. Also the par 5, 10th hole with its copse of trees which tests the golfers strategy.

The final hole, a long par 4 with water all down the left and a narrow approach to the green has decided many a tournament result.

Golf Academy & Tuition Our resident golf pro Sean Cotter runs the golf academy with customised golf tuition programmes and golf clinics. Sean can assist you with improving your short game, long game or putting while also creating customised tuition programmes to suit your requirements.

This can include analysis of your game by video or by playing 9 or 18 holes with the professional - a unique way to find, isolate and improve your golf game. Mount Juliet also has a 3 hole golf academy course, which contains a par 3, 4, and 5 holes. These can be used to refine your golf skills without embarking on a round of golf.

Facilities in the golf academy include driving range with covered bays, multiple grass tees and target greens, bunker and chipping green, practice putting green, full size 3 hole Academy course and practice green and the 18 hole Jack Nicklaus championship course and standard par 53 putting course with lakes, bunkers & bridges.

Book now on 056 777 3010 or visit www.mountjuliet.ie

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“When Jack Nicklaus was asked to design and build the 18-hole signature course at Mount Juliet, he created one of Europe’s most renowned courses.”

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EUROPEAN TOUR NEWS

Europe on top of the world The last time it happened was in March 1992, but the seemingly unparalleled achievement of Europe’s previous golden generation in occupying the top four positions in the Official World Golf Ranking was recently equalled by a new and massively ambitious band of brothers.

Suddenly, Kaymer is all the rage in his native Germany, where the major newspapers trumpeted the 26 year old from Düsseldorf as ‘our new golfing giant’ and a ‘golfing titan’ who has taken over the mantle of Tiger Woods.

Following on from The European Tour’s season of outstanding achievement in 2010, Europe’s finest continue to draw inspiration from the Major Championship victories by McDowell and Kaymer as well as a thrilling Ryder Cup victory in Wales.

Only 14 players have scaled the ultimate pinnacle and become Number One in the near 25 year history of the World Ranking. Now Europeans have filled that prized position for the past 18 weeks with first Westwood and now Kaymer sitting proudly on the summit.

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For Ian Woosnam, Sir Nick Faldo, José Maria Olazábal and Seve Ballesteros, now read Martin Kaymer, Lee Westwood, Luke Donald & Graeme McDowell.

It seems that success does, indeed, breed success as first Kaymer replaced Westwood as official World Number One for the first time and then Donald defeated the German in the final of the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship to climb to a career-high third place.

In the Official World Golf Ranking published for Week 11 - 13th March 2011, Europeans account for six of the first eight places (Paul Casey seventh and Rory McIlroy eighth) while no fewer than ten Europeans and 12 European Tour Members in total, including South Africans Ernie Els and Retief Goosen, are filling slots within the top 20.

Donald, who succeeded fellow Englishman Ian Poulter as the latest winner of a prestigious World Golf Championship, expressed his belief that last year’s achievements have acted as a spur for the rest of The European Tour.

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“Suddenly, Kaymer is all the rage in his native Germany, where the major newspapers trumpeted the 26 year old from Düsseldorf as ‘our new golfing giant’...”

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“The World Ranking makes very nice reading right now, for me and a lot of other Europeans.”

Graeme McDowell

“Having your peers doing exceptionally well does give you inspiration” declared the 33 year old, who beat Kaymer 3 and 2 in Arizona just 24 hours after his Ryder Cup team-mate had been anointed as World Number One. “It’s a motivator and hopefully we can all keep pushing each other forward.”

He continued: “European golfers have enjoyed a purple patch in the world game lately and it’s great to see. Having Lee as World Number One a few months ago was great, and now we have Martin up there and Graeme’s been playing well and I am just delighted to be a part of it.

“It’s a great feeling to keep this WGC title in English hands. To jump six places in the Ranking from ninth to third feels incredible and in terms of my work ethic and wanting it, I feel I deserve it. It’s fun for the players and fun for the fans as well.”

Almost exactly 25 years since the Official World Golf Ranking came into existence, Germany can lay claim to the first and most recent Number One. In April 1986 it was the redoubtable Langer who captured the coveted Number One spot and stayed there for a further two weeks.

Now, Germany’s newest golfing superstar enjoys the view from the top at the age of 26 and Kaymer insisted: “It is great to have four Europeans at the top of the World Ranking and even better to see my name right at the top of the list.” “It makes me very proud as a European but most of all a German. For so long, Tiger (Woods) and Phil (Mickelson) have been Numbers One and Two, so it’s great for us to change that. Lee, Luke and Graeme have all played consistently well for the past few seasons so hopefully we can stay up the Ranking for a little while yet.”

Kaymer admitted that the enormity of his

achievement has not quite sunk in yet. He said: “You might have to ask me in a month! I am going to enjoy it for however long it lasts although it doesn’t feel real at the moment.”

McDowell, the US Open Champion, admitted: “The World Ranking makes very nice reading right now, for me and a lot of other Europeans. If someone had told me that at some point in my career I would be World Number Four I’d be very proud and that’s exactly how I am feeling right now.”

Certainly the world order has changed considerably since 1992, when the soon-to-be Masters Champion Woosnam led the pack from Faldo, Olazábal and Ballesteros with Langer in sixth position behind Fred Couples. That week, the top 50 consisted of 27 Americans, 12 Europeans and 11 from the rest of the world. Recently the breakdown shows an equal number of Europeans and Americans.

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“European golfers have enjoyed a purple patch in the world game lately and it’s great to see.”

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World news

“He’s never been in the hot seat... and this is a hot seat.”

Butch Harmon on Sean Foley

Tiger’s coach Sean Foley under fire

Tiger Woods’ new swing coach, Sean Foley, has copped a lot of criticism of late, but it’s no less than he expected.

Foley says that when he first started working with Woods last August at the PGA Championship, he knew exactly what he was letting himself in for.

“When I started with Tiger, I didn’t think it would be a month and then he’d kill everyone,” he said. “Remember, I got him right after Akron, the low point of his professional career.”

Foley is referring to last year at Firestone, where Woods compiled the worst 72hole score of his career (298) and finished up tied for 78th in an 80-man field.

Not too long after that, Foley stopped reading golf stories and kept the volume turned down whenever he watched golf on TV. Even ignoring these measures, he says the criticism doesn’t affect him. “Look, I’m a Canadian who at 19 was a white kid at an all-black university,” said Foley, who attended Tennessee State. “This couldn’t even be called criticism what I’m going through now.”

Woods has been showing some signs of resurgence lately, including a final-round 66 at the WGC-Cadillac Championship and an eight under par better-ball score of 64 in the two-day Tavistock Cup alongside Indian Arjun Atwal. But that’s not set to end the growing debate around Woods’ swing changes and whether he is on the right path just yet.

Some point out that Hank Haney received just as much criticism for his work with Tiger back in 2004, but that it eventually paid off handsomely for Woods, who went on to win six more major tournaments.

Yet another of Tiger’s former coaches, Butch Harmon, had some advice for Foley, who he reckons has the toughest job with Woods yet, coming as it does after all the personal trials the former world number one has had to face.

Harmon said he advised Foley to ignore the media, and to accept both praise and criticism in equal measure - and to expect much less of the former.

“He’s never been in the hot seat,” Harmon said. “And this is a hot seat.”

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LADIES EUROPEAN TOUR NEWS

Alison Nicholas 2011 Solheim Cup Captain With just months remaining until the biennial match at Killeen Castle in Ireland, Europe’s Solheim Cup captain speaks about Annika, attitude and bringing the trophy home.

It’s going to be fantastic to be at home and be the home captain.

The home advantage with the support of the fans is going to be huge for us. I know a lot of people that are coming to the event. There’s a big group from Yorkshire, a group from Cheshire and then the Irish supporters will be fantastic because they are so passionate about the game and so it is going to be tremendous for the European team.

It will be great going to the Kraft Nabisco Championship at the end of March.

I’m going to see Annika, who is one of my vice-captains, to chat to her and connect with as many players as possible. I’m also going to the Comunitat Valenciana European Nations Cup, Deutsche Bank Ladies Swiss Open, Evian Masters presented by Société Genérale, the Ricoh Women’s British Open and the AIB Ladies Irish Open. I’ll be connecting with the players that make the automatic spots and watching various players that I’m interested in, in terms of my captain’s picks.

I will just see how the players perform under pressure and if their game suits Killeen.

It’s the whole team.

My picks will be players that are in form more than anything. I’m due to discuss everything with Annika at the Kraft Nabisco Championship to get her input and thoughts about the team and Captain’s picks.

Twitter.

Annika suggested that I go on Twitter which I have done but I do not perhaps write on it enough. I will make a greater effort over the next seven months as the

main run of activities start building up.

Annika is very good at the business side and need to take a leaf out of her book.

European winners.

I am confident that the Europeans will win many tournaments this season and I know the girls are really up for The Solheim Cup, so this should be an exciting season for all to watch as all the players prepare to play their way into the European side.

Underdogs.

I do think that we are the underdogs again if you look at the two potential sides on paper in relation to the world rankings, the Americans have a very, very good side and we can never underestimate them and it is going to be a tough match. We proved last time that we can compete right up there with them and we have a bunch of exciting young players coming through so it is going to be exciting.

I don’t feel the heat.

I feel much more relaxed about my captaincy this time because I have experienced what it is like in the heat of Solheim week in that role. So I know what to expect which helps enormously, however I will not take my foot off the pedal and will still prepare as well as last time but in a much more relaxed fashion.

Singles.

I will be talking to all the players and tapping into my Vice-Captains’ ideas relating to the singles and see what we can come up with. The past is for reference: nothing more. It does not shape the future so we need to move on and not get stuck there.

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Shane Lowry Profile Shane, from Clara, Co. Offaly in Ireland, began playing golf at the age of 13 having been inspired by his uncles who were avid fans of the game. For many years Shane “played a bit of everything�, including rugby, soccer, and his two favourites, Gaelic football and hurling.

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“Shane became only the third amateur to win a European Tour title - when he captured The 3 Irish Open at County Louth Golf Club in Baltray.”

Whereas he claims to never have excelled in those sports, Shane played each at top levels, before realising that golf was his true calling.

His first handicap was 18, before getting down to 12 by the end of his first year. Shane was single figures before his 15th birthday (handicap 8). Each year this would drop, to 4, then 2, and scratch for the first time when he was 18 years old. While on a golf scholarship at University College Dublin in 2007, Shane studied Sports Management, before turning his attention, full-time, to the golf course.

Shane enjoyed great successes on the amateur circuits, including winning the prestigious Irish Close Championship in 2007 by beating Niall Turner 4 and 3 in the final. Lowry was also part of the Ireland Team that won the European Amateur Team Championship in 2007 and then retained the title in 2008.

Individual successes a plenty were to follow in 2008. Shane claimed the West of Ireland Championship with a 2 and 1 win over Mullingar’s Dessie Morgan at Rosses Point, while also winning the North of Ireland Championship, beating Andrew Morris on the final hole at Royal Portrush. Later in 2008, Shane captured the prestigious Sotogrande Cup after a sudden-death play-off. He became the second successive Irish winner when he birdied the fifth extra hole to beat Benjamin Herbert of France and don the traditional yellow jacket awarded to the winner. These fine wins, along with the Mullingar Scratch Cup (which he won by eight shots!), helped Shane rise to a career

high sixth in the World Amateur Golf Ranking.

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In May 2009, Lowry’s exact handicap was +5.3, but his golfing career was to take a huge leap forward. Shane became only the third amateur to win a European Tour title - when he captured The 3 Irish Open at County Louth Golf Club in Baltray. Aged 22, Lowry beat England’s Robert Rock at the third play-off hole.

Date of Birth: 2 April 1987 Residence: Clara, Co. Offaly, Ireland Turned Professional: May 2009 (+5.3) Home Club: Esker Hills GC Interests: All sports, especially Gaelic football and Hurling.

Enjoys relaxing with close friends in his spare time

Shane decided to turn pro only days after winning the 3 Irish Open, and joined Horizon Sports Management in the process. Shanes home win gave him a two-year European Tour exemption. In the six months that followed his decision to turn pro, Lowry gained invaluable experience and steadily matured as a player. As Shane found his feet amongst the seasoned pro’s, he made eight cuts on his way to finishing 153rd in the Order of Merit, a fine achievement in only half a season.

Shane was invited to play in the Japanese Tour’s Dunlop Phoenix Tournament. This was Lowry’s last event of the 2009 season, and his best result – Shane finished 3rd, beaten only by the 2008 European Tour’s Order of Merit winner, Robert Karlsson, and the 2009 Challenge Tour’s Order of Merit Winner, Edoardo Molinari.

Shane is now enjoying his first ‘full’ season as a professional on the European Tour and has two clear targets: to continuously improve his world ranking position and make it into the top-100; and make it into the European Tour’s season ending Dubai World Championship.

Career Highlights 2010 4th, Abu Dhabi Golf Championship 7th, Barclays Scottish Open 2009 3rd, Dunlop Phoenix Tournament in Japan Winner, 3 Irish Open (European Tour, while still an amateur) 2008 Winner, West of Ireland Championship (Rosses Point) Winner, North of Ireland Championship (Royal Portrush) Winner, Sotogrande Nations Cup (Spain) Winner, Mullingar Scratch Cup 2007 & 2008 Winner European Team Championships 2007 Winner Irish Close Championship (Cork GC)

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LADIES EUROPEAN TOUR NEWS

The Maguire Twins Hone in on 2011 PING Junior Solheim Cup places

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Sixteen year-old Lisa Maguire moved a significant step closer to earning a place in the European team for this year’s PING Junior Solheim Cup, to be played in her home country, at Knightsbrook Resort Spa & Golf Hotel, Co. Meath, Ireland, on September 20-21, when she defeated French teenager, Emilie Alonso, by one hole in the final of the Spanish International Ladies’ Amateur Championship at Sherry Golf, Jerez de la Frontera.

Maguire’s victory gave her 80 points and an early lead on the official qualifying list for this year’s PING Junior Solheim Cup match and she could well be joined in the team by her twin sister, Leona, who is currently in third place on the Official Ranking after claiming a share of third place in the stroke play stages at Sherry Golf before losing out by 6 & 4 to Alonso in the quarter finals of the subsequent match play series.

Both Maguire twins, from Slieve Russell, are bidding to make their second appearances in the biennial PING Junior Solheim Cup match, having made their debuts as 14 year-olds during the USA’s 15 ½ - 8 ½ victory over Europe in the 2009 match at Aurora Golf Club in Illinois.

The Maguire sisters are widely regarded as two of Europe’s leading amateurs and they lived up to that reputation with fine performances at Sherry Golf in what was the first of seven official qualifying events for this year’s PING Junior Solheim Cup. Lisa and Leona will be looking to consolidate their places at the next qualifying event, the Irish Girls’ Under-18 Championship, to be played at Knightsbrook on April 9-10. The top six players on the PING Junior Solheim Cup Ranking at the end of the final qualifying

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event, the Girls’ British Open Amateur Championship, at Gullane on August 8-12, will earn automatic places in Europe’s side to face the Americans in what is the sixth match in a series stretching back to 2002. A further six wild card players will be selected before August 15.

Leona Maguire, who arrived in Spain as No. 5 on the official Women’s World Amateur Golf Rankings after a remarkable 15-shot victory in this year’s Portuguese Ladies’ Amateur Championship, posted rounds of 74 and 72 to finish third, behind France’s Ines Lescudier and Vicki Troeltsch, in the stroke play stages. She went on to defeat Spaniard, Mandy Goyos, and Frenchwoman, Alexandra Bonetti, in the match play stages before losing heavily to Alonso a couple of days later.

It was left to Lisa to gain revenge on behalf of her twin sister. She needed 21 holes to defeat compatriot, Danielle McVeigh, in the opening round but then crushed Frenchwoman, Luna Sobrón, 6 & 4 before edging out another fellow Curtis Cup team member, Holly Clyburn, on the 21st having never been ahead until the third extra hole. In the semi-finals the eventual winner defeated Germany’s Antonio Scherer 5 & 3 before claiming the title after an engrossing final against Alonso in which there was never more than one hole between the two competitors.

“I am absolutely thrilled,” Lisa told Brian Keogh, golf correspondent for the Belfast Telegraph. “It was a terrific match and I really had to hold my nerve.”

The PING Junior Solheim Cup, which is open to girls born in 1993 or later, always takes place immediately ahead of The Solheim Cup, this year due to be played at Killeen Castle from September 23-25, 2011, just 15 minutes’ drive from Knightsbrook Hotel Spa & Golf Resort.

PING is the title sponsor, the Irish Ladies Golf Union is the Official Host, Twenty Eleven IGPL is the Promoter and Knightsbrook Hotel Spa & Golf Resort is the Official Venue.

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Regional News

Pat Errity European Senior Tour

My name is Pat Errity. In October 2010 I gained my European Senior Tour card for the 2011 season. I set myself this goal two years ago, and was delighted to get it on my first attempt. I have played amateur golf all my life, having success in winning the Leinster Youths title, Munster mid-amateur championship and the Irish mid-amateur championship twice. I have also represented Leinster and Wicklow on numerous occasions.

My season starts in June and continues to November, I will get to play about fifteen tournaments starting in England and ending

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in Mauritius. The 2011 tournament started last November in Australia, therefore most of the guys will have a five tournament start over me which will make it difficult to retain my card. As part of my preparation I have started a strict gym and practice routine which I hope will stand to me as I have five tournaments in a row from the 1st of June.

I play most of my golf at The European Club and will represent them on tour. Delgany Golf Club was my home club for the past 20 years, which is where I first met Eammon Darcy who has been my mentor and indeed encouraged me to go to

tour school. Eammon and I are looking forward to travelling together to the tournaments and it will be a great help to me to have him there. I will also have my brother David caddying for me.

Since turning pro some companies such as Titleist and Srixon have been supportive of me and have provided me with some equipment. I estimate the cost of playing the tour this season will be around â‚Ź20,000 which I will have to try to fund myself as sponsors are hard to find in this economic climate.

Nevertheless I am really excited and looking forward to a new era in my golfing career.

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Fashion NEWS

Brand Identity Milestones in a story about quality and good taste...

1986 The founding year: Christel and Bernd Kirsten start creating and selling high-quality knitwear made in Italy with great attention to detail.

GOLFINO Celebrates 25th Anniversary

1987 GOLFINO invents a new fashion of large and small pictures preciously embroidered on high-quality yarns.

1990 GOLFINO are the first to create well matched head-to-toe outfits for golfers.

1991 GOLFINO invents the Windstopper Sweater for Golf setting the course for constant technical innovation.

1994 GOLFINO products are now sold throughout Europe.

1996 First small GOLFINO store opened in Hamburg.

1999 First golf wear company to offer a shop-inshop concept with regular replenishment.

2001 GOLFINO introduces into golf wear five seasonal collections (Cruise, Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter) per year.

2005 GOLFINO now has own stores in 12 European countries.

2006 Europe`s market leader in golf wear.

“25 Years of Elegance in Sport” – with this motto, GOLFINO AG is celebrating its anniversary in 2011. For a quarter of a century, GOLFINO has been providing its sophisticated customers with exclusive sportswear, which combines high-tech functionality with an elegant, sporting style. The company was founded in 1986 and has continuously grown to become the European market leader for golfwear.

Even today, GOLFINO is still a brand that stands for stylish elegance in the world of sport and offers customers a wide range of clothing,

as well as numerous accessories and bags.

“We make the highest demands of our products and our incentive is to interpret innovative materials and design trends in the elegant, sporting style of GOLFINO, because our customers trust us to do so”, says the company’s founder and CEO Dr. Bernd Kirsten, who manages GOLFINO AG together with his wife, Christel Kirsten.

This special combination doesn’t just cater to the tastes of the original golfing target group, but also represents the current trend in linking fashionable sportswear with high-tech functionality.

2007 Young collections of G+ by GOLFINO and Junior, as well as Accessories are added to the range.

2009 Online shop with 24/7 shopping first in golf wear. Launch of Fragrance range. Still family owned business upholding values of taste, extra quality and reliability.

Beginning of expansion to Korea.

2011 25th anniversary of the company, entitled “25 Years of Elegance in Sport”. GOLFINO remains a family run business and the Kirstens personally ensure that the products meet the high quality standards.

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Regional News

9th Celebrity Golf Classic Launched by Ronnie Whelan in Association with Ladbrokes.com

Ronnie Whelan is delighted to announce that he will host his 9th annual charity golf event where all proceeds will be donated equally between The Myasthenia Gravis Association Ireland, Irish Autism Action and The Marie Keating Foundation.

The venue for the event will be the fabulous K Club Palmer Course, home to the 2006 Ryder Cup. A celebrity will join each team for the shotgun start at 2pm.

Teams are extremely limited and cost €1,200 per three person team.

The golf classic will be sponsored by Ladbrokes. com and will have well known celebrities from the world of sport, television and entertainment attending on the day, Thursday 12th May 2011. “We are delighted to support this fantastic charity golf event” said Hayley O’Connor, PR Manager for Ladbrokes.com. “We really admire the work being done by the three charities involved and hope the event raises significant funds for each charity”, she said.

For more information about the event please contact: Gary Keating, GK Events and PR. Mobile: +353 87 228754 Email: gkeating@gkevents.com Hayley O’Connor, Ladbrokes PR Manager.

Mobile: +353 87 0629067 Email: Hayley.OConnor@ladbrokes.ie

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Ireland Regional Overview

Ireland Ireland is the third largest island in Europe, and the twentieth largest island in the world.

Historically, Ireland is divided into four ancient provinces, Leinster, Munster, Connaught and Ulster. There are thirtytwo counties within those provinces.

For tourism the country is divided into regions which may cross over provinces.

This history is reflected in the warm hospitality, underrated delicious traditional dishes, brilliant music, and beautiful landscape. Whether enjoying a morning breakfast at a B&B, downing a pint or two in a pub, experiencing the local artists, or hiking along a seaside cliff, it is hard not to feel a part of the dramatic culture and rich history that is Ireland.

Throughout the entire island of Ireland there are thousands of lakes and rivers that are natural wonders. In addition, Ireland’s ancient past makes it an archeological paradise, with many sites dating back thousands of years. There is so much to

explore and experience, that no matter where you travel in Ireland, it will be a fantastic exploration, with unsurpassed hospitality.

The scenery is ever changing, simply spectacular, and literally unfolds before your eyes. All over Ireland you can enjoy the outdoors from fishing to golf, horse riding to water sports. Local eateries offer a wide range of food from simple to fine dining. However, whether plain or fancy, the fare is usually fresh, often home grown, and absolutely fantastic.

Ireland is a golfer’s paradise - if you are prepared for changing weather, strong winds and challenging courses. The older Irish courses are legend, the new ones getting there. Choosing the perfect courses for a golfing tour of Ireland is a hard task, that is why The Irish Golf Guide is your perfect partner for choosing the course that is right for you. Whether you want famous links courses, classic parkland or luxurious golf resorts, Ireland has it all.

The Irish Golf Guide

Ireland Regional Overview

Ulster Londonderry Antrim

Donegal

Tyrone

Connaught Fermanagh

Down

Armagh Monaghan

Sligo Leitrim

Cavan Louth

Mayo Roscommon

Longford Meath Westmeath

Galway

Dublin Offaly

Kildare Wicklow

Laois Clare Carlow

Limerick

Kerry

Tipperary

Kilkenny Wexford

Waterford

Leinster

Cork

Munster

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Arklow Golf Links Abbeylands, Arklow, Co. Wicklow Telephone: +353 (0)402 32492 Email enquiries via website www.arklowgolflinks.com

ARKLOW Golf Links

How to Find Follow the M50/M11 southbound and continue onto the N11 southbound. Take the first exit for Arklow. Cross Hoey’s bridge and take left up South Quay. Turn right up S. Green to junction. Take left facing Dainty Bakery Shop onto Tinahask Road. Take next right up Tinahask Road Lower. Take right fork at The Wicklow Baptist Church up St Michael’s Tce. Head straight up the hill and into Arklow Golf Links.

Arklow Golf Club was formed in 1927. Since the very beginning, the Club has extended a warm and inviting welcome to all of its visitors from at home and from overseas. Your friends at Arklow will ensure that your visit is much more than a great round of golf. South Wicklow’s beauty, the adjacent Irish Sea, reasonable rates and extraordinary service will guarantee your personal satisfaction above all else.

This traditional links was originally formed

by Hawtree & Taylor and has evolved with the aid of inputs from Eddie Hackett and in recent times Eddie Connaughton. The links has been described as a hidden jewel and the

Southern Region of the Irish PGA held their 2001 and 2002 Championships on this links.

Signature Hole Hole 2, Par 4, ‘The Graveyard’ This is a stiff test as the green is unsighted from the tee due to a large dune. It is best to drive to the left of the fairway which avoids heavy rough on right and opens up a good view of the green.

Difficult undulations on the green make this a tough par 4 and well worthy of its Index 6. The name derives from the distant past when it was an animal graveyard. Designer and five times (5) Open Champion J H Taylor considered this hole to be the best test of golf on the course.

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Putting Green, Pro Shop

Course Information 18 holes, Par 69 • 6505 • 6074 • 5440 (72) H ole

Par

• YDS

H ole

Par

• YDS

1

4

381

10

4

384

2

4

397

11

3

147

3

3

179

12

4

397

4

4

345

13

3

167

5

4 421

14

4

353

6

4

387

15

4

418

7

3

127

16

5

495

8

4

331

17

4

431

9

3

179

18

5

535

4 for 3 Monday to Friday Attractive membership options Full Membership Join now for €1,500, including 1 Year Annual Sub of €919 Five day membership No entrance fee and €649 per year

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Ashbourne Golf Club Archerstown, Ashbourne, Co. Meath Telephone: 01 8352005 Email enquiries via website www.ashbournegolfclub.ie

How to Find

Ashbourne Golf Club is a fine parkland layout designed by Declan Branigan Design with Ryder Cup Vice-Captain Des Smyth.

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Practice Area (Putting Green, Short Game Area, Practice Fairway), Pro Shop (Trolley, Electric Trolley, Buggy rental; Club Hire; Lessons).

Measuring 5,869 meters from the Championship tees, the par 71 course is not long by today’s standards, but it still proves to be a stern test of golf. The combination of Broadmeadow River and the five man-made lakes come into play on thirteen holes. The difficulty of the layout is further enhanced by a number of strategically positioned trees.

Course Information 18 holes, Par 71 • 5869 • 5717 • 5541 • 5024 (72) H ole

Par

• MTS

H ole

Par

• MTS

1

4

274

10

3

170

2

3

155

11

4

362

3

4

330

12

4

358

4

5 450

13

3

140

5

3

144

14

5

471

6

5

487

15

4

322

7

4

356

16

3

138

8

4 405

17

5

489

9

4

18

4

320

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Ashbourne

From Ashbourne Village: Turn at Ashbourne House Hotel. Follow road for approx. 1 mile. Course Entrance on left just after the skew-backed bridge.

From M50: Take exit for N2 (Derry/ Ashbourne). Take exit 3 (signposted for Ashbourne/Ratoath/Swords). At roundabout take third exit (road to Swords). Take 1st left turn - there is a sign for the course at the junction.

You will see the course on your right in a matter of seconds.

From Airport: Follow signs for M1 South. On M1 take exit for M50.

Follow instructions above.

The combination of a fine golf course and a very friendly atmosphere in our clubhouse

makes Ashbourne Golf Club a perfect venue for a casual round or a society outing.

The facilities have been improved with the opening of our new restaurant by award winning chef Keith Kenny. Golfers and nongolfers alike can enjoy Keith’s fine food in the friendly atmosphere of the bar or the more formal setting of the restaurant.

Signature Hole: Hole 12, Par 4, 373 Metres A fantastic hole that brings the river into play from the tee and again on the approach.

Steely nerves are required even if the golfer decides to lay up on their second shot. A classic risk and reward Par 4.

Join for only €2000, including first years subscription Terms and conditions apply

Early Bird Green Fee €19 before 10am, Monday to Friday Subject to availability. Must be booked in advance

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Athlone Golf Club Hodson Bay, Athlone, Co. Roscommon Telephone: 353 906 492073 athlonegolfclub@eircom.net www.athlonegolfclub.ie

How to Find

Athlone

From the East: Follow signs for Galway on the M6 motorway. Continue past Athlone on the bypass. Cross over the River Shannon bridge and take the Roscommon Exit (N61).

Continue towards Roscommon for approximately 5kms.

Athlone Golf Club is well sign posted and located to your right.

Athlone Golf Club was founded in 1892 making it one of the longest established clubs in the country. It is a superb 18-hole parkland course situated on the shores of Lough Ree in the centre of the country bounded on three sides by picturesque Lough Ree. Beautifully designed, the course exploits the natural splendour of its surroundings, affording from its vantage points and from the modern strategically appointed clubhouse, with panoramic views of the lake and its wooded islands. Its tree-lined fairways and undulating terrain make it a true test of golf for all standards of golfer.

Athlone Golf Club has hosted many provincial and national championships, including the All-Ireland Cups and Shields Finals in 1998.

Also, in 2007, the All Ireland Mixed and All Ireland Ladies Championships were held here.

Signature Hole: 13th, 396m par 4. A severe dogleg right to left, you drive over “the saddle” into a valley. The braver you are with your tee shot, the shorter the blind approach to the relatively small green, protected by a bunker to the left and mounds and hollows to the right. A par is a great score on any day. Anything higher and you will want to go back and play it again… but differently!

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Putting Green, Trolleys, Lessons, Club Hire, Club Repair Service, Pro shop

Course Information 18 holes, Par 71 • 6164 • 5983 • 5695 • 5103 H ole

Par

• MTS

H ole

Par

• MTS

1

4

337

10

3

176

2

3

140

11

4

365

3

4

377

12

5

454

4

4

399

13

4

396

5

5 520

14

4

313

6

3

151

15

4

296

7

5

421

16

4

407

8

4

384

17

3

107

9

4

379

18

4

361

Athlone Golf Club Senior Scratch Cup: (36 Holes): Sunday May 15th Play one of the best courses in the Midlands for just €15 Open Day: Open Weekends: Open week:

Every Wednesday April 22nd – April 25th & April 30th – May 2nd Sun 29th May-Sun June 6th

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Ballyliffin Golf Club Inishowen, Co. Donegal Telephone: +353 74 9376119 Email enquiries via website www.ballyliffingolfclub.com

How to Find

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Golf Clinics, Driving Range, Putting Green, Practice Area, Trolleys, Club Repairs, Lessons, Pro shop

Ballyliffin

Ballyliffin is Irelands most Northerly Golf Club - exactly 10 miles due South of Malin Head (Irelands most northerly point!) Travelling from Derry (and Belfast) the quickest route is to cross the Foyle Bridge then take the A2 towards Moville, turning off for Carndonagh at Quigley’s Point/ Carrowkeel. Ballyliffin is 6 miles (10 km) beyond Carndonagh.

Ballyliffin Golf Club consists of two outstanding, contrasting links courses and 36 wonderful holes make up one of the finest golf resorts to be found anywhere in the world.

The Glashedy Links has recently been rebunkered by one of the original architects, links maestro Pat Ruddy and provides a real championship test of golf.

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, one of Europe’s most successful golfers - with victories at the US Masters at Augusta, The Open and on Ryder Cup Teams, has resulted in an Old Links that has been refined and what is now a world class golf course. The Old Links hosted the The Irish Seniors Open in June 2008.

Incorporating cavernous riveted bunkers and huge greens fashioned through the incredible dunes, with expansive panoramic views of the Donegal countryside and coastline by these magnificent links courses are unforgettable. 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.

Course Information The Old Links Course 18 holes, Par 71 • 6937 • 6450 • 6261 • 5414 Glashedy Links Course 18 holes, Par 72 • 7220 • 6722 • 6327 • 5660

North West Ireland - European Golf Destination of the Year 2011 Play and stay packages available from only €179 for 2 nights B&B and 2 rounds of golf.

The Great North Links Challenge October 5, 6, 7th 2011 - Royal Portrush, Ballylffin and Portstewart Team and Individual Prizes over Ireland’s finest links Entry Fee: €175 pp. Contact Ballyliffin Golf Club

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Bunclody Golf & Fishing Club Carrigduff, Bunclody Co. Wexford Telephone: 053 9374444 info@bunclodygfc.ie www.bunclodygfc.ie

How to Find

Bunclody

From Dublin North Side: Start from Red Cow. At Junction with M50 take middle-hand lanes onto N7 (signposted Limerick).

Leave the M7 at junction 11, then join the M9 motorway (signposted Waterford). Leave M9 at junction 5, then at roundabout take the 1st exit onto the N80 (signposted Rosslare).

Continue on N80 to Bunclody Entrance to Golf Course is opposite the Mill Race Hotel on the left hand side at the top of the Main street.

Bunclody Golf and Fishing Club is situated in 300 acres of breathtaking parklands in the former Hall-Dare Estate on the Carlow Wexford border. Although a new addition to the Irish golfing tradition Bunclody Golf Club is proving to be the premier golf course in the Southeast.

The golf course runs over 7,200 yards making it an undeniably championship golf course.

On site is a fully stocked Professional shop where the resident Golf professional Ian Kerr operates the Golf Academy. Our traditionally thatched club house has the characteristics of an old historic golf club yet it boasts stateof-the-art amenities. The golf course also

includes Ireland’s first ever elevator linking the 17th green with the 18th tee. The luxurious locker rooms and sauna provide weary golfers with a place to relax and unwind before availing our top class bar and restaurant.

Signature Hole: The Index 1, 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.

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Half Way House, Sauna, Driving Range, Short Game Academy, Electric Cart Rental, Buggy Rental, Trolley Rental, Club Hire, Pro Shop, Golf Lessons Available Course Information 18 holes, Par 72 • 7164 • 6728 • 5581 H ole

Par

• YDS

H ole

Par

• YDS

1

5 585

10

4

377

2

4

473

11

4

415

3

5

577

12

4

452

4

4

395

13

4

407

5

3

220

14

3

193

6

4

378

15

4

453

7

3

214

16

4

468

8

5

529

17

3

180

9

4

313

18

5

535

Offer for April & May 2011 Green Fee Monday, Tuesday & Thursday €40.00 per person Must book in advance and quote Irish Golf Guide Offer

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Carton House Golf Club Carton Demesne, Maynooth Co. Kildare Telephone: 353 1 6517720 golfreservations@cartonhouse.com www.cartonhouse.com

How to Find

Carton House

From Dublin, take the main N4 motorway westbound. From the motorway, take the “Leixlip West” exit (Junction 6) and follow the signs to Carton House Hotel. Carton House Hotel is approximately a five minute drive from the N4 motorway exit.

From the west, take the N4 motorway to Dublin and approximately 20km from Dublin city, take the “Leixlip west” exit (Junction 6) and follow the signs to Carton House.Carton House is approximately a five minute drive from the N4 motoroway exit.

Facilities Featuring - two Championship Golf Courses, a leisure centre with pool, Spa, Training Pitches, Tennis Courts, Purpose Built Events Centre and state of the art conference facilities.

Carton House is home to the Golfing Union of Ireland, the oldest golfing union in the world and The GUI National Golf Academy.

Carton House is due to host the GUI National Finals from 2014 to 2017

Located just twenty minutes from Dublin, the Carton House Hotel Kildare is one of the best located luxury hotels in Ireland.

The 1,100-acre private parkland estate is an all-encompassing playground for leisure and corporate guests alike, and was awarded European Golf Resort of the Year 2008.

The Montgomerie Course: Inspired by the greatest links of the world, The Montgomerie Course , designed by Colin Montgomerie, pays tribute to the traditions of the game and sets a challenge like no other. The 7,300 yard “links style” course is a journey across sweeping firm fairways, cavernous bunkers

and impeccable greens. It is an adventure from first to last and is proud to have hosted the world’s finest golfers at the 2005 and 2006 Irish Opens and the 2010 Irish Seniors Open.

The O’Meara Course: Designed by two-time major championship winner Mark O’Meara, The O’Meara Course at Carton House is a classic parkland experience which meanders through acres of glorious pastures, ancient woodland and skirts the banks of the River Rye. An exquisite course that leaves you breathless with admiration and exhilaration throughout its 7,006 yards. It hosted the Irish Amateur Championship in 2005.

Course Information (Yards) The Montgomerie: 18 holes, Par 72 • 7301 • 6821 • 6365 • 5655 The O’Meara: 18 holes, Par 72 • 7006 • 6608 • 6209 • 5472

Great Winter offers Terms & COnditions Apply

Monday Magic Only €50 p.p.

Book a Tee Time Online

The Sunday Driver package

Open Singles competition every Monday. €50 per person.

Includes: Entry fee, green fee, soup, sandwiches and prizes.

Book online and get a four ball for €200 Monday to Thursday & €240 Friday to Sunday on either of the two award winning championship courses. www.cartonhouse.com

€130 per person sharing to include 1 Nights B&B, 2 course meal in the clubhouse and a round of golf per person on either of the two award winning championship courses.

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Castlerea Golf Club Clonalis, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon Mobile: 087 1278066 Landline: 094 9620068 castlereagolf@oceanfree.net www.castlereagolfclub.com

How to Find

Castlerea

From M6: Continue onto N6 (signs for Gaillimh/Galway/Athlone). At junction 2, take the N61 exit to Ros Comain/ Roscommon/Sligeach/Sligo. Turn left at Roscommon Rd/N61 (signs for Ros Comain/Sligeach/Sligo). At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Circular Rd/N63. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Goff St/N61. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Racecourse Rd/N60. Turn right at Main St/N60. Turn left at St Patrick’s St/N60

Castlerea golf club was founded on 9th September 1905. The course was originally located on the Ballymoe road at Harristown.

historic seat of the O’Conor Don family.

It moved to its present location at Clonalis in 1907. The land was initially leased from the O’Conor Don family. In 1985, the members purchased the freehold interest in the lands.

Castlerea Golf Course is acknowledged as a fine example of a parkland 9 hole golf course.

It comprises some 5682 yards and is built around a tributary of the river suck. The water and mature broadleaf trees represent an interesting challenge for all golfers.

The club house was replaced in 1990/91 when the current building was erected. The club continues to develop the course and grounds and purchased additional lands in 2007. This new development is in close proximity to the famous Clonalis House, the

Signature Hole: 4/13th hole is the most scenic on the course.

A Par 4 with the men’s tee positioned beside the river and requiring a drive across water.

The green is positioned close to a group of trees. Not a hole to slice or pull your shot.

Castlerea Golf Club Special Offers on Distant Membership Full Membership only €190 (outside 60kms) and Students €100 (including 3rd level). G.U.I. and I.L.G.U. Fees included.

Introduce a new member and avail of a reduction of €20 off both subs.

Discounted rate for Husband and Wife / Partner of €340.

Three year membership available for €500.

Further discounts available. Contact Mickey 087 1278066’

Facilities Bar, Catering on request, Putting Green

Course Information 9 holes, Par 68 • 5682 • 4908 H ole

Par

• YDS

H ole

Par

• YDS

1

4

339

10

4

348

2

4

273

11

4

368

3

5

466

12

5

479

4

3

150

13

3

150

5

5 424

14

4

358

6

4

357

15

4

358

7

4

385

16

3

172

8

4

394

17

4

385

9

3

140

18

4

325

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Citywest Hotel & Golf Resort Saggart Co. Dublin Telephone: 353 1 401 0878 proshop@citywesthotel.com www.citywesthotel.com

How to Find

CityWest Hotel

From Dublin City Centre, Dublin Port and Dun Laoghaire Port: Follow signs for the West or the South.

You will come to the M50 (Dublin orbital). Follow signs for the South and exit the M50 onto the N7 (towards Limerick and Cork). After about 4 miles you will see signs for Citywest Business Campus, ignore them and take the following exit marked by brown traffic signs for Citywest Hotel. Exit off the N7 and carry straight on for about a mile. Citywest Hotel is on your right.

Facilities Hotel, Convention Centre, Conference Rooms, Spa, Gym/Leisure Centre, Bars, Restaurants, Creche, Changing Rooms, Putting Green, Trolleys, Club Hire, Buggies, Pro shop Course Information 18 holes, Par 69 • 6010 • 5748 • 5451 • 4806 H ole

Par

• YDS

H ole

Par

• YDS

1

4

371

10

3

157

2

5 440

11

4

339

3

3

171

12

4

380

4

4

370

13

5

540

5

4

375

14

3

154

6

3

183

15

5

487

7

4

286

16

4

385

8

3

177

17

3

137

9

4

380

18

4

416

Located in the grounds of this Dublin hotel, The Christy O’ Connor Jnr Championship course is a first class test of golf in a wonderful parkland setting covering a distance of over 6,010 yards. This par 69 course offers the combination of perfectly manicured fairways, superb putting surfaces and beautiful trees that provide the golfer with a wonderful and inspiring golf experience.

Our expert Golf Team are always on hand to provide assistance for any of your needs whether it be a day out with friends, group & society outings or special corporate & charity events.

The 18th Hole is one of the great finishing holes in Ireland. As the golfer stands on the tee-box, they are faced with an inspirational par 4 that demands an acute level of accuracy.

To successfully hit the fairway from the tee, the golfer must manoeuvre their ball through a narrow gap that is protected by mature trees on both sides, while at the same time avoiding the first of two lakes that runs down the left hand side of the fairway. Having successfully hit the fairway, the golfer is then faced with a daunting 2nd shot to the green, the main obstacle being a lake that runs right up to the front edge of the green. A good score at this hole will certainly make the 19th hole even more enjoyable.

Special offer for 2 nights B&B + 1 round of golf for €135 p.p.

The travelling golfers ideal companion is also available online

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Cobh Golf Club Marino, Cobh, Co. Cork Telephone: 021 4812399 info@cobhgolfclub.ie www.cobhgolfclub.ie

How to Find Coming from the Dublin Road, Turn left off the Dunkettle round about onto the Cork to Waterford N25 and follow directions as below.

Facilities Tea & Coffee facilities, Putting Green, Trolleys, Lessons, Club Hire, Pro shop

Course Information 18 holes, Par 72 • 6618 • 6250 • 6007 • 5494 (73) H ole

Par

• YDS

H ole

Par

• YDS

1

4

376

10

3

149

2

4

339

11

5

470

3

5

531

12

3

131

4

5 440

13

5

468

5

4 428

14

4

425

6

3

195

15

3

129

7

4

404

16

4

387

8

3

150

17

4

395

9

4

366

18

5

467

Cobh

Coming from Cork or Waterford direction, Leave the N25 at exit to Cobh. Go through the roundabouts in direction Cobh and/or Fota Wildlife Park onto the R624. Travel 3 km (past the entrance to Fota Wildlife Park on right). Cross the Belvelly Bridge. Immediately turn right (staying on the R624). Follow the road for 2km. Entrance to the Golf Course is on the left side.

Cobh Golf Club is unique in that it remains the latest members owned club to be affiliated to the Golfing Union of Ireland. It enjoys a vibrant membership with a friendly welcoming atmosphere to guests and visitors alike.

The new course opened for full play in June 2009. This parkland style course is situated at Marino Point, and is 2 miles outside the picturesque town of Cobh in Cork Harbour.

It is an 18 hole championship standard golf course with USGA specification greens and a genuine Island Green at the par3 10th. The magnificent site at Marino is

located in an elevated position and offers stunning views of the inner harbour, the estuary and surrounding countryside.

Signature Hole Hole 10, Par 3, 167 Yards (Blue Tee) Located on the highest point of the golf course, with spectacular panoramic view, is every golfers dream (and nightmare), a Par 3 with an island green. The length of the hole is 170 metres from the back tee, but the drop down to the green is over 12 metres, so the hole plays much shorter than its length suggests. Additionally the green has plenty of gently sloping surrounds.

Early Bird Greenfee Special - €20 Monday - Thursday before 10:30am Please check www.cobhgolfclub.ie for other Special Offers!

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County Sligo Golf Club Rosses Point, Co. Sligo Telephone: +353 719177186 teresa@countysligogolfclub.ie www.countysligogolfclub.ie

How to Find

County Sligo

From the East: Follow N4 to Sligo.

Approximate travel time, from Dublin 2.30 hours. From the North: Follow A4/N16 from Enniskillen to Sligo via Manorhamilton. Approximate travel time: 1 hour. From North West: Follow N15 from Donegal Town to Sligo.

Approximate travel time: 1 hour.

From the South / West: From Ballina - Follow N59/N4 to Sligo. Approximate travel time: 45 mins. From Castlebar - Follow N5/N17/N4 to Sligo.

Approximate travel time: 50 mins.

Facilities A centenarian with all the dignity and maturity of age, County Sligo is one of Ireland’s great championship links. The club has hosted most of Ireland’s major championships in it’s long and venerable history. Three large beaches beneath the cliffs keep the Atlantic Ocean at bay. Benbulben Mountain competes with the ocean for scenic splendour on the land side.

2011 Open Weeks

The Championship Course was designed by Harry Colt in 1927. Over the years, County Sligo has attracted some of golf’s most illustrious exponents, and the holders of 41 of Golf’s Major Championships have pitted their skills against Harry Colt’s design. The

Co. Sligo Golf Club at Rosses Point Friday, 3/6/11 Fund Raiser Team of 4 Saturday, 4/6/11 Four-Ball Better-Ball Stableford Ulster Bank Sunday, 5/6/11 O’Connor Cup GOY - Single Stroke Enda McCarrick

wind from the sea is a constant factor but the 3rd, 5th, 10th and 14th holes have very satisfying downhill drives to compensate.

The 9 hole Bomore Course was added in 1999 and has become very popular with members and visitors alike. These holes present a very different challenge - the prickly gorse bushes and numerous water hazards await an errant drive. The terrain is flat and mostly below sea level and is regarded as a very challenging test.

The newly constructed Bomore driving range is adjacent to the first tee, this superb facility is a tremendous addition to the complex.

Monday, 6/6/11 Single Stableford Rabobank Tuesday, 7/6/11 Ladies Day - Single Stableford Wednesday, 8/6/11 Coombe Cup - Single V Par - Blue Tees Wehrly Jewellers Thursday, 9/6/11 Scotch Foursomes - Fiddlers Creek

27 Holes (Including Bomore Course, 9 holes, Par 35 2,785 yards), Bar, Restaurant, 6 Bay Covered Driving Range, Putting Green, Chipping Green, Practice Bunker, Trolleys, Buggies, Lessons, Club Hire, Pro shop

Course Information 18 holes, Par 71 • 6234 • 5893 • 5715 • 5325 (76) H ole

Par

• YDS

H ole

Par

• YDS

1

4

339

10

4

348

2

4

273

11

4

368

3

5

466

12

5

479

4

3

150

13

3

150

5

5 424

14

4

358

6

4

357

15

4

358

7

4

385

16

3

172

8

4

394

17

4

385

9

3

140

18

4

325

Friday, 10/6/11 Champion Cup GOY Single Stableford - Blue Tees AIB Saturday, 11/6/11 Soden Cup Four-Ball Better-Ball Stableford Gilroy Gannon Sunday, 12/6/11 Single Stableford to 12 O’Clock Mixed Foursomes Services Cup from 12 Mr Hygiene

Play All Three Sligo Links For Only €118 County S ligo G olf C lub · E nniscrone G olf C lub · Strandhill G olf C lub

Nature just needed a nudge to shape the great Atlantic Links Courses

Sligo Links Golf Pass TERMS & CONDITIONS. 1) The price of €118 entitles the bearer to play County Sligo Golf Club Rosses Point, Ennsicrone Golf Club and Strandhill Golf Club, from Monday to Friday, subject to availability. 2) It is the responsibility of the Sligo Links Golf Pass holder to book tee times, in advance and these are subject to availability. 3) The Sligo Links Golf Pass holder must reference that they are a holder of the pass when booking tee-times, otherwise full green fee rate may be applied. 4) The Sligo Links Golf Pass, may not be used for play during club competitions, open days or with any other promotional offers. 5) The Sligo Links Golf Pass, is not valid for substitute or part payment towards society / corporate bookings. 6) Golfers must register at each club at least 30 minutes in advance of the confimed tee times. Each club reserve the right to request a valid handicap certificae or require the golfer to undergo a competence test. 7) Golfers are subject to the conditions of play at each of the participating golf clubs, including dress code on the golf course and in the clubhouse. 8) The Sligo Links Golf Pass is non-refundable once purchased. Lost or damaged passports will not be replaced.

DISCLAIMER. Every care has been taken to ensure accuracy in the compilation of this advertisement. Neither County Sligo Golf Club, Enniscrone Golf Club, Strandhill Golf Club, nor Fáilte Ireland can accept responsibility for errors or omissions, but where such are brought to our attention, future publicity will be amended accordingly.

To book YOUR golf pass PLEASE call any of The clubs BELOW County Sligo Golf Club Rosses Point, Co. Sligo Director of Golf: +353 71 91 77186 Administration: +353 71 91 77134 Email: teresa@countysligogolfclub.ie Web: www.countysligogolfclub.ie

Enniscrone Golf Club Enniscrone, Co Sligo Tel.: +353 96 36297 Fax: +353 96 36657 E-mail: enniscronegolf@eircom.net Web: www.enniscronegolf.com

Strandhill Golf Club Strandhill, Co. Sligo Office: +353 71 91 68188 Golf Shop: +353 71 91 68725 Email: strandhillgc@eircom.net Web: www.strandhillgc.com

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Druids Glen Resort Newtownmountkennedy, Co.Wicklow, Ireland Hotel & Golf Reservations Team reservations@druidsglenresort.com Telephone: 01 2870847

Druids Glen Resort

Druids Glen & Druids Heath Golf Courses barry.dowling@druidsglenresort.com Telephone: 01 2812504 www.druidsglenresort.com

How to Find From Dublin Airport: Take the M1 then follow M50 Southbound. Proceed through toll area, continue to the end of the M50 motorway and follow the signs for M11/N11 (Wexford/ South East) M11 continues onto the N11 through Kilmacanogue Village, onwards through Glen O’ The Downs* Druids Glen Resort enjoys a breathtaking setting in wonderful Wicklow, The Garden of Ireland.

Just 30 minutes driving distance from Dublin City Centre, the resort and hotel are a long established secret – its long list of loyal guests returning time and time again, for it’s relaxed atmosphere and friendly, yet meticulous service.

Facilities at the resort include: 5 Star Resort & Hotel · 145 Deluxe Bedroom and Suites · Choice of Dining Options · 2 Championship Golf Courses · The Spa at Druids Glen Hotel · Leisure Facilities and 18 m Swimming Pool · Excellent Conference, Banqueting & Event Facilities · Stunning Wedding Venue.

Enjoy the tranquility of the mystical Druids Glen, with manicured tree-lined fairways, historical landmarks, spectacular water features and vibrant floral displays.

Known as “The Augusta of Europe” 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 biannual event between the leading Tour Players of Britain & Ireland and Continental Europe.

From Dublin City: Take the N11 route towards Wexford, through Kilmacanogue Village, onwards through Glen O’ The Downs* From Belfast: Follow the signs for Newry, when exiting Newry follow the signs for Dundalk and on into Drogheda.

From Drogheda head towards the M1 Southbound. Exit M1 and join the M50 travelling South bound. Continue on the M50 past the Toll bridge. Continue to the end of the M50 motorway and follow the signs for M11/N11 (Wexford/ South East) M11 continues onto the N11 through Kilmacanogue Village, onwards through Glen O’ The Downs* *From Glen O’ The Downs: Take the left turn signposted Newtownmountkennedy, the next left off the roundabout reaching a T Junction. Take a right and the next right at another T Junction. Take the next left and follow the signs.

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Druids Glen Resort

Druids Glen 18 holes, Par 71 • 7046 • 6560 • 6202 • 5541 (73) H ole

Par

• YDS

H ole

Par

• YDS

1

4

427

10

4

401

2

3

174

11

5

512

3

4

330

12

3

168

4

4

417

13

4

461

5

5

492

14

4

333

6

4

456

15

4

395

7

4

392

16

5

481

8

3

152

17

3

178

9

4

369

18

4

422

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.

In 2000, Druids Glen was named “European Golf Course of the Year.”

Druids Heath 18 holes, Par 71 • 7434 • 7001 • 6629 • 6054 • 5423 (72) H ole

Par

• YDS

H ole

Par

• YDS

1

4 420

10

4

384

2

5

536

11

3

185

3

3

186

12

4

462

4

5 504

13

4

345

5

3

182

14

3

159

6

4

450

15

5

474

7

4

409

16

4

448

8

4

351

17

4

372

9

4

391

18

4

371

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 of the worlds leading Tour Players.

Golf Societies Summer Weekend Summer Weekday Winter Weekend Winter Weekday

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For bookings Contact Jane Balfe on 01 2870812 or Email: jane.balfe@druidsglenresort.com For Golf Society Booking please reference Irish Golf Guide in order to win a two ball on Druids Glen and a two ball on Druids Heath for your society prize!

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Dooks Golf Club Glenbeigh Co Kerry Telephone: +353 (0)66 9768205 office@dooks.com www.dooks.com

02. How to Find

Dooks

Dooks Golf Club is very easy to find as it is situated on the famous Ring of Kerry Road, about 5 miles from Killorglin and two or three miles before you come to Glenbeigh, on the right hand side

Golf has been played in Dooks since 1889.

The golf links is set out on one of the three stretches of sand dunes at the head of Dingle bay. In the immediate foreground are the sand dune peninsulas of Rossbeigh and Inch and just a few miles away the whitewashed houses of Cromane fishing village provide an eye catching distraction.

South eastwards are the famed McGillycuddy’s Reeks, to the Southwest are the lovely cooms and hills of Glenbeigh and across the bay to the north are the Slieve Mish and Dingle mountains. A truly magical location for a stunning golf course.

Dooks Golf Links is not as exposed as some Irish courses and features and amazing variety of gorse, heather and wild flowers, the “gentle” wind is never far away and the narrow genuine sandy fairways and well contoured greens offer you a real taste of traditional golf at its very best.

Signature Hole: The 18th Par 4. An awesome par 4 into the prevailing wind. Drive over the hill towards the chimneys in the distance. From the top of the hill admire the vista while you prepare to hit a full shot to the green. For shorter drives lay up short of the dunes and chip close.

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Putting Green, Caddies, Buggies, Trolleys, Club Hire, Pro shop

Course Information 18 holes, Par 71 • 6586 • 6327 • 5979 • 5379 (72) H ole

Par

• YDS

H ole

Par

• YDS

1

4

373

10

5

529

2

4

311

11

3

167

3

4

359

12

4

354

4

3

167

13

3

156

5

4

438

14

4

392

6

5

470

15

4

329

7

4

452

16

4

357

8

3

170

17

4

392

9

5

493

18

4

418

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Edmondstown Golf Club Edmondstown Road, Rathfarnham Dublin 16 Telephone: 00 353-1-493-1082 info@edmondstowngolfclub.ie www.edmondstowngolfclub.ie

How to Find

EdmonDstown

From the Airport merge onto M50 Southbound. At exit 12, take left slip road left to Knocklyon/Ballyboden/Firhouse.

Go straight through two roundabouts.

At 3rd roundabout take last exit onto Ballyboden Road. Keep straight onto R116 Edmondstown is on left hand side.

From Dublin/Christchurch Place N81.

Turn left to stay on N81/Nicholas Street.

Keep straight onto R114. Turn left onto Rathfarnham Road. Turn right onto R115/ Willbrook Road. At roundabout, take 2nd exit . Keep straight onto R116 Edmondstown is on left hand side.

Possessing a fair but testing reputation, Edmondstown Golf Club, in delightful environs in the foothills of the Dublin Mountains 7 miles to the south and west of the city centre, is a well maintained and manicured course in elevated deciduous parkland.

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Putting Green, Trolleys, Lessons, Pro shop

Course Information 18 holes, Par 71 • 6011 • 5841 • 5493 • 4955 (72) H ole

Par

• MTS

H ole

Par

• MTS

1

4

376

10

4

310

2

4

338

11

4

338

3

3

153

12

5

477

4

5

494

13

3

140

5

4

391

14

4

358

6

4

382

15

4

275

7

5

451

16

4

322

8

3

160

17

3

166

9

4

330

18

4

380

Major focal points of the course are the secluded 4th and 6th holes, which are isolated from the remainder of the course by a meandering stream, drawing the golfer into a difficult shot to the green; indeed the aforementioned 6th remains one of the best inland par fours in Ireland.

The Club plays host to many outings during

the year and can provide first class food and drink in a friendly atmosphere. It is this friendliness which members cherish among themselves and which ensures that visitors are made to feel welcome.

Signature Hole: Hole 6 - Par 4 - 382 Metres The elevated tee yields a beautiful view of this well protected green, surrounded by river (front), as well as bunkers and ponds.

But don’t spend too much time enjoying the scenery. Try to leave approach short of pin, as the green slopes strongly from back to front. Par is a good score, as danger lurks around every turn...

Green Fees Specials to 31st May 2011 Play Edmondstown for 35 euro midweek or 45 euro weekend.

Book now on www.edmondstowngolfclub.ie or Tel: 4931082 Corporate & Society Outings 2011 Contact Angela Sterling Finance & Marketing Manager angelasterling@edmondstowngolfclub.ie or Tel: 4931082 Membership – Closing date 30th June 2011 Applications to Selwyn Davies General Manager info@edmondstowngolfclub.ie or Tel: 4931082

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Enniscrone Golf Club Enniscrone Co. Sligo Telephone: 096 36297 enniscronegolf@eircom.net www.enniscronegolf.com

How to Find

Enniscrone

From Dublin take N4 for Sligo. Just before Sligo turn off at Colloney for Ballina. In the 40 minute journey from here you will pass through Dromore West before taking a right turn for Enniscrone. Enniscrone is 55km from Sligo Regional Airport.

From Knock Airport (56km), follow the signpost for Swinford. Travel through Swinford, Foxford and then Ballina.

Enniscrone is 13km from Ballina, off the R297 Enniscrone-Ballina road.

Facilities Enniscrone Golf Club is located in County Sligo in Northwest Ireland. Situated beside the picturesque seaside town of Enniscrone (also spelt as Inniscrone), the golf course affords panoramic views of Killala Bay, Bartra Island and sandy beaches with Nephin and the Ox Mountains forming the backdrop.

Founded in 1918, redesigned by Eddie Hackett in 1974 and by Donald Steel in 2001, this Irish championship course is one of Ireland’s finest authentic golf links. Apart from the championship links known as The Dunes, there is also the splendid 9 hole Scurmore course. After the adventures through The

Dunes or the Scurmore Course, the clubhouse is the ideal place to relax for refreshment and restore the energy levels. The recently refurbished Clubhouse and Restaurant offer a friendly and welcoming atmosphere with extensive views over the Course.

Signature Hole 16th - The Long Bank, Par 5 , 514 Yards A tough but straight forward par 5, where keeping the ball on the fairway a must.

The second shot should favour the right hand side to leave the best approach, as club selection can vary greatly to the green which is wide but very shallow.

18 Hole Championship Course, “Scurmore” 9 Hole Links Course, Bar, Restaurant, Putting Green, Practice Area, Chipping Area, Buggy and Trolley Hire, Caddies, Lessons, Pro shop, Free WiFi.

Course Information The Dunes: 18 holes, Par 73 • 7033 • 6814 • 6372 • 5634 H ole

Par

• YDS

H ole

Par

• YDS

1

4

373

10

4

359

2

5

526

11

3

170

3

3

165

12

4

345

4

5

523

13

4

338

5

4 450

14

5

542

6

4

424

15

4

421

7

5

524

16

5

514

8

3

170

17

3

149

9

4

382

18

4

439

Special Offer 3 rounds of golf €110 Overseas membership available for €300

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Fota Island Resort Fota Island Cork Telephone: 353 21 488 3700 reservations@fotaisland.ie www.fotaisland.ie

How to Find

Facilities Hotel, Spa, 3 Golf Courses, Bar, Restaurant, Putting Green, Driving Range, Golf Academy, Trolleys, Buggies, Lessons, Club Hire, Pro shop

Course Information The Deerpark Course 18 holes, Par 71 • 6927 • 6488 • 6100 • 5509 The Belvelly Course 18 holes, Par 72 • 7121 • 6746 • 6349 • 5772 The Barryscourt Course 18 holes, Par 73 • 7362 • 6958 • 6567 • 5861

Fota Island

From Cork Airport Take the E30 as far as the Cobh Exit, approximately nine miles (15 kilometres) east of Cork. Follow the R264 towards Cobh for approximately two miles (three kilometres).

Follow signs for Fota Island Golf Club and the resort is on the left.

Fota Island Golf Club is just a few minutes drive from Cork City’s international airport.

Located in the heart of a 780 acre estate which is included in “The Inventory of Outstanding Landscapes in Ireland”. The splendid woodlands are woven into three challenging championship courses which are very much in the traditional mode, featuring strategically placed bunkers and undulating putting surfaces.

The Deerpark Course at Fota Island Golf Club with its receptive greens and strategic bunkering impresses even the most experienced professionals. The Deerpark was proud to host the Irish Open in 2001 and 2002.

The Belvelly Course at Fota Island Resort, a Par 72 course stretching over 7121 yards from the championship tees, includes the new ninehole layout also developed by Jeff Howes.

The Barryscourt Course at Fota Island Resort, a Par 73 course, also incorporates the new nine-hole layout.

Signature Hole: Hole 10, Deerpark Course.

A lovely down hill par 5, needs a tee shot down the right side of the fairway to comfortably reach this green in 2. The second shot is very dangerous to the green, with water short right and over the back. A good risk reward hole.

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Galway Bay Golf Resort Oranmore, Co.Galway Telephone: 091 790711 info@galwaybaygolfresort.com www.galwaybaygolfresort.com

GALWAY BAY

How to Find

The Natural water hazard is the Atlantic Ocean; such is the dramatic backdrop to this Par 72 PGA Championship 18 hole golf course that is Galway Bay Golf Resort.

When designing the course, former Ryder Cup and World Cup golfer Christy O’Connor Jnr superbly blended the stunning backdrop of Galway Bay and the rugged curves of the Atlantic coastline with gentle undulating mounding along the fairways, water hazards, concealed bunkers and highly acclaimed putting surfaces. With variable wind speed and directions this Championship Galway golf course plays

differently each day posing a considerable challenge to even the lowest handicap golfers, yet it is a true and fair test of golf.

After your round you can savour the moment with fond memories in the clubhouse looking out on the spectacular course as it winds its way along the shoreline of Galway Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.

Signature Hole: Hole 14. The par 5 14th is the signature hole playing 555 yards from the tips.

The risk and reward left to right dog leg layout allows those who are able to cut the corner out over the bay to easily reach the green in two.

Open Weeks April 29 - May 8 June 3 - June 11 July 16 - July 23

€25 (Book Online)

From Dublin: Follow M6 toward Gaillimh/Galway/B. átha Luain/ Athlone - Partial toll road Take the exit for Limerick/Sligo N18. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto N18 towards Limerick/Oranmore At the roundabout, take the 1st exit and stay on N18 heading to áth Cliath/Dublin/Luimneach/Limerick/ Droichead an Cláirín/Clarinbridge.

At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit toward Limerick/Clarinbridge. Travel 1km and take right turn towards Oranmore village (Lidls on corner).

Bear left onto Maree Rd and follow signs for Golf Club and Renville Park.

Golf Club will be 3km on the right.

Facilities Putting Green, Trolleys, Buggies, Golf Academy, Lessons, Club Hire, Pro shop

Course Information 18 holes, Par 72 • 7308 • 6797 • 6453 • 5605 (74) H ole

Par

• YDS

H ole

Par

• YDS

1

5

535

10

4

395

2

4

392

11

4

404

3

4

402

12

4

431

4

3

166

13

3

174

5

4 418

14

5

521

6

5

476

15

3

186

7

3

140

16

5

538

8

4 418

17

4

383

9

4

18

4

418

400

Golf Society Rate

€45

for two rounds Terms & conditions apply

“The natural water hazard is the Atlantic Ocean” Christy O’Connor Jnr, Former Ryder Cup Player, World Cup Player & architect of Galway Bay Golf Resort

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Hollywood Lakes Golf Club Ballyboughal Co. Dublin Telephone: 353 1 8433406 Email enquiries via website www.hollywoodlakesgolfclub.com

Hollywood Lakes

How to Find From M50: Take M1 exit off M50, take Donabate turn off, go around roundabouts heading for Skerries. Take the N1 north to Blakes Cross (approx 3 miles). Take the first left after Blakes Cross into Ballyboughal village and then right. Continue for 2 miles until you see the gates of the club on your right-hand side. Hollywood lakes Golf Club is halfway between the villages of Naul and Ballyboughal on the R108.

We are only 5 minutes off the M1 and only 15 minutes from Dublin Airport.

Drogheda 15 mins, Duleek 10 mins.

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Putting Green, Trolleys, Buggies, Golf Academy with Pitching Area, Lessons, Club Hire, Pro shop

Course Information 18 holes, Par 72 • 6707 • 6391 • 6100 • 5574 H ole

Par

• YDS

H ole

Par

• YDS

1

4

329

10

4

376

2

4 404

11

3

167

3

4

372

12

4

350

4

3

129

13

4

350

5

5

470

14

5

583

6

3

168

15

5

505

7

4

383

16

4

407

8

4

374

17

3

176

9

5

472

18

4

376

Hollywood Lakes Golf Club is located on the outskirts of Ballyboughal village, in North County Dublin. It lies within a 20 minute drive from Dublin Airport. Consequently, it is ideally located for golfers travelling from abroad.

Combine this element of the design with a multitude of trees and it is easy to see where the challenge emanates from. A full bar and catering service is available in the friendly atmosphere of the clubhouse.

Designed by Mel Flanagan, who made major improvements during 2002, this 18-hole parkland golf course measures 6707 yards from the championship tees including a 641 yard par 5 and comprises a par of 72.

This course is truly a test for every category of golfer. Currently there are 11 lakes and water features that sees water impact on 9 out of the 18 holes.

Our signature hole in most members’ eyes would be our 8th. Measuring just 379 yards it is a dog leg left and its degree of difficulty has increased since the introduction of a new bunker to the left of the green just in front of the water. A three wood off the tee leaves a mid-iron to a green which slopes from back to front and no matter where you are on the green you will have a very slick putt.

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Killarney Golf & Fishing Club Killarney Co. Kerry Telephone: 353 (0) 64 66 31034 reservations@killarney-golf.com www.killarney-golf.com

How to Find

Killarney

On leaving Cork Airport: Follow the signs Cork N27. Drive down hill towards the city until Junction with N25 (South Ring).

Take the slip road before the Roundabout signposted Killarney, West Cork. Continue on this road (N22), bypassing Ballincollig.

On arrival in Killarney, at the roundabout, take the 2nd exit towards Tralee and Limerick. At the roundabout, drive straight through (signpost for Killorglin) and right again at the next roundabout, still heading for Killorglin. The Club is approx 1km on this road and the entrance is on the left.

The Golf & Fishing Club Killarney Golf & Fishing Club has a spectacular lakeside location next to the National Park approximately 3 km from Killarney town centre on the Killorglin - Ring of Kerry Road.

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club is one of the oldest, well established and internationally recognised Clubs in Ireland. It has a membership of over 1,700 members from all over the world and the Club’s location is one of the most enviable in the World.

With 3 Championship courses the Killarney Golf & Fishing Club can offer 3 totally unique options and challenges to the golfer.

The Killeen course is very much the flagship course at the club. The Killarney lakes and high mountain range provide an imposing backdrop to this Championship course. Reopened in June 2006 the course is slightly longer with faster greens that have been brought closer to the water hazards around the course. At 6564 metres it will challenge long hitters with accuracy being vital as there is water on virtually every hole. Nick Faldo on winning The Irish Open in 1991 was one of only three players to finish under par. The challenging golf is matched by the spectacular views with the 10th being a firm favourite where you are playing virtually onto the lake.

Killeen 18 Holes, Par 72 • 6566 • 6047 • 5608 • 5041 H ole

Par

• MTS

H ole

Par

• MTS

1

4 420

10

4

384

2

5

536

11

3

185

3

3

186

12

4

462

4

5 504

13

4

345

5

3

182

14

3

159

6

4

450

15

5

474

7

4

409

16

4

448

8

4

351

17

4

372

9

4

391

18

4

371

Visit our website www.killarney-golf.com for the latest offers

“Only I have made golf courses in England, Scotland and almost every country in Europe, but Killarney is Queen of them All” Hamilton White

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Mahony’s Point

H ole

Par

• MTS

H ole

Par

• MTS

1

4 420

10

4

384

2

5

536

11

3

185

3

3

186

12

4

462

4

5 504

13

4

345

5

3

182

14

3

159

6

4

450

15

5

474

7

4

409

16

4

448

8

4

351

17

4

372

9

4

391

18

4

371

Mahony’s Point, the shortest of the three courses has 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.

Lackabane 18 Holes, Par 72 • 6410 • 6011 • 5582 • 5117 H ole

Par

Killarney

18 Holes, Par 72 • 6164 • 5826 • 5499 • 4932

• MTS

H ole

Par

• MTS

1

4 420

10

4

384

2

5

536

11

3

185

3

3

186

12

4

462

4

5 504

13

4

345

5

3

182

14

3

159

6

4

450

15

5

474

7

4

409

16

4

448

8

4

351

17

4

372

9

4

391

18

4

371

Lackabane is the newest of the three courses at the Killarney Golf & Fishing Club. This Parkland course opened officially for play

in 2000. Lakes and streams are a feature throughout the length and breadth of the course, adding beauty and danger in equal measure. At 6410 metres off the very back tees the long game will be tested to the full, as competitors in the 2002 Ladies Irish Open and the European Ryder Cup Challenge Tour participants experienced in 2005.

Signature Hole: Mahony’s Point the shortest of the three courses at 6,800 yards is a lakeside course with spectacular views including the famous, breathtaking 18th described by Gene Sarazen as “one of the most memorable holes in the world”.

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“Only a man devoid of SOUL could not rapture in the splendour and tranquillity of Killarney golf club” Henry Longhurst

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Killeen Castle Dunsany Co. Meath Telephone: 353 (0) 1 6893000 info@killeencastle.com www.killeencastle.com

How to Find

Killeen Castle

From M50.

Leave the M50 at junction 6 signposted Cavan and head North on M3. Proceed through Toll Plaza, and exit M3 Motorway at Junction 6 (Dunshaughlin, Trim(R154), Â Kilcock(R125) ). After exiting M3, turn right for Dunshaughlin. At Roundabout, take 1st exit towards Dunsany, and follow signs for Killeen Castle. Proceed for approximately 2 miles until you reach another roundabout, take first exit and main entrance to Killeen Castle is on the right hand side.

Killeen Castle is a unique development set in the historic grounds of one of Ireland’s oldest and finest 12th century Norman castles. The spectacular 600 acre estate is home to a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course; Europe’s only Dave Pelz Scoring Game School and will be complemented by a luxury hotel and spa in the near future. The lakes at Killeen Castle have been fully stocked and are teeming with fish while the idyllic rural demesne boasts a vast wealth of flora and fauna.

Located near the picturesque village of Dunsany, just north of Dunshaughlin and overlooked by the ancient Hill of Tara, Killeen

Castle offers all the joys of true country living with easy access to the city, being only twenty five minutes from both Dublin City Centre and International Airport.

The magnificent Jack Nicklaus Signature Course has had continuous hands-on involvement throughout its design and construction from one of the greatest golfers ever to play the game. Playing 7,700 yards long but spaciously rambling over 350 acres among superb natural woodlands, Jack has created a course to provide the sternest of championship challenges while still remaining accessible to the average golfer.

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Hotel, Fishing, Putting Green, Trolleys, Buggies, Caddies, Club Hire, Dave Pelz Golf School, Pro shop

Course Information 18 holes, Par 72 • 7677 • 7142 • 6535 • 6118 • 5392 H ole

Par

• YDS

H ole

Par

• YDS

1

4 402

10

4

403

2

5

532

11

4

410

3

4

321

12

5

463

4

4

368

13

4

386

5

4

413

14

3

180

6

3

163

15

5

500

7

5

460

16

3

182

8

3

181

17

4

375

9

4

415

18

4

381

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Monkstown Golf Club Parkgarriff, Monkstown Co. Cork Telephone: 021 4841376 office@monkstowngolfclub.com www.monkstowngolfclub.com

How to Find

Bar, Restaurant, Putting Green, Trolleys, Lessons, Club Hire, Pro shop

Course Information 18 holes, Par 70 • 5663 • 5370 H ole

Par

• MTS

H ole

Par

• MTS

1

3

181

10

4

315

2

4

344

11

4

344

3

5

513

12

4

299

4

4

230

13

3

159

5

4

316

14

4

377

6

3

166

15

5

470

7

4

284

16

3

172

8

4

361

17

4

399

9

4

360

18

4

373

Monkstown Golf Club rejoices in its distinguished history and its unique setting overlooking Cork’s glorious harbour.

The antiquity of the site is evoked by the ruins of the old castle which provided the members with a distinctive club-house before the ravages of time turned the grand old building into an un-inhabitable place.

Signature Hole 16th hole, Par 3, 172 metres. Stunning shot over water to a back drop of mature trees

The shell that remains is a poignant reminder of past glories and of the once-proud building that enhanced such a glorious and significant site when it was built in 1636.

It is fitting that its outline should form the crest of a club that was founded in 1908.

Keen rate offered to Societies of €35.00 per head

www.monkstowngolfclub.com

Facilities

Monkstown

From the M8, continue onto the N8.

At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto N25 heading to N22/N27/ N28/N71. Exit onto N28 toward Rinn an Scidígh/Ringaskiddy/ Carraig Leighin/Carrigaline/Baile an Roistigh/Rochestown. Turn left at Raffeen Village/R610. Take the 3rd left onto Castle Farm

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Mount Juliet Golf Club Thomastown Co. Kilkenny Telephone: +353 (0) 56 777 3010 info@mountjuliet.ie www.mountjuliet.ie

How to Find

Mount Juliet

M7 from Dublin, then M9 towards Waterford; arrive at club by taking Exit 9 from Motorway, following signposts at Stoneyford on the N10.

From Cork/Limerick/Kerry via Clonmel N24/N26

Facilities

Mount Juliet Golf Course opened in 1991 with a match featuring golfing legends Christy O’Connor Snr. and Jack Nicklaus. The beautiful and challenging Mount Juliet golf course has established itself as a premier golfing venue for Top Professionals and leisure golfers worldwide. Chosen as the first and only Jack Nicklaus signature golf course in Ireland, the “Golden Bear” was meticulous and pain-staking in his design and overseeing of the construction of his great creation.

In preparation for the WGC - American Express Golf Championship that was held here in September 2002 and again in 2004,

the Jack Nicklaus design team instigated some extensions and new features to the course, showing Mount Juliet’s continued pursuit of golfing excellence.

Signature Holes: Feature holes on Mount Juliet Golf Course include the stunning 3rd hole, a par 3 from an elevated tee to a green guarded by a natural stream and lake... one that golfers always remember. Also the par 5, 10th hole with its copse of trees which tests the golfers strategy.

The final hole, a long par 4 with water all down the left and a narrow approach to the green has decided many a tournament result.

Hotel, Spa, Leisure Centre , Equestrian Centre, Outdoor activities including Fishing , Clay Shooting & Archery.

Club House & Hotel Bar, Choice of Restaurants, Children’s Games Room, 10th Tee Catering, Par 53 Academy Course, 3 Hole Academy Course, Covered Driving Range, 18 Hole Putting Green, Trolleys, Buggies, Lessons, Club Hire, Pro shop

Course Information 18 holes, Par 72 • 7264 • 6926 • 6554 • 6286 • 5554 (73) H ole

Par

• YDS

H ole

Par

• YDS

1

4

345

10

5

553

2

4

419

11

3

152

3

3

174

12

4

411

4

4

387

13

4

411

5

5 540

14

3

176

6

3

202

15

4

352

7

4

419

16

4

433

8

5

575

17

5

516

9

4

387

18

4

474

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Nuremore Hotel & Country Club, Carrickmacross, County Monaghan Telephone: +353 (0)429 661 438 info@nuremore.com www.nuremore.com

How to Find

Nuremore

Starting out in Dublin, follow signs for Belfast or Airport onto the M1. Continue to follow Belfast signs. Go through the Toll Plaza. At Exit for the N33 - Leave the motorway, signposted Ardee, Derry.

At 1st and 2nd roundabout on the outskirts of Ardee follow the directions for N2 Road, Derry / Carrickmacross.

Approx 15 km from Ardee you will approach the Carrickmacross bypass. Take 1st left, signposted for the Nuremore Hotel & Country Club. After 4km you will see a sign for the hotel on the right hand side; turn right.

Originally established in 1991, the 18Hole 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.

relax and enjoy an excellent drink or meal after an invigorating round, the Nuremore Club House is the perfect ‘nineteenth hole’.

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 range of special packages will cater for your every need.

Hole 1, Par 4, 374 Metres. The first hole is a spectacular 374 yard Par 4. Hitting the long fairway leads to a short iron to the green

Whether you want golf lessons to improve your game, the latest clubs and equipment from our Pro Shop, or simply somewhere to

Signature Holes:

Hole 17, Par 4, 294 Metres. The signature hole is undoubtedly the 294 mts. 17th played from an elevated tee with spectacular views of the rolling countryside and lakes for which this part of the country is renowned.

Special Midweek Offers 1 nights bed and breakfast, one dinner and one golf €110 per person sharing 2 nights bed and breakfast one dinner and two golf €170 per person sharing Midweek Individual Green Fees 2 for the price of 1.

Offer valid from Monday to Friday until May 2011.

Quote Irish Golf Guide. Subject to availability Must be booked in advance Phone 042 9661438.or email info@nuremore.com

Facilities Hotel, Spa, Bar, Conference Facilities, Restaurant, Putting Green, Club Hire, Trolley Hire, Buggy Hire, Lessons, Pro shop

Course Information 18 holes, Par 71 • 6131 • 5835 • 5613 • 4853 H ole

Par

• YDS

H ole

Par

• YDS

1

4

374

10

4

308

2

5

443

11

3

157

3

4

370

12

4

365

4

3

151

13

4

351

5

4

369

14

5

513

6

3

169

15

5

493

7

4

330

16

3

124

8

4

328

17

4

294

9

4

334

18

4

397

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Palmerstown House Johnstown, County Kildare

Palmerstown House

Telephone: +353 (0) 45 906 901 info@palmerstownhouse.com www.palmerstownhouse.com

How to Find Directions from Dublin’s City Centre: Palmerstown House is approximately a 30 minute drive from Dublin’s city centre. Follow the signs for the M50, once on the M50 take the exit for the N7 (the Naas Road) and travel towards Naas. Once on the N7 take the junction 8 exit signposted for Johnstown/ Kill, take the 4th exit marked Sallins, at the next roundabout take the 2nd exit marked Sallins, the gate of Estate entrance is 400 yards from the exit on the right.

Facilities Hotel, Lodges, Bars, Restaurants, Function Rooms, Conference Facilities, Driving Range, Putting Greens, Chipping Green, Trolleys, Lessons, Clinics, Club Hire, Pro shop Course Information 18 holes, Par 72 • 7419 • 6556 • 6468 • 5610 H ole

Par

• YDS

H ole

Par

• YDS

1

4 422

10

3

178

2

4 408

11

4

447

3

3

198

12

3

183

4

4 428

13

4

477

5

4

465

14

5

588

6

5

565

15

4

409

7

4

427

16

5

560

8

3

205

17

4

431

9

5

580

18

4

448

This extraordinary golfing retreat is located in the seclusion and beauty of a once world famous stud farm. However it is not only the tranquillity that makes it such a special setting; the golf course is set amidst a myriad of stunning mature trees, impressive bunkering and exquisite use of water. Palmerstown House truly is a golfer’s paradise.

The Palmerstown House Estate is comprised of 800 acres of magnificent countryside that has been nurtured for generations to create a setting of splendid undulating meadows that are broken by forests of wonderful woodlands, sparkling lakes and

sinuous streams. Course designer Christy O’Connor Junior weaves the golfing tapestry effortlessly without disturbing any of this great estates magnificent character and charm.

Christy O’Connor Junior singles out the 7th hole as one of his favourites. To ensure that the golfer is not faced with a blind second shot it is necessary to try and reach the corner of the dogleg with the tee shot. The golfer is then left with a short approach into a small contoured green. He calls this green ‘his fun green’ and with three different levels and a myriad of slopes and contours it is crucial for the golfer to land their approach shot as close to the pin as possible.

Open Days starting soon

Monday Open Singles - €60 Includes grill

Tuesday Open Seniors - €45 Includes soup & sambo

Wednesday Open Ladies - €55 Includes lunch & glass of wine

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Powerscourt Golf Club Powerscourt Estate, Enniskerry, Bray Co Wicklow Telephone: 01 204 6033 Email enquiries via website www.powerscourt.ie

How to Find

Powerscourt

Direction from Dublin City Centre/M50.

Take the N11 southbound (Wexford).

At approx. 19km , take the exit for Bray south, Enniskerry, Powerscourt Golf Club. Turn left at roundabout, over flyover and rejoin N11 heading north. Take first left for Enniskerry Village, Powerscourt Golf Club.

Continue along road to Enniskerry Village. Take the road to the left of the clock tower, in the village square, continue up steep hill for 600m.

Welcome to Powerscourt Golf Club. Home of the Championship East & West courses. Both courses are currently rated among Irelands Top 20 Parkland venues and are a must for the discerning golfers calender. Powerscourt estate has been owned by the Slazenger family since 1961. It is renowned for its magnificent gardens and the highest waterfall in Ireland. In the early 90’s an 18 hole championship course within the 1000 acre estate was conceived.

East Course: Following the contours of this mature and historic landscape, the talented golfer and successful Walker cup captain Peter McEvoy designed a testing and

rewarding challenge for all levels of golfers.

West Course: This new course was designed by David Mclay Kidd whose portfolio includes the acclaimed Bandon Dunes in Oregan. Like the East the West offers a variety of challenging holes presenting a fresh perspective on the stunning scenery of the Powerscourt Estate The Clubhouse as it appears today had a facelift in 2003 to accompany the opening of the West course. The Members Bar, Visitors Bar or Corporate area all have views of the golf courses and are the ideal location to relax and enjoy a meal after play.

Powerscourt entrance is on the right hand side opposite church entrance. The Golf Club is the first turn on the right hand side approximately 400m into the Estate.

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Conference Room, Driving Range, Short Game Practice Area, Putting Green, Trolleys, Lessons, Club Hire, Pro shop

Course Information East Course 18 holes, Par 72 • 6441 • 5946 • 5292 • 5433 (Yards) West Course 18 holes, Par 72 • 6352 • 5955 • 5507 • 5243 (Yards)

Societies/Groups 2011 April - October Groups of 12 or more

Thursday to Saturday - €65 per person

Sunday to Wednesday - €60 per person (1 in 8 Go Free) Sat/Sun from 1pm - €55 per person

Thurs/Fri before 11am - €55 per person

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Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Resort Downings, Co Donegal Telephone: +353 (0)74 91 55000 Email enquiries via website www.rosapenna.ie

How to Find

Facilities Hotel, Spa, Bars, Restaurants, 6 Covered Bay, Golf Clinics, Putting Greens, Practice Area, Trolleys, Buggies, Custom Fitting, Pro shop

Rosapenna

23 miles north west of Letterkenny on the R245. Take the first right after Carrigart, situated on left, one and a half miles miles from Carrigart on Downings road

The Old Tom Morris Links has been attracting golfers for over a century and now, with the addition of the magnificent Sandy Hills Links, Rosapenna is set to become one of the top links destinations in the world. Both links courses provide a true seaside challenge for all levels of players.

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. 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.

Play a piece of history created by the father of modern golf. As with most good links courses, the Old Tom Morris Links takes advantage of natural terrain to provide a classic links golf challenge. Destined to become a classic, designed by links master Pat Ruddy, Sandy Hills Links is in many ways the ideal modern

Signature Hole: 6th on the Sandy Hills Links.

Blind drive over the crest of a huge sand dune, when you reach the top of the hill there is a panoramic view of Sheephaven Bay. The second shot plays down hill to a small green guarded by a pot bunker with Muckish Mountain and Ards Forest provided a beautiful backdrop.

Course Information Sandy Hill Links 18 holes, Par 71 • 7177 • 6383• 5787 • 4868 Old Tom Morris Links 18 holes, Par 71 • 6901 • 6283 • 5304 (72)

2011 Green Fees Full Rate €70 on either course 2011 Web Rates - Save €20 Only €50 per player when booking online Dawn/Dusk Rate available Before 9am or after 3.30pm Only €40 per player when booking online OPEN WEEK 5th - 14th August

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Seapoint Golf Club Termonfeckin, Drogheda, Co Louth Telephone: +353 41 982 2333 golflinks@seapoint.ie www.seapointgolflinks.com

How to Find

SeaPoint

From Dublin: Get onto the M1 heading North and continue through the Toll Plaza and across the Boyne Suspension Bridge.

Take the Drogheda North Exit. Then take the right hand exit (Monasterboice) from the first roundabout. Go straight at next roundabout. At the 3rd roundabout take the first left for the Monasterboice exit.

Continue on this road and follow the signs to Termonfeckin. When you arrive in Termonfeckin you will be opposite a church. Turn left and cross a hump back bridge. Take the next right which will be signposted for Seapoint Golf Club which is 1 mile further on the right hand side.

The challenge at Seapoint begins from the first tee embarking onto a testing 7,150 yard Par 72 course set on 260 acres of magnificent links land. There is an abundance of natural vegetation and wonderful dunes awaiting any errant shot. Every club in the bag is required to play this championship course.

Progress through a front nine with a slightly heath land feel with an abundance of gorse and mature tress lining the boundary of the course. Water comes into play on 5 of the holes. The back nine drift close to the sea and are characterised by uneven fairways, thick rough and deep bunkers, requiring

accuracy both off the tee and into the greens.

Continuing home to the clubhouse presents little time to relax with the last three holes weaving through dunes and distracting the golfer with panoramic views and a strong sea breeze - pure links enjoyment.

Signature Hole: Hole 11, Par 4.

Placement off the tee is key at this hole, find the left hand side of the fairway just short of the bunker and you are in prime position. Be careful with the second shot as it is uphill and players tend to come up short. This is a beautiful par 4 and you will travel a long way to find one better.

7 day membership available for €1,500 pa.

Share membership €5,000

“A fantastic course, great variety of holes, superb greens, a true test of golf” Darren Clarke, 2009 Host Venue Irish PGA Championship 2010

Rated in the Top 30 Courses by Golf Digest

Special Rates available for Golf Societies.

Free two ball offered to each society on quoting The Irish Golf Guide when booking Visitors and green fees welcome Book online at www.seapointgolflinks.com

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Conference Room, Driving Range, Short Game Practice Area, Putting Green, Buggies. Trolleys, Lessons, Club Hire, Pro shop

Course Information 18 holes, Par 72 • 6473 • 6142 • 5125 H ole

Par

• MTS

H ole

Par

• MTS

1

4

329

10

5

466

2

3

134

11

4

344

3

4

340

12

4

392

4

4

388

13

4

370

5

4

353

14

4

384

6

5

469

15

3

138

7

4

384

16

4

338

8

5

494

17

3

156

9

3

169

18

5

496

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Slieve Russell Hotel Golf & Country Club Ballyconnell Co. Cavan Telephone: +353 49 952 6444 slieve-golfclub@quinn-hotels.com www.slieverussell.ie

How to Find

Slieve Russell

From Dublin: Follow the M3 Motorway, leading to the N3 through Virginia and towards Cavan. At the roundabout just outside Cavan town, take the N3 signposted for Enniskillen and at the roundabout after Belturbet take the first exit (N87) for Ballyconnell town. The Slieve Russell Hotel Golf & Country Club is situated approximately 5 miles from Belturbet on the left hand side (before you reach the town of Ballyconnell).

Facilities 222 bedroom 4 Star Hotel, Spa, Leisure Centre, Conference Facilities, Bar, 3 Restaurants, 9 Hole Par 3 Academy Course, Putting Green, Trolleys, Buggies, Golf Lessons, 5 Bay Floodlit Driving Range, Practice Area, Club Hire, Pro shop Course Information 18 holes, Par 72 • 7001 • 6530 • 6071 • 5533 H ole

Par

• YDS

H ole

Par

• YDS

1

4

399

10

4

393

2

4

407

11

4

393

3

4

371

12

4

422

4

3

159

13

4

422

5

4 412

14

4

356

6

5

491

15

4

426

7

3

196

16

3

165

8

4

338

17

4

369

9

5

509

18

5

519

Forming part of a magnificent 300 acre estate, including 50 acres of lakes, our highly acclaimed 18-hole championship course is sensitively wrapped around the lakes and the drumlins of the County Cavan landscape.

The course presents a wonderful challenge and the devilishly tricky greens present a searching examination of accurate approach play, which adds to the enjoyment factor.

The Slieve Russell Hotel Golf & Country Club has hosted some major European Challenge Tour and Irish PGA Tournaments. These include, the Buzz.com North West of Ireland Open, the Irish PGA Championship and also the Quinn Insurance PGA Charity Pro-Am, which has been held since 1997 and has now become an annual event and boasts the highest prize fund for Irish PGA Professionals.

Not surprisingly the complex has always proved very popular with visiting golf groups from all over Ireland, the UK and Europe and many return on a regular basis to sample our renowned hospitality.

Whilst every hole on the golf course is a challenge, the par 5 13th is the signature hole with its fairway hugging the shores of one of the course’s natural lakes offering a risk/reward opportunity on every shot.

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St. Anne’s Golf Club, Bull Island Nature Reserve, Dollymount, Dublin 5 Telephone: +353 (0)1 833 6471 info@stanneslinksgolf.com www.stanneslinksgolf.com

How to Find

St. Anne’s

From the M50: Continue to the very end of the M50, following signs for Malahide. You are now on the N32.

Go straight through the traffic lights at Clare Hall. Keep straight, passing through one small roundabout. At next roundabout, take the 3rd exit in the direction of Donaghmede. Turn right at the T-Junction and take the 1st left onto Raheny Road. Go straight at traffic lights and turn left at T-Junction onto Watermill Road. Keep straight at traffic lights that bring you onto the Causeway Road. The entrance to St. Anne’s is on the left hand side.

St. Anne’s Golf Club is an impressive links with a par of 71. 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, and St. Anne’s are proud to be one of this exclusive ’club’.

with a new state-of-the-art clubhouse and significant development to the course itself.

This 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.

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,

Hole 7, “Brent”, Par 4, 472 yards (Blue Tee).

The seventh hole is surely one of the strongest Par 4’s in North County Dublin. This long demanding hole requires an accurate drive to the right hand side of the fairway in order to set up a shot to the semi blind green. To play this hole in par is a delight whatever your handicap.

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Putting Green, Chipping Green, Warmup Full Shot Area, Links-land Practice Area, Trolleys, Buggies, Lessons, Club Hire, Club Repair Service, Pro shop Course Information 18 holes, Par 71 • 6717 • 6534 • 6264 • 5755 (72) H ole

Par

• YDS

H ole

Par

• YDS

1

5

519

10

3

158

2

4

360

11

5

523

3

3

177

12

4

432

4

4 401

13

5

480

5

4

384

14

4

388

6

3

159

15

4

378

7

4

475

16

4

363

8

4

381

17

3

178

9

4

378

18

4

400

Green fee rates: 40 euros Monday – Friday inclusive. 50 euros on Saturday

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The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort Killenard County Laois Telephone: 00 353 (0) 5786 45500 Email enquiries via website www.theheritage.com

How to Find

The Heritage

From Dublin Airport - 60 Minutes - Follow signs southbound for the M50. Go through westlink toll bridge and take exit 9 heading southbound on the M7/N7 signpost for Cork.

Continue on the M7/N7 and take exit for Monasterevin. Pass through Monasterevin village and travel for 3 KM and take right turn at Bolands Pub. Killenard village is located just 3 Km from this junction.

Facilities Hotel, Spa, Bar, Restaurant, Conference Rooms, 10 Bay Floodlit Driving Range, Pitching Green and Bunker Practice Area, Indoor Putting Green, Golf School, Trolleys, Lessons, Club Hire, Pro shop

Course Information 18 holes, Par 72 • 7319 • 6889 • 6516 • 5747 H ole

Par

• YDS

H ole

Par

• YDS

1

4

386

10

5

502

2

5

543

11

4

305

3

4

410

12

4

468

4

3

191

13

4

449

5

4

430

14

5

532

6

4

434

15

3

164

7

3

179

16

4

379

8

5

498

17

3

202

9

4

394

18

4

423

The Heritage is a par 72 Championship golf course set in the beautiful rolling countryside of Co. Laois with the Slieve Bloom Mountains as a backdrop. Designed by Seve Ballesteros and Jeff Howes, this championship course provides the most enjoyable experience for golfers of all standards in Ireland.

Five lakes and a stream meander through the course and brings water into play on 10 holes. 98 beautifully shaped bunkers and 7,000 trees adorn the landscape, which is very gently undulating without any climbing involved. A variety of tees allow the course to be played from 5,747 to 7,319 yards.

Visit our website at www.theheritage.com for the latest offers

Signature Holes: Hole 4, Par 3, 214 yards (Blue tee) Signature hole 214 yard par 3 from the Championship tee. Green protected on left with large bunker complex, and a large lake to the right and behind. Prevailing wind tends to push tee shot towards lake on right.

Hole 18, Par 4, 447 yards (Blue tee) A demanding tee shot with lake on left side of fairway. A slight draw here off the tee sets you up for an approach shot to a green, tucked up against the lake with heavy bunkering on the right. A very intimidating finishing hole!

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The Kildare Hotel, Spa & Country Club Straffan Co. Kildare Telephone: +353 (0)1 6017 200 resortsales@kclub.ie www.kclub.ie

The K Club

How to Find

Designed by Arnold Palmer, The Palmer Ryder Cup Course and The Palmer Smurfit Course are considered two of Europe’s finest Championship Courses. Golf Holidays in Ireland are not complete without a visit to The K Club, lets face it where else can you play The Ryder Cup and European Open Golf Courses at one venue? A unique statement of fact!

The Palmer Ryder Cup Course is, quite simply, one of Europe’s most spectacular courses.

Regularly ranked in the top 3 parkland golf courses in Ireland, this 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 and 11 European Opens testify the importance of The Palmer Ryder Cup Course to European Golf.

The best way to describe The Palmer Smurfit Course at The K Club is that of an inland links.

However, its true attributes do not stop there.

The Course has many dramatic landscapes with dune type mounding throughout, assisting in making this a true Championship Golf Course with many vantage points for spectators to view the Golf Professional at work. In essence the Course is entirely different from The Palmer Ryder Cup Course located just across the River Liffey.

Directions to The Kildare Hotel & Country Club From Dublin Airport.

Take the M1 from the Airport and follow the signs for the M50 to the Westlink Toll Bridge. Immediately after coming off toll bridge, exit at junction 7 and head right to N4– Galway/Sligo & The West. Continue on this road on to the M4 Motorway. Exit Motorway at Naas/Maynooth signpost and a junction take left for Naas. Continue for approximately 5 miles/8km – cross Clane Road and follow sign for Straffan Past Barberstown Castle and into Straffan Village – continue through village – entrance to Hotel ½ mile/800 m on right hand side.

Facilities Hotel, Spa, Bars, Restaurants, Michael Dixon Golf School, Putting Greens, Practice Area, Trolleys, Buggies, Pro shop

Course Information The Palmer Ryder Cup Course 18 holes, Par 72 • 7350 • 6815 • 6240 • 5131 The Palmer Smurfit Course 18 holes, Par 71 • 7277 • 65682434 • 6244 • 5433

Visit our website at www.kclub.ie for the latest offers

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Tramore Golf Club Newtown Hill, Tramore Co. Waterford Telephone: +353 (0)51 386170 info@tramoregolfclub.com www.tramoregolfclub.com

How to Find

Tramore

Coming from Waterford: turn right at the second roundabout. Proceed up the hill straight through the next two roundabouts on to the Ring road. The Golf Club is about a mile along the road on the right.

Coming from the Cork road: turn right at the first roundabout. You are now on the Ring road. Coming from the Dungarvan Coast road turn left at the first roundabout.

The Club is 50 meters on your left.

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Snooker Room, Putting Green, Practice Area, Trolleys, Buggies, Lessons, Club Hire, Pro shop

Course Information 18 holes, Par 72 • 6055 • 5918 • 5777 • H ole

Par

• MTS

H ole

Par

• MTS

1

4

353

10

3

180

2

5 445

11

4

347

3

3

146

12

4

306

4

4

340

13

4

325

5

4

304

14

4

393

6

3

152

15

3

108

7

4

385

16

5

455

8

4

375

17

4

316

9

5

460

18

5

433

The Old Course, “Championship golf at it’s finest”. It is widely accepted that in 1938 when Captain H.C.C. Tippet laid out Tramore Golf Course something special was created.

Visitors over years have spoken fondly of their favourite holes and when Henry Cotton played Harry Bradshaw here in 1937 he described the Par 4, 17th hole as “one of the finest golf holes he had played”.

That’s why in 2006 when course designer Jeff Howes was awarded the contract to remodel the original 18 holes it was on the strict understanding that he could only enhance what was already there. Those who are familiar with

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the old course marvel at the result and all are in agreement that Jeff Howes excelled at his task.

Although the Newtown 9 Hole Course is a relatively new addition at Tramore, early comments are very favorable and a round of golf on it is “Highly Recommended” Signature Holes At 344 meters the Par 4, 17th requires a good drive up the right hand side as access to the green is restricted by tall trees on the left. The elevated green is protected by a bunker at the front and trees at the rear calling for a high degree of accuracy with your second shot.

Hosts to the Irish Youth Championship in June 2011 and the Ladies Senior Home Internationals in September 2011.

GOLF CLUB

Tuesday 4 Ball €25 p.p.

Including Grill. Visitors fourball (minimum 4 players).

Friday Open Singles €25 p.p.

Including Grill. Open Singles Competition.

Groups and Societies: If you contact us with your requirements we can put together a very good deal for golf, golf and food, or golf, food and accommodation if required.

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Waterville Golf Links Waterville Co. Kerry Telephone: +353 66 947 4102 wvgolf@iol.ie www.watervillegolflinks.ie

How to Find

Waterville

From Shannon Airport: Depart along the N19 and follow signs to N18 (North) & Limerick. At Limerick follow signs for N20. Keep on N20 until you come to N21 signposted for Tralee. Take 2nd exit for Adare, and follow signs for Killarney/N21.

Go through Abbeyfeale, past Kerry County Airport (on left). At junction with N22, turn left and at crossroads for Farranfore, turn right on the R561 signposted Killorglin. Follow signs for Glenbeigh and then Cahirsiveen, follow signs for N70/Waterville. Turn right signposted Ring of Kerry and continue until you see a sign for Waterville Golf Links.

Golf at Waterville is a mystical experience – the beauty of classic links land, surrounded by the sea, yet forever challenged and shaped by the elements. Over 100 years old, Waterville is rated among the top 5 courses in Ireland and the top 20 links courses in the World.

Waterville sits on a 40 acre estate overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. It was built in 1790 with additional sections added over the years. It has 8 Suites and 4 Single rooms most of which have ocean views. All are beautifully appointed.

The House also provides a fully equipped Gym, steam room and sauna plus massage.

Waterville House is surrounded by a

short game practice facility plus range both by Tom Fazio which provides three tees for various wind conditions.

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Waterville House accommodation, Putting Green, Golf School, Trolleys, Buggies, Lessons, Club Hire, Pro shop

Famous salmon and sea trout rivers with fly fishing equipment and ghillie services are provided. Waterville also has its own private helipad which is frequented by corporate and private helicopters.

Course Information

The clubhouse is all-inclusive, with locker facilities, pro-shop and adjacent golf school. The restaurant and bar feature fresh seafood, Irish fare and the best pint in Kerry, all served by the glow of turf fires.

18 holes, Par 72 • 7355 • 6810 • 6320 • 5346 (73) H ole

Par

• YDS

H ole

Par

• YDS

1

4

395

10

4

450

2

4

432

11

5

477

3

4

408

12

3

164

4

3

176

13

5

492

5

5 551

14

4

416

6

3

166

15

4

396

7

4

404

16

4

352

8

4 402

17

3

168

9

4

18

5

556

405

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Green Fees for the month of April are €125 per person Green Fees: Weekdays: €125/€150 p.p. Weekends: €170 p.p.

Contact our office for various golf packages available Early/Late Fees Monday - Friday before 9 am and after 4 pm €125 p.p.

Everyday: Bar/Snacks, Lunch, Dinner Consecutive Day golf available for weekdays and weekends

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Westport Golf Club Carrowholly Westport, Co. Mayo.

Telephone: 353 9828262 info@westport.com www.westportgolfclub.com

How to Find

Westport

From Galway take the N84.

From Dublin take the M4 and M6 to Athlone. Continue on to Longford through Charlestown, Swinford, Castlebar and on to Westport.

From Belfast take the road to Lisburn, onto Enniskillen and head for Sligo.

From Sligo to Charlestown onto Castlebar and through to Westport.

Westport Golf Club, which played host to the 2002 Smurfit Irish P.G.A. Championship, is a magnificent 18 hole parkland course with breath taking views of Croagh Patrick and Clew Bay. Since arriving in Carrowholly back in 1973, Westport Golf Club have hosted a number Amateur Championships.

The most recent was the 2009 Amateur Senior Gents Home Internationals.

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, 20 Bay Driving Range, Putting Green, Chipping Green, Trolleys, Lessons, Clinics, Club Hire, Pro shop

Course Information 18 holes, Par 73 • 7000 • 6724 • 6327 • 5625 (74) H ole

Par

• YDS

H ole

Par

• YDS

1

4

335

10

5

498

2

4

330

11

4

420

3

3

152

12

3

220

4

5 488

13

4

439

5

4

343

14

3

180

6

4

445

15

5

498

7

5

511

16

4

350

8

4

436

17

4

333

9

3

196

18

5

550

Westport Golf Club was designed by the internationally renowned Golf architect, Fred Hawtree, of the renowned British firm of Hawtree and Sons. Commenting that “the nature of the terrain, part inland and part

Easter Open Week Sat 23/04 - Mon 02/05 Entry €20 inc. competition fee See website www.westportgolfclub.com for schedule of competitions Open Days every Wednesday & Friday During April - Sept Entry €20 inc.competition fee

seaside, the panorama which it commands and its considerable golfing virtues, make it uniquely attractive and memorable.”

Signature Holes: 15th, Par 5, ‘The Reek’ (pictured below left): Majestic par 5, where Croagh Patrick follows every shot. Gents are faced with a 176 yard carry over the Atlantic Ocean to reach the fairway for the second lay-up approach to a well protected green. Don’t go left!

18th, Par 5, ‘Gibleen’: The new feature hole at the Carrowholly course. A monster par 5 with water all up the right hand side culminating in another massive undulating green.

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Leinster Introduction

Leinster The province of Leinster takes in an area from the southern border of Northern Ireland through to the sunny south east corner of the island of Ireland, with over one and a half million people living in the vibrant, not to be missed city of Dublin and its surrounding areas alone.

Leinster takes in the counties of Carlow, Dublin & Dublin City, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Louth, Meath, Offaly, Westmeath, Wexford & Wicklow. It has a long sea coast, stretching from Carlingford Bay in County Louth to Hook Head in County Wexford.

Leinster is probably best viewed as a series of sub regions, each sub region encapsulating its own local geography, unique landscape and separate but co-joined history. From the ancient Hill of Tara and the world famous stone age site at Newgrange, at 5000 years old it is considered to be one the oldest man made structures in the world, to the vibrant and stylish city of Kilkenny and then to Wicklow, the famous

‘Garden of Ireland’, there are an amazing number of historical and fascinating places to visit for both the golfer and non-golfer alike.

Dublin, it’s Capital is a county as well as a city and sprawls over a large part of this area. From the superb nightlife to the modern museums and art galleries, great little sea-side resorts along the coast, the lavish gardens of Howth Castle, or the unique and wonderful collection of Irish furniture and paintings at Malahide Castle - its all here in a city not to be missed.

From a golfing perspective, there are more courses in Leinster than any other province in Ireland. With plenty of great links courses such as Arklow, Seapoint and St Annes, to the large inland golf resorts of Druid’s Glen, Mount Juliet and Carton House, not forgetting the reknowned K Club near Dublin, where The Ryder Cup was won so emphatically

by Europe in 2006, Leinster has plenty of variety to challenge golfers of all levels.

“From a golfing perspective, there are more courses in Leinster than any other province in Ireland.”

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Abbeyleix Golf Club Rathmoyle Abbeyleix, Co. Laois Telephone: 057 8731450 info@abbeyleixgolfclub.ie www.abbeyleixgolfclub.ie

Ardee Golf Club Townparks Ardee, Co. Meath Telephone: 041 6853227 ardeegolfclub@eircom.net www.ardeegolfclub.com

Balcarrick Golf Club Corballis Donabate, Co Dublin Telephone: 01 8436957 balcarr@iol.ie www.balcarrickgolfclub.com

Bodenstown Golf Club Bodenstown Sallins Co. Kildare Telephone: 045 897096 bodenstown@eircom.net www.bodenstown.com

Ballinascorney Golf Club Kilmashogue Lane Co. Dublin Telephone: 01 4937755 info@ballinascorneygc.com www.ballinascorneygc.com

Bray Golf Club Greystones Road Bray Co. Wicklow Telephone: 01 2763200 info@braygolfclub.com www.braygolfclub.com

Ballinlough Castle Golf Club Clonmellon County Westmeath Telephone: 046 94 33760 golf@ballinloughcastle.com www.ballinloughcastle.com Baltinglass Golf Club Baltinglass Co. Wicklow Telephone: 059 6481350 baltinglassgolfclub@eircom.net www.baltinglassgolfclub.ie

Bunclody Golf Club Carrigduff Bunclody, Co. wexford Telephone: 053 937444 info@bunclodygfc.ie www.bunclodygfc.ie

Beaverstown Donabate Co. Dublin Telephone: 01 8436439 admin@beaverstown.com www.beaverstown.com

Callan Golf Club Geraldine Callan, Co. Kilkenny Telephone: 056 7725136 info@callangolfclub.com www.callangolfclub.com

Beech Park Golf Club Johnstown Rathcoole, Co. Dublin Telephone: 01 4580522 info@beechpark.ie www.beechpark.ie

Carlow Golf Club Deerpark Co. Carlow Telephone: 059 9131695 carlowgolfclub@eircom.net www.carlowgolfclub.ie

Ashbourne Golf Club Archerstown Ashbourne, Co. Meath Telephone: 01 8352005 info@ashbournegolfclub.ie www.ashbournegolfclub.ie

Birr Golf Club The Glenns Birr, Co. Offaly Telephone: 057 9120082 birrgolfclub@eircom.net www.birrgolfclub.com

Carrigleade Golf Course Carrigleade Cross Graiguenamanagh, Co.Kilkenny Telephone: 087 6290713 Carrigleade@gmail.com carrigleadegolf.wordpress.com

Athy Golf Club Geraldine Athy, Co. Kildare Telephone: 059 8631729 info@athygolfclub.com www.athygolfclub.com

Black Bush Golf Club Thomastown Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath Telephone: 01 8250021 info@blackbushgolfclub.ie www.blackbushgolf.ie

Balbriggan Golf Club Blackhall Balbriggan, Co. Dublin Telephone: 01 8412229 balbriggangolfclub@eircom.net www.balbriggangolfclub.com

Blainroe Golf Club Blainroe Co. Wicklow Telephone: 0404 68168 info@blainroe.com www.blainroe.com

Arklow Golf Club Abbeylands Arklow, Co. wicklow Telephone: 0402 32492 arklowgolflinks@eircom.net www.arklowgolflinks.com

Carton House Maynooth Co. Kildare Telephone: 01 505200 golfreservations@cartonhouse.com www.cartonhouse.com

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Castle Barna Golf Club Daingean Co. Offaly Telephone: 057 9353384 info@castlebarna.ie www.castlebarna.ie

Corrstown Golf Club Corrstown Kilsallaghan Co. Dublin Telephone: 01 8640533 info@corrstowngolfclub.com www.corrstowngolfclub.com

Castle Golf Club Woodside Drive Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 Telephone: 01 4904207 info@castlegc.ie www.castlegc.ie

Citywest Hotel & Golf Saggart Co. Dublin Telephone: 01 4010500 sales@citywesthotel.com www.citywesthotel.com

Courtown Golf Club Kiltennel Co. Wexford Telephone: 053 9425166 courtown@iol.ie www.courtowngolfclub.com

Castlecomer Golf Club Drumgoole Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny Telephone: 056 4441139 info@castlecomergolf.com www.castlecomergolf.com

Clontarf Golf Club Donnycarney House Malahide Road Dublin 3 Telephone: 01 8331892 info@clontarfgolfclub.ie www.clontarfgolfclub.ie

Craddockstown Golf Club Blessington Road Naas Co. Kildare Telephone: 045 897610 enquiries@craddockstown.com www.craddockstown.com

Co. Longford Golf Club Glack Dublin Road Co. Longford Telephone: 043 346310 colonggolf@eircom.net www.countylongfordgolfclub.com

Deer Park Golf Club Howth Demesne Co. Dublin Telephone: 01 8322624 dpgcmail@eircom.net www.deerpark-hotel.ie

Castleknock Golf Club Porterstown Road Dublin 15 Telephone: 01 6408736 info@castleknockgolfclub.ie www.castleknockgolfclub.ie Castlewarden Golf Club Castlewarden Straffan, Co. Kildare Telephone: 01 4589254 info@castlewardengolfclub.com www.castlewardengolfclub.ie

Delgany Golf Club Delgany Co. Wicklow Telephone: 01 2874536 info@delganygolfclub.com www.delganygolfclub.com Co. Louth Golf Club Baltray Drogheda Co. Louth Telephone: 041 9881531 reservations@colouthgolfclub.com www.countylouthgolfclub.com

Delvin Castle Golf Club Clonyn Delvin Co. Westmeath Telephone: 044 9664315 DelvinCastle@golfnet.ie Website n/a

Co. Meath Golf Club Newtownmoynagh Trim Co. Meath Telephone: 046 9431463 info@countymeathgolfclubtrim.ie www.countymeathgolfclubtrim.ie

Donabate Golf Club Balcarrick Donabate Co. Dublin Telephone: 01 8436346 info@donabategolfclub.com www.donabategolfclub.com

Charlesland Golf Club Charlesland Greystones, Co. Wicklow Telephone: 01 2878200 golf@charlesland.com www.charlesland.com

Coolattin Golf Club Coollattin Shillelagh Co. Wicklow Telephone: 053 9429125 coollattingolfclub@eircom.net www.coollattingolfclub.com

Cill Dara Golf Club Little Curragh Co. Kildare Telephone: 045 521295 cilldaragc@eircom.net Website n/a

Corballis Golf Club Corballis Road Donabate Co. Dublin Telephone: 01 8436583 corballis.links.golfclub@gmail.com www.corballislinks.com

Druid’s Glen Golf Resort Woodstock House Newtownmountkennedy Co. Wicklow Telephone: 01 2873600 info@druidsglen.ie www.druidsglen.ie

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Dublin City Golf Club Ballinascorney Co. Dublin Telephone: 01 4516 430 info@dublincitygolf.com www.dublincitygolf.net

Elm Park Golf Club Nutley House Donnybrook, Dublin Telephone: 01 2692650 office@elmparkgolfclub.ie www.elmparkgolfclub.ie

Glen of the Downs Golf Club Coolnaskeagh Delgany Co. Wicklow Telephone: 01 2876240 info@glenofthedowns.com www.glenofthedowns.com

Dublin Mountain Golf Club Gortlum Brittas Co.Dublin Telephone: 01 4582622 info@dublinmountaingolf.com www.dublinmountaingolf.com

Elmgreen Golf Club Castleknock Dublin 15 Telephone: 01 820 0797 admin@elmgreemgolfclub.ie www.elmgreengolfclub.ie

Glencullen Golf Club Glencullen Co. Dublin Telephone: 01 294 0898 info@glencullengolfclub.ie www.glencullengolfclub.ie

Dun Laoighaire Golf Club Ballyman Road Enniskerry Co. Wicklow Telephone: 01 2721866 admin@digc.ie www.dunlaoghairegolfclub.ie

Enniscorthy Golf Club Knockmarshall Enniscorthy Co. Wexford Telephone: 053 9233191 info@enniscorthygc.ie www.enniscorthygc.ie

Glenmalure Golf Club Greenan Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow Telephone: 04 0446679 info@glenmalure.com www.glenmalure.com

Dundalk Golf Club Blackrock Dundalk Co. Louth Telephone: 042 9321731 manager@dundalkgolfclub.ie www.dundalkgolfclub.ie

Esker Hills G&CC Ballykilmurray Tullamore, Offaly Telephone: 05793 55999 info@eskerhillsgolf.com wwww.eskerhillsgolf.com

Gowran Park Golf Club Gowran Co. Kilkenny Telephone: 056 7726699 golf@gowranpark.ie www.gowranpark.ie Grange Castle Golf Club Nangor Road Clondalkin Dublin 22 Telephone: 01 4641043 grangecastle@targetgolf.ie www.grangecastlegolfclub.ie

Dunmurry Springs Golf Club Dunmurry Hill Co. Kildare Telephone: 045 531400 info@dunmurrysprings.ie www.dunmurrysprings.ie

Forrest Little Golf Club Cloghran Swords Co. Dublin Telephone: 01 8401763 margaret@forrestlittle.ie www.forrestlittle.ie

Edenderry Golf Club Kishawanny Edenderry Co. Offaly Telephone: 046 9731072 enquiries@edenderrygolfclub.com www.edenderrygolfclub.com

Foxrock Golf Club Torquay Road Foxrock, Co. Dublin Telephone: 01 289 3414 Email enquiries via website www.foxrockgolfclub.com

Grange Golf Club Whitechurch Road Rathfarnham Dublin 14 Telephone: 01 4932889 info@grangegolfclub.com www.grangegc.com

Glasson Golf Club Glasson Athlone Co. Westmeath Telephone: 090 6485120 info@glassongolf.ie www.glassongolfhotel.ie Edmondstown Golf Club Edmondstown Rd Rathfarnham Dublin 18 Telephone: 01 4931082 info@edmondstowngolfclub.ie www.edmondstowngolfclub.ie

Glebe Golf Club Kildalkey Road Trim, County Meath Telephone: 046 9431926 glebegc@eircom.net www.glebegolfclub.com

Greenore Golf Club Greenore Co. Louth Telephone: 042 9373212 greenoregolfclub@eircom.net www.greenoregolfclub.com

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Greystones Golf Club Whitshed Road Greystones, Co. Wicklow Telephone: 01 2874136 secretary@greystonesgc.com www.greystonesgc.com

Howth Golf Club Carrickbrack Road Sutton Dublin 13 Telephone: 01 839 2617 secretary@howthgolfclub.ie www.howthgolfclub.ie

Killerig Golf Club Killerig Co. Carlow Telephone: 059 916300 golf@killerigresort.com www.killerig-golf.ie

Hazel Grove Golf Club Mount Seskin Road Tallaght, Dublin 24 Telephone: 01 452 0911 info@hazelgrove.ie www.hazelgrove.ie

Kilcock Golf Club Gallow Kilcock Co. Meath Telephone: 01 6287592 info@kilcockgolfclub.ie www.kilcockgolfclub.com

Killin Park Golf club Killin Dundalk Co. Louth Telephone: 042 9339303 info@killinparkgolf.com www.killinparkgolf.com

Headfort Golf Club Navan Road Kells Co. Meath Telephone: 046 9240146 info@headfortgolfclub.ie www.headfortgolfclub.ie

Killiney Golf Club Ballinclea Road Killiney Co. Dublin Telephone: 01 2851983 killineygolfclub@eircom.net www.killineygolfclub.ie

Hermitage Golf Club Ballydowd Lucan Co. Dublin Telephone: 01 6268491 hermitagegolf@eircom.net www.hermitagegolf.ie

Kilcoole Golf Club Newcastle Road Kilcoole Co. Wicklow Telephone: 01 2872066 info@kilcoolegolfclub.com www.kilcoolegolfclub.com

Knightsbrook Trim Co. Meath Telephone: 046 9482100 info@knightsbrook.com www.knightsbrook.com

Hibernian Golf Club 44 Northumberland Road Dublin Telephone: 087 2481 480 hiberniangolf@eircom.net www.hiberniangolf.com

Kilkea Castle Golf Club Kilkea Castledermot, Co. Kildare Telephone: 059 9145555 kilkeacastlegc@gmail.com www.kilkeacastlegolfresort.ie

Knockanally Golf Club Ovidstown Donadea, Co. Kildare Telephone: 045 869322 golf@knockanally.com www.knockanally.com

Highfield Golf Club Carbury Co. Kildare Telephone: 046 9731021 highfieldgolf@eircom.net www.highfield-golf.ie

Kilkenny Golf Club Glendine Kilkenny Co. Kilkenny Telephone: 056 7765400 enquiries@kilkennygolfclub.com www.kilkennygolfclub.com

Laytown & Bettystown Golf Club Bettystown Co. Meath Telephone: 041 9827170 links@landb.ie www.landb.ie

Hollystown Golf Club Hollystown Dublin 15 Telephone: 01 8207444 info@hollystown.com www.hollystown.com

Hollywood Lakes Golf Club Ballyboughal Co. Dublin Telephone: 01 8433407 hollywoodlakesgc@eircom.net www.hollywoodlakesgolfclub.com

Leopardstown Golf Centre Leopardstown Foxrock Village, Dublin 18 Telephone: 01 289 5341 info@leopardstown.com www.leopardstown.com Killeen Castle Golf Club Dunsany Co. Meath Telephone: 01 6893000 info@killeencastle.com www.killeencastle.com

Lucan Golf Club Celbridge Road Lucan Co. Dublin Telephone: 01 6282106 lucangolf@eircom.net www.lucangolfclub.ie

Killeen Golf Club Kill Naas Co. Kildare Telephone: 045 866003 admin@kileengc.ie www.killeengolf.com

Luttrellstown Castle G & CC Castleknock Dublin 15 Telephone: 01 808 9988 golf@luttrellstown.ie www.luttrellstown.ie

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Mount Temple Golf & Country Club Mount Temple Village Moate, Co. Westmeath Telephone: 090 6481841 mounttemple@eircom.net www.mounttemplegolfclub.com Macreddin Golf Club Macreddin Village Co. Wicklow Telephone: 0402 36999 info@macreddingolfclub.com www.macreddingolfclub.com

Navan Golf Club Proudstown Navan Co. Meath Telephone: 046 9072888 info@navangolfclub.ie www.navangolfclub.ie New Forest Golf Club Higginstown Tyrrellspass Co. Westmeath Telephone: 028 9221100 info@newforest.ie www.newforest.ie

Malahide Golf Club Beechwood Malahide Co. Dublin Telephone: 01 8461611 manager@malahidegolfclub.ie www.malahidegolfclub.ie

Mount Wolseley Golf Club Mount wolseley Hotel Tullow Co. Carlow Telephone: 059 918 0161 golf@mountwolseley.ie www.mountwolseley.ie

New Ross Golf Club Tinneranny New Ross Co. Wexford Telephone: 051 421433 info@newrossgolfclub.ie www.newrossgolfclub.ie

Millicent Golf Club Clane Co. Kildare Telephone: 45 893 279 info@millicentgolfclub.com www.millicentgolfclub.com

Mountain View Golf Club Kiltorcan Ballyhale, Co. Kilkenny Telephone: 056 77 68122 info@mviewgolf.com www.mviewgolf.com

Newbridge Golf Club Barrettstown Newbridge Co. Kildare Telephone: 045 486110 newbridgegolfclub@eircom.net www.newbridgegolfclub.com

Milltown Golf Club Lr. Churchtown Road Dublin 14 Telephone: 01 4976090 info@milltowngolfclub.ie www.milltowngolfclub.ie

Mountrath Golf Club Knockanina Mountrath Co. Laois Telephone: 057 8732558 mountrathgc@irocom.net www.mountrathgolfclub.ie

Newlands Golf Club Newlands Cross Dublin 22 Telephone: 01 4593157 info@newlandsgolfclub.com www.newlandsgolfclub.com

Moate Golf Club Aghanargit Moate Co. Westmeath Telephone: 090 6481271 moategolfclub@eircom.net www.moategolfclub.ie Moorpark Golf Club Mooretown Navan Co. Meath Telephone: 046 9027661 Email n/a Website n/a

Mount Juliet Golf Club Thomastown Co. Kilkenny Telephone: 056 7773064 scotter@mountjuliet.ie www.mountjuliet.ie

Old Conna Golf Club Ferndale Road Bray Co. Wicklow Telephone: 01 2826055 info@oldconna.com www.oldconna.com Moyvalley Golf Club Balyna Estate Moyvalley Co. Kildare Telephone: 046 9548000 golf@moyvalley.com www.moyvalley.com Mullingar Golf Club Belvedere Mullingar Co. Westmeath Telephone: 044 9348366 mullingargolfclub@hotmail.com www.mullingargolfclub.com

Palmerstown House Golf Club Johnstown Co. Kildare Telephone: 045 906901 info@palmerstownhouse.com www.palmerstownhouse.com

Naas Golf Club Kerdiffstown Naas Co. Kildare Telephone: 045 874644 info@naasgolfclub.com www.naasgolfclub.com

Portarlington Golf Club Garryhinch Portarlington, Co. Laois Telephone: 057 8623115 info@portarlingtongolf.com www.portarlingtongolf.com

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Portlaoise Golf Club Abbeyleix Road Portlaoise Co. Laois Telephone: 057 8661557 portlaoisgolfclub@gmail.com www.portlaoisegolfclub.com

Roganstown Golf Club Swords Co. Dublin Telephone: 01 8432360 info@roganstown.com www.roganstown.com

Silloge Park Golf Club Ballymun Road Swords Co. Dublin Telephone: 01 8429956 info@sillogeparkgolfcourse.com www.sillogeparkgolfcourse.com

Portmarnock Golf Club Golf Links Road Portmarnock Co. Dublin Telephone: 01 8462968 info@portmarnockgolfclub.ie www.portmarnockgolfclub.ie

Rosslare Golf Club Rosslare Co. Wexford Telephone: 053 9132203 office@rosslaregolf.com www.rosslaregolf.com

Skerries Golf Club Hacketstown Skerries Co. Dublin Telephone: 01 8491567 admin@skerriesgolfclub.ie www.skerriesgolfclub.ie

Roundwood Golf Club Newtownmountkennedy Co. Wicklow Telephone: 01 2818488 rwood@indigo.ie www.roundwoodgolf.com

Slade Valley Golf Club Lynch Park Brittas Co. Dublin Telephone: 01 4582183 info@sladevalleygolfclub.ie www.sladevalleygolfclub.ie

Powerscourt Golf Club Enniskerry Co. Wicklow Telephone: 01 2046033 golfclub@powerscourt.ie www.powerscourt.ie

Royal Tara Bellinter Navan Co. Meath Telephone: 046 9025508 info@royaltaragolfclub.com www.royaltaragolfclub.com

South County Golf Club Lisheen Road Brittas Co. Dublin Telephone: 01 4582965 info@southcountygolf.ie www.southcountygolf.com

Rathcore Golf Club Rathcore Enfield Co. Meath Telephone: 046 9541855 info@rathcoregolfandcountryclub.com www.rathcoregolfandcountryclub.com

Rush Golf Club Sandyhills Rush Co. Dublin Telephone: 01 8438177 info@rushgolfclub.com www.rushgolfclub.com

Rathdowney Golf Club Coulnaboul West Rathdowney Co. Laois Telephone: 0505 46170 rathdowneygolf@eircom.net www.rathdowneygolfclub.com Rathfarnham Golf Club Newtown Rathfarnham Dublin 16 Telephone: 01 4931201 rgc@oceanfree.net www.rathfarnhamgolfclub.ie

St. Annes Golf Club Bull Island Nature Reserve Dollymount Dublin 3 Telephone: 01 8336471 info@stanneslinksgolf.com www.stanneslinksgolf.com Seafield Golf & CC Ballymoney Gorey Co. Wexford Telephone: 053 9424000 info@seafieldgolf.com www.seafieldgolf.com

St. Helen’s Bay Golf Club Killrane Rosslare Harbour Co. Wexford Telephone: 053 91 33234 info@sthelensbay.com www.sthelensbay.com St. Margaret’s Golf Club St. Margaret’s Co. Dublin Telephone: 01 8640400 info@stmargaretsgolf.com www.stmargaretsgolf.com

Rathsallagh Golf Club Rathsallagh Dunlavin, Co. Wicklow Telephone: 045 403316 golf@rathsallagh.com www.rathsallagh.com

Seapoint Golf Club Termonfeckin Drogheda Co. Louth Telephone: 041 9822333 golflinks@seapoint.ie www.seapointgolfclub.com

Stackstown Golf Club Kellystown Road Rathfarnham, Dublin 16 Telephone: 01 4941993 admin@stackstowngolfclub.ie www.stackstowngolfclub.ie

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Summerhill Golf Club Agher Rathmoylan, County Meath Telephone: 046 9557587 summerhillgolfclub@live.ie www.summerhillgolfclub.com Sutton Golf Club Cush Point Sutton Dublin 13 Telephone: 01 8321703 info@suttongolfclub.org www.suttongolfclub.org

Turvey Golf Club Turvey Avenue Donabate, Co. Dublin Telephone: 01 843 5169 turveygc@eircom.net www.turveygolfclub.com The Island Golf Club Corballis Donabate Co. Dublin Telephone: 01 8436205 louise@theislandgolfclub.com www.theislandgolfclub.com

Swords Golf Club Balheary Avenue Swords Telephone: 01 8409819 info@swordsopengolfcourse.com www.swordsopengolfcourse.com The Curragh Golf Club The Curragh Co. Kildare Telephone: 045 441714 curraghgolf@eircom.net www.curraghgolf.com

Wexford Golf Club Mulgannon Co. Wexford Telephone: 053 9142238 info@wexfordgolfclub.ie www.wexfordgolfclub.ie The K Club Straffan Co. Kildare Telephone: 01 6017300 golfsteward@kclub.ie www.kclub.ie The Links Portmarnock Portmarnock Co. Dublin Telephone: 01 8460611 info@portmarnock.com www.portmarnock.com

The European Club Brittas Bay Co. Wicklow Telephone: 0404 47415 info@theeuropeanclub.com www.theeuropeanclub.com The Heath Golf Club The Heath Portlaoise, Co. Laois Telephone: 057 8646533 info@theheathgc.ie www.theheathgc.ie

The Heritage Golf Club Killenard Co. Laois Telephone: 057 8645500 info@theheritage.com www.theheritagegolf.com

Westmanstown Golf Club Clonsilla Dublin 15 Telephone: 01 8205817 info@westmanstowngolfclub.ie www.westmanstowngolfclub.ie

Wicklow Golf Club Dunbur Road Co. Wicklow Telephone: 0404 67379 info@wicklowgolfclub.ie www.wicklowgolfclub.ie Woodbrook Golf Club Dublin Road Bray Co. Wicklow Telephone: 01 2824799 golf@woodbrook.ie www.woodbrook.ie

The Royal Dublin Golf Club North Bull Island Dollymount Dublin 3 Telephone: 01 8336346 info@theroyaldublingolfclub.com www.theroyaldublingolfclub.com Tulfarris Golf Club Blessington Lakes Co. Wicklow Telephone: 045 867000 golf@tulfarris.com www.tulfarris.com

Woodenbridge Golf Club Vale of Avoca Woodenbridge Co. Wicklow Telephone: 0402 35202 reception@woodenbridge.ie www.woodenbridgegolfclub.com

Tullamore Golf Club Brookfield Tullamore, Co. Offaly Telephone: 057 9321439 tullamoregolfclub@eircom.net www.tullamoregolfclub.com

Woodlands Golf Club Coill Dubh Naas Co. Kildare Telephone: 045 860777 admin@woodlandsgolf.ie www.woodlandsgolf.org

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Connaught Introduction

Connaught The province of Connaught (Connacht) lies in the West of Ireland with its coastline on the Atlantic Ocean. The counties of Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim, Galway and Roscommon are within its boundary. Historically, Connaught has retained its rich Gaelic heritage and today still has communities where the Irish language is spoken. These regions are collectively called the Gaeltacht.

Connaught has some of the most beautiful and unspoilt countryside to be found in Ireland, including the spectacular mountainous landscape of Connemara. The primary business centre of Connaught, and most densely populated area, is the thriving city of Galway to the south of the province.

Galway is the capital of the West of Ireland. The streets and buildings of this ancient town have many interesting features, and its position on

the edge of the Gaeltacht makes it the gateway to magnificent areas such as Connemara, Corrib country, and the Aran Islands. The city itself is a continuing centre of growth with its University, Institute of Technology, Theatres, Cathedral, Castle, Hotels, Docks, Industries as well as other interesting attractions.

As for golf, the dramatic scenery and splendour of the Connaught region has created wonderful natural landscapes for golf course designers to hone their skills. Like all areas in the west of Ireland, the first obstacle to a good score is Mother Nature herself.

The golfer will find that he or she will not alone have to contend with the cunning and guile of architect allied to the terrain, but must adjust for what is benignly known in local parlance as the “westerly breeze” coming straight across three thousand miles of Atlantic Ocean.

“Some of the most beautiful & unspoilt countryside to be found in Ireland...”

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Achill Golf Club Keel, Achill Island Westport, Co. Mayo Telephone: 098 43456 conwaypat@eircom.net www.achillgolfclub.com

Ballinasloe Golf Club Rossgloss Portumna Road, Co. Galway Telephone: 090 9642126 ballinasloegolfclub@hotmail.com www.ballinasloegolfclub.ie Carne Golf Links Belmullet Co. Mayo Telephone: 097 82292 info@carnegolflinks.com www.carnegolflinks.com

Athenry Golf Club Palmerstown, Oranmore Co. Galway Telephone: 091 794466 athenrygc@eircom.net www.athenrygolfclub.net

Ballinrobe Golf Club Clooncastle Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo Telephone: 094 9541118 info@ballinrobegolfclub.com www.ballinrobegolfclub.com Carrick-on-Shannon Golf Club Woodbrook Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim Telephone: 071 966 7015 ckgc3@eircom.net www.carrickgolfclub.ie

Athlone Golf Club Hodson Bay Athlone Co.Roscommon Telephone: 090 6492073 athlonegolfclub@eircom.net www.athlonegolfclub.ie

Ballyhaunis Golf Club Coolnaha Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo Telephone: 094 9630014 Email n/a www.ballyhaunisgolfclub.com Castle Dargan Golf Club Ballygawley Co. Sligo Telephone: 071 9118080 golf@castledargan.com www.castledargan.com

Ballaghaderreen Golf Club Aughalustia Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon Telephone: 094 986 0295 info@ballaghaderreengolfclub.com www.ballaghaderreengolfclub.com

Ballymote Golf Club Ballinascarrow Ballymote, Co. Sligo Telephone: 071 9189059 ballymotegolfclub@gmail.com www.ballymotegolfclub.ie Castlebar Golf Club Rocklands Castlebar, Co. Mayo Telephone: 094 9021649 info@castlebargolfclub.ie www.castlebargolfclub.ie

Ballina Golf Club Mossgrove, Shanaghy Ballina, County Mayo Telephone: 096 21050 (10-6) ballinagc@eircom.net www.ballina-golf.com

Bearna Golf Club Corboley, Bearna Co. Galway Telephone: 091 592677 info@bearnagolfclub.com www.bearnagolfclub.com

Castlerea Golf Club Clonalis Castlerea, Co. Roscommon Telephone: 094 9620068 castlereagolf1@eircom.net www.castlereagolfclub.com

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Claremorris Golf Club Castlemacgarrett Claremorris Co. Mayo Telephone: 094 9371527 info@claremorrisgolfclub.com www.claremorrisgolfclub.com

Portumna Golf Club Ennis Road, Portumna Co. Galway Telephone: 090 9741059 info@portumnagolfclub.ie www.portumnagolfclub.ie Enniscrone Golf Club Enniscrone Co. Sligo Telephone: 096 36297 enniscronegolf@eircom.net www.enniscronegolf.com

Co. Sligo Golf Club Rosses Point Co. Sligo Telephone: 071 9177134 teresa@countysligogolfclub.ie www.countysligogolfclub.ie

Roscommon Golf Club Mote Park Roscommon Town Co. Roscommon Telephone: 090 6626382 info@roscommongolfclub.ie www.roscommongolfclub.ie Swinford Golf Club Brabazon Park Swinford, Co. Mayo Telephone: 094 9251378 Email n/a www.swinfordgolf.com

Galway Bay Golf Club Renville, Oranmore Co. Galway Telephone: 091 790711 info@galwaybaygolfresort.com www.galwaybaygolfresort.com Connemara Golf Club Ballyconneely Co. Galway Telephone: 095 23502 info@connemaragolflinks.net www.connemaragolflinks.com

Connemara Isles Golf Club Annaghvane, Lettermore Connemara, Co. Galway Telephone: 091 572 498 connemaraislesgolfclub@hotmail.com www.connemaraislesgolfclub.com

Galway Golf Club Blackrock Salthill Co. Galway Telephone: 091 522033 info@galwaygolf.com www.galwaygolf.com

Strandhill Golf Club Strandhill Co. Sligo Telephone: 071 9168188 strandhillgc@eircom.net www.strandhillgc.com

Gort Golf Club Castlequarter Gort Co. Galway Telephone: 091 632244 info@gortgolf.com www.gortgolf.com

Tuam Golf Club Barnacurragh Tuam Co. Galway Telephone: 093 28993 tuamgolfclub@eircom.net www.tuamgolfclub.com

Loughrea Golf Club Graigue Loughrea Co. Galway Telephone: 091 841049 loughreagolfclub@eircom.net www.loughreagolfclub.com

Tubercurry Golf Club Ballymote Rd Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo Telephone: 071 91 85849 Email enquiries via website www.tubbercurrygolfclub.com

Oughterard Golf Club Gortreevagh Oughterard Co. Galway Telephone: 091 552131 oughterardgc@eircom.net www.oughterardgolfclub.com

Westport Golf Club Carrowholly Westport Co. Mayo Telephone: 098 28262 info@westportgolfclub.com www.westportgolfclub.com

Curra West Golf Club Curra, Kylebrack Loughrea, Co. Galway Telephone: 090 9745121 admin@currawest.com www.currawest.com

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Munster Introduction

Munster Munster is the southern most province of Ireland and is home to 6 of the 32 counties – Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Wareford and Tipperary. All the counties in Munster touch the Atlantic except for Tipperary – tha largest county in Ireland. Cork is the second largest county in Ireland and is also the second largest city. Other cities in the province include Limerick and Waterford. The major towns are Tralee, Killarney, Ennis, Clonmel and Thurles.

Cork has a population of over 160,000 people.

Like Venice the city is built upon the waters, and Cork centre is built on an island in the River Lee, just upstream of Cork Harbour. The two channels of the River Lee which embrace the city centre are spanned by many bridges, and this gives the city a distinctive continental air.

However it is often said of Cork City that it has all the amenities of a large city, but still manages to retain its pleasant atmosphere and extreme friendliness, which you will experience on your visit. Cork is a city of

remarkable charm, and the visitor cannot fail to be captivated by its hilly streets, bumpy bridges and peaceful backwaters.

Munster is a tremendously fertile area of Ireland with many major rivers including the Bandon, the Lee, the Blackwater, the Suir and the final stages of the Shannon and its spectacular Lough Derg which is a border point of Munster, Connacht and Leinster. Munster has a number of mountain ranges and includes the largest peak in Ireland - Carrauntoohil in Kerry’s majestic MacGillycuddy Reeks.

Sport is almost regarded as a religion in Munster. The Gaelic Athletic Association - GAA - was formed in Thurles, Co.Tipperary and all Munster counties are passionate about their hurling and gaelic football. Munster rugby unites all the six counties and their followers and supporters are known the world over.

There are golf courses to suit every golfer throughout Munster, from fine parkland courses

and resorts such as Killarney and Mahoneys’s Point in Kerry and Fota Island Golf and Country Club, Lee Valley and Monkstown in Cork. The province is also home to several spectacular and world reknowned links courses including Tralee, Waterville and Dooks in County Kerry, all situated on the wild Atlantic coast.

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Charleville Golf Club Charleville Co. Cork Telephone: 063 81257 info@charlevillegolf.com www.charlevillegolf.com Adare Manor Golf Club Adare Co. Limerick Telephone: 061 605 274 golf@adaremanor.com www.adaregolfclub.com

Beaufort Golf Club Churchtown Beaufort, Co. Kerry Telephone: 064 6644440 info@beaufortgolfresort.com www.beaufortgolfresort.com

Clonmel Golf Club Lyreanearla Clonmel Co. Tipperary Telephone: 052 6124050 cgc@indigo.ie www.clonmelgolfclub.com

Blarney Golf Club Tower Co. Cork Telephone: 021 451642 reservations@blarneygolfresort.com www.blarneygolfresort.com

Co. Tipperary Golf Club Dundrum Co. Tipperary Telephone: 062 71717 dundrumhouse@eircom.net www.dundrumhousehotel.com

Ballybunion Golf Club Sandhill Road Ballybunion, Co. Kerry Telephone: 068 27146 info@ballybuniongholfclub.ie www.ballybuniongolfclub.ie

Cahir Park Golf Club Kilcommon Cahir, Co. Tipperary Telephone: 052 41474 management@cahirparkgolfclub.com www.cahirparkgolfclub.com

Ballyheigue Castle Golf Club Tralee, Co. Kerry Telephone: 066 7133555 Email n/a www.ballyheiguecastlegolfclub.com

Carrick Golf Club Garravone, Carrick-on-Suir Co. Waterford Telephone: 051 640047 info@carrickgolfclub.com www.carrickgolfclub.com

Ballykisteen Hotel & Golf Resort Limerick Junction Co. Tipperary Telephone: 062 33333 info@ballykisteenhotel.com www.ballykisteengolfclub.com

Castlegregory Golf Club Stradbally Castlegregory, Co. Kerry Telephone: 066 7139444 info@castlegregorygolflinks.com www.castlegregorygolflinks.com Castleisland Golf Club Dooneen Castleisland, Co. Kerry Telephone: 066 7141709 francis@castleislandgolfclub www.castleislandgolfclub.com

Bandon Golf Club Castlebernard Bandon, Co.Cork Telephone: 023 8841111 enquiries@bandongolfclub.com www.bandongolfclub.com Bantry Bay Golf Club Bantry West Cork Co. Cork Telephone: 027 50579 info@bantrygolf.com www.bantrygolf.com

Cobh Golf Glub Marino Carrigloe. Cobh Co. Cork Telephone: 021 4812399 info@cobhgolfclub.ie www.cobhgolfclub.ie

Cork Golf Club Little Island Co. Cork Telephone: 021 4353451 info@corkgolfclub.ie www.corkgolfclub.ie Dingle Golf Links Ballyferriter Tralee Co. Kerry Telephone: 066 9156255 dinglegc@iol.ie www.dinglelinks.com

Castletroy Golf Club Golf Links Road Castletroy Co. Limerick Telephone: 061 335753 golf@castletroygolfclub.ie www.castletroygolfclub.ie

Doneraile Golf Club Doneraile Co. Cork Telephone: 022 24137 info@donerailegolfclub.com www.donerailegolfclub.com

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Dunloe Golf Course Gap of Dunloe Killarney, Co. Kerry 064 6644578 info@dunloegolfcourse.com www.dunloegolfcourse.com Dooks Golf Club Dooks Glenbeigh Co. Kerry Telephone: 066 9768205 office@dooks.com www.dooks.com

Dunmore Golf Club Dunmore Clonakilty, Co. Cork Telephone: 023 8834644 dunmoregolfclub@gmail.com www.dunmoregolfclub.ie

Fota Island Golf Club Carrigtwohill Co. Cork Telephone: 021 4883700 reservations@fotaisland.ie www.fotaisland.ie

Dunmore East Golf Club Dunmore East Co.Waterford Telephone: 051 383151 info@dunmoreeastgolfclub.ie www.dunmoreeastgolfclub.ie

Gold Coast Golf Club Ballinacourty Dungarvan Telephone: 058 45555 info@goldcoastgolfclub.com www.goldcoastgolfclub.com

Doonbeg Links Doonbeg Co Clare Telephone: 065 9055601 info@doonbeggolfclub.com www.doonbeggolfclub.com

East Clare Golf Club Bodyke Co. Clare Telephone: 061 921322 info@eastclare.com www.eastclare.com

Glengarriff Golf Club Glengarriff Cork Telephone: 027 63150 Email enquiries via website www.glengarriffgolfclub.com

Douglas Golf Club Maryborough Douglas Co. Cork Telephone: 021 4895297 admin@douglasgolfclub.ie www.douglasgolfclub.ie

East Cork Golf Club Gortacrue Midleton Co. Cork Telephone: 021 4631687 eastcorkgolfclub@eircom.net www.eastcorkgolfclub.ie

Harbour Point Golf Club Clash Road Little Island, Cork Telephone: 021 4353094 golf@harbourpoint.ie www.harbourpoint.ie

Ennis Golf Club Drumbiggle Road Ennis Co. Clare Telephone: 065 6824074 info@ennisgolfclub.com www.ennisgolfclub.com

Kanturk Golf Club Fairy Hill Kanturk, Co. Cork Telephone: 029 50534 info@kanturkgolf.com www.kanturkgolf.com

Dundrum House Hotel, Golf Dundrum Cashel Co. Tipperary Telephone: 062 71717 golfshop@dundrumhouse.ie www.dundrumhousehotel.com

Faithlegg Golf Club Faithlegg House Faithlegg, Co. Waterford Telephone: 051 382241 golf@fhh.ie www.faithlegg.com

Kenmare Golf Club Kenmare Co. Kerry Telephone: 064 6641291 info@kenmaregolfclub.com www.kenmaregolfclub.com

Dungarvan Golf Club Knocknagranagh Dungarvan Co. Waterford Telephone: 058 41605 dungarvangc@eircom.net www.dungarvangolfclub.com

Fermoy Golf Club Corrin Fermoy Co. Cork Telephone: 025 32694 fermoygolfclub@eircom.net www.fermoygolfclub.ie

Kilkee Golf Club East End Kilkee Co. Clare Telephone: 065 9056048 killkeegolfclub@eircom.net www.kilkeegolfclub.ie

Dromoland Castle Golf Club Dromoland Castle Newmarket on Fergus Co. Clare Telephone: 061 368144 golf@dromoland,ie www.dromoland.ie

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Killarney Golf Club Mahony’s Point Killarney Co. Kerry Telephone: 064 6631034 reservations@killarney-golf.com www.killarney-golf.com

Limerick County Golf Club Ballyneety Co. Limerick Telephone: 061 351881 info@limerickcounty.com www.limerickcounty.com

Mitchelstown Golf Club Gurrane Mitchelstown Co. Cork Telephone: 025 24072 info@mitchelstown-golf.com www.mitchelstown-golf.com

Killorglin Golf Club Steelroe Killorglin Co. Kerry Telephone: 066 9761979 kilgolf@iol.ie www.killorglingolf.ie

Limerick Golf Club Ballyclough Limerick Co. Limerick Telephone: 061 415146 information@limerickgolfclub.ie www.limerickgolfclub.ie

Kilrush Golf Club Parknamoney Kilrush Co. Clare Telephone: 065 9051138 info@kilrushgolfclub.com www.kilrushgolfclub.com

Lismore Golf Club Ballyin Lismore, Co. Waterford Telephone: 058 54026 lismoregolfclub@eircom.net www.lismoregolf.org

Monkstown Golf Club Monkstown Co. Cork Telephone: 021 4841376 office@monstowngolfclub.com www.monkstowngolfclub.com

Kinsale Golf Club Farrangalway Kinsale Co. Cork Telephone: 021 4773258 office@kinsalegolf.com www.kinsalegolf.com

Lisselan Golf Club Lisselan Estate County Cork Telephone: 023 33249 info@lisselan.com www.lisselan.com

Muskerry Golf Club Carraigrohane Co. Cork Telephone: 021 4385297 muskgc@eircom.net www.muskerrygolfclub.ie

Macroom Golf Club Macroom Co. Cork Telephone: 026 41072 mcroomgc@iol.ie www.macroomgolfclub.com

Nenagh Golf Club Beechwood Nenagh Co. Tipperary Telephone: 067 31476 nenaghgolfclub@eircom.net www.nenaghgolfclub.com

Lahinch Golf Club Lahinch Co. Clare Telephone: 065 7081003 info@lahinchgolf.com www.lahinchgolf.com

Mahon Golf Club Cloverhill Blackrock Co. Cork Telephone: 021 4292212 info@mahongolfcourse.ie www.mahongolfclub.com

Newcastle West Golf Club Rathgonan Ardagh Co. Limerick Telephone: 069 76500 info@newcastlewestgolf.com www.newcastlewestgolf.com

Lee Valley Golf Club Ovens Co. Cork Telephone: 021 7331721 leevalleygc@eircom.net www.leevalleygcc.ie

Mallow Golf Club Ballyellis Mallow Co. Cork Telephone: 022 21145 mallowgolfclubmanager@eircom.net www.mallowgolfclub.net

Old Head Golf Links Kinsale Co. Cork Telephone: 021 4778 444 info@oldhead.com www.oldhead.com

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Parknasilla Golf Club Sneem Co. Kerry Telephone: 064 6645195 info@parknasillahotel.ie www.parknasillahotel.ie/golf

Slievenamon Golf Club Clonacody. Lisronagh Clonmel Co. Tipperary Telephone: 052 6132213 info@slievenamongolfclub.com www.slievenamongolfclub.com

Water Rock Golf Course Midleton, Co. Cork Telephone: 21 4613499 waterrock@eircom.net www.waterrockgolfcourse.com

Raffeen Creek Golf Club Ringaskiddy Co. Cork Telephone: 021 4378430 raffeengca@eircom.net www.raffeencreekgolfclub.com

Spanish Point Golf Club Spanish Point Milltown Malbay Co. Clare Telephone: 065 7084198 info@spanishpointgolfclub.com Website n/a

Waterford Castle Golf Club The Island Ballinakill Co. Waterford Telephone: 051 871633 info@waterfordcastle.com www.waterfordcastle.com

Rathbane Golf Club Rathbane Crossagalla, Limerick Telephone: 061 313655 info@rathbanegolfclub.com www.rathbanegolfclub.com

Waterford Golf Club Newrath Co. Waterford Telephone: 051 876748 info@waterfordgolfclub.com www.waterfordgolfclub.com Thurles Golf Club Turtulla Thurles Co. Tipperary Telephone: 0504 21983 thurlesgolf@eircom.net www.thurlesgolfclub.com

Ring of Kerry Golf Club Templenoe Killarney Co. Kerry Telephone: 064 6642000 marketing@ringofkerrygolf.com www.ringofkerrygolf.com

Tipperary Golf Club Rathanny Co. Tipperary Telephone: 062 51119 tipperarygolfclub@eircom.net www.tipperarygolfclub.com

Waterville Golf Club Waterville Co. Kerry Telephone: 066 9474102 info@waterfordgolfclub.com www.watervillegolflinks.ie

Tralee Golf Club Ardfert Co. Kerry Telephone: 066 36379 info@traleegolfclub.com www.traleegolfclub.com

West Waterford G&CC Dungarvan Co. Waterford Telephone: 058 43216 info@westwaterfordgolf.com www.westwaterfordgolf.com

Roscrea Golf Club Derryvale Roscrea Co. Tipperary Telephone: 0505 21130 info@roscreagolfclub.ie www.roscreagolfclub.ie Shannon Golf Club Shannon Co. Clare Telephone: 061 471849 info@shannongolfclub.ie www.shannongolfclub.ie Skellig Bay Golf Club Waterville Co. Kerry Telephone: 066 9474133 info@skelligbay.com www.skelligbay.com Skibbereen Golf Club Licknavar Skibbereen Co. Cork Telephone: 028 21227 info@skibbgolf.com www.skibbgolf.com

Woodstock Golf Club Shanaway Road Medas Co. Clare Telephone: 065 6829463 proshopwoodstock@eircom.net www.woodstockgolfclub.com Tramore Golf Club Newtown Tramore Co. Waterford Telephone: 051 386170 info@tramoregolfclub.com www.tramoregolfclub.com

Youghal Golf Club Knockaverry Youghal Co. Cork Telephone: 024 92787 youghalcolfclub@eircom.net www.youghalgolfclub.ie

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Ulster Introduction

Ulster From the natural wonders of the Giants Causeway and the Marble Arch caves, to the country houses and gardens of Castleward, Mount Stewart and Florencecourt, the glorious sandy beaches on the Antrim coast and the tranquil shores of Lough Erne and Strangford Lough, right across to the spectacular and rugged coastline of Donegal there is much to see and do in this varied and beautiful province of Ulster.

There are the bustling and colourful cities of Belfast and Londonderry, with their many stylish bars, restaurants, hotels and many historical attractions. However, if you’re looking for breathtaking scenery, the Antrim Coast really is as impressive as its reputation suggests.

It is one of the most beautiful shorelines in Ireland, winding past towering cliffs, sandy beaches, picturesque harbours and family resorts. Inland lies Lough Neagh, the largest lake in Great Britain and Ireland and the Fermanagh lakelands, sprinkled with tiny islands, wooded parks and monastic ruins.

On the west coast lies Donegal, with its breathtaking misty mountains, serene lakes and dramatic coastlines. Donegal boasts a vast rugged coastline softened regularly by a succession of beautiful beaches with golden sand and clear fresh waters. Inland, Donegal is wild and unspoilt with winding roads leading to never-ending spectacular vistas.

Major attractions include Glenveagh National Park and Castle, Tory Island, Glebe House and Gallery, Colmcille Heritage Centre, Fort Dunree Military Museum and Abbey Mill Wheels.

Letterkenny, County Donegal’s largest town, has a vibrant atmosphere. It’s a great place to shop for everything from high street fashions to quality handcrafted goods and designer clothes - alternatively, you can relax and enjoy a coffee in one of Letterkenny’s many continental-style cafes. Seaside resorts like Bundoran provide a change of mood - if you’re looking for lively nights filled with music, song and dance, then Bundoran is the place to go.

The golf courses in Ulster contain an impressive mix of quality Parkland, Heathland and Links courses, and in Royal Portrush and Royal County Down, two world renowned golf courses along with Ballyliffin and Rosapenna in Donegal, all of which offer a spectacular links challenge to keep golfers from both sides of the Atlantic returning to these shores again and again.

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Antrim Golf Club 45 Castle Road Antrim, Co. Antrim BT41 4NA Telephone: 028 94429001 antrim.golfclub@ntlworld.com www.antrimgolfclub.com

Ballyclare 25 Springvale Road, Ballyclare Co. Antrim BT39 9JW Telephone: 028 9332 2696 info@ballyclaregolfclub.net www.ballyclaregolfclub.net Ballyearl 585 Doagh Road, Newtownabbey, Antrim, BT41 1LL Telephone: 028 90848287 Email n/a Website n/a

Bangor Broadway Bangor, Co. Down BT20 4RH Telephone: 028 9127 0922 office@bangorgolfclubni.co.uk www.bangorgolfclubni.co.uk

Ardminnan 15a Ardminnan Road Portaferry, Co. Down BT22 1QJ Telephone: 028 42771321 markgowan@tiscali.com www.ardminnan.com

Ballyliffin Golf Club Ballyliffin Inishowen, Co. Donegal Telephone: 074 9376119 info@ballyliffingolfclub.com www.ballyliffingolfclub.com

Belvoir Park 73 Church Road Newtownbreda, Belfast BT8 7AM Telephone: 028 9064 6714 info@belvoirparkgolfclub.com www.belvoirparkgolfclub.com

Ashfield Freeduff, Cullyhanna Newry, Co. Armagh BT35 0JJ Telephone: 02830 868180 secretary@ashfieldgolfcourse.com www.ashfieldgolfcourse.co.uk

Ballymena 128 Raceview Road, Ballymena Co. Antrim BT42 4HY Telephone: 028 2586 1487 Email enquiries via website www.ballymenagolfclub.com

Aughnacloy 99A Tullyvar Road Aughnacloy, Co. Tyrone BT69 6BL 028 8555 7050 Email n/a Website n/a

Ballyreagh Glen Road Portrush, Antrim, BT56 8LX Telephone: 028 7082 2028 Email n/a Website n/a

Blacklion Golf Club Toam, Blacklion, via Sligo, Co.Cavan Telephone: 071 98 53024 info@blackliongolf.com www.blackliongolf.com

Balmoral 518 Lisburn Road Belfast BT9 6QX Telephone: 028 9038 1514 enquiries@balmoralgolf.com www.balmoralgolf.com

Blackwood 150 Crawfordsburn Road Clandeboye, Bangor, Co. Down BT19 1GB Telephone: 028 91 852706 info@blackwoodgolfcentre.com www.blackwoodgolfcentre.com

Banbridge 116 Huntly Road Banbridge, Co. Down BT32 3UR Telephone: 02840 662 211 info@banbridgegolfclub.com www.banbridgegolfclub.net

Bright Castle 14 Coniamstown Road, Bright Downpatrick, Co. Down BT30 8LU 028 4484 1319 Email n/a Website n/a

Ardglass Castle Place Ardglass, Co. Down BT30 7TP Telephone: 028 44 841219 info@ardglassgolfclub.com www.ardglassgolfclub.com

Ballybofey & Stranorlar Golf Club The Glebe Stranorlar, Co Donegal Telephone: 074 91 31093 info@ballybofeyandstranorlargolfclub.com www.ballybofeyandstranorlargolfclub.com

Ballycastle 2 Cushendall Road Ballycastle, Co. Antrim BT54 6QP Telephone: 028 207 62536 info@ballycastlegolfclub.com www.ballycastlegolfclub.com

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Buncrana Golf Club Railway Road, Ballymacarry Buncrana, Co. Donegal Telephone: 07493 62279 info@buncranagolfclub.com www.buncranagolfclub.com

Castle Hume Belleek Road Enniskillen, BT93 7ED Telephone: 028 6632 7077 info@castlehumegolf.com www.castlehumegolf.com

Co. Cavan Golf Club Arnmore House Drumelis Co. Cavan Telephone: 049 4331541 cavangc@iol.ie www.cavangolf.ie

Castlereagh Hills Manns Corner, Upper Braniel Road Gilnahirk, Belfast BT5 7TX Telephone: 028 90448477 Email enquiries via website www.castlereaghhills.com

Crossgar 231 Derryboy Road, Crossgar Downpatrick, Co. Down BT30 9DL Telephone: 028 44831523 Email n/a www.info-net.co.uk

Bundoran Golf Club Bundoran Co. Donegal Telephone: 071 9841302 info@bundorangolfclub.com www.bundorangolfclub.com

Clandeboye 51 Tower Road, Conlig Newtownards, Co. Down BT23 3PN Telephone: 028 9127 1767 info@cgc-ni.com www.cgc-ni.com

Cruit Island Golf Club Cruit Island Kincasslagh, Donegal Telephone: 074 9543296 Email enquiries via website www.cruitislandgolfclub.com

Burnfield House 10 Cullyburn Rd Newtonabbey, Co. Antrim BT36 5BN Telephone: 028 9083 8448 Email n/a Website n/a

Cliftonville 44 Westland Road Belfast BT14 6NH Telephone: 02890744158 Email enquiries via website www.cliftonvillegolfclub.com

Cushendall 21 Shore Road Cushendall, Co. Antrim BT44 0NG Telephone: 028 2177 1318 info@cushendallgolfclub.com www.cushendallgolfclub.com

Bushfoot 50 Bushfoot Road Portballintrae, Co. Antrim BT57 8RR Telephone: 028 2073 1317 admin@bushfootgolfclub.co.uk www.bushfootgolfclub.co.uk

Clones Golf Club Hilton Park Clones Co. Monaghan Telephone: 047 56017 clonesgolfclub@eircom.net www.clonesgolfclub.com

Cairndhu 192 Coast Road, Ballygally Larne, Co. Antrim, BT40 2QG Telephone: 028 2858 3324 cairndhugc@btconnect.com www.cairndhugolfclub.co.uk

Cloverhill Lough Road Mullaghbawn, Co. Armagh BT35 9XP Telephone: 028 30889 374 info@cloverhillgolfclub.co.uk www.cloverhillgolfclub.co.uk

Donaghadee 84 Warren Road, Donaghadee, Co. Down BT21 0PQ Telephone: 028 91883624 office@donaghadeegolfclub.com www.donaghadeegolfclub.com

Carnalea Station Road Bangor, Co. Down BT19 1EZ Telephone: 028 9146 5004 Email n/a www.carnaleagolfclub.com

Concra Wood Golf & CC Castleblayney Co. Monaghan Telephone: 042 9749485 Email enquiries via website www.concrawood.ie

Donegal Golf Club Murvagh, Laghey Co. Donegal Telephone: 074 9734054 info@donegalgolfclub.ie www.donegalgolfclub.ie

Carrickfergus 35 North Road Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim BT38 9LL Telephone: 028 93351803 carrickfergusgc@btconnect.com www.carrickfergusgolfclub.co.uk

County Armagh The Demesne, Newry Road Armagh, Co. Armagh BT60 1EN Telephone: 028 3752 5861 Email enquiries via website www.golfarmagh.co.uk

Downpatrick 43 Saul Road Downpatrick, Co. Down, BT30 6PA Telephone: 028 4461 5947 Email enquiries via website www.downpatrickgolfclub.org.uk

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Dunfanaghy Golf Club Dunfanaghy Letterkenny, Co. Donegal Telephone: 074 9136335 dunfanaghygolf@eircom.net www.dunfanaghygolfclub.com

Holywood Nuns Walk, Demesne Road Holywood, Co. Down BT18 9LE Telephone: 028 9042 5503 mail@holywoodgolfclub.co.uk www.holywoodgolfclub.co.uk

Dungannon 34 Springfield Lane Dungannon, Co. Tyrone BT70 8QX Telephone: 028 8772 7485 dungannon.golfclub@btopenworld.com www.dungannongolfclub.com

Galgorm Castle Galgorm Road Ballymena, Co. Antrim BT42 1HL Telephone: 028 256 46161 golf@galgormcastle.com www.galgormcastle.com

Kilkeel Mourne Park, Ballyardle Kilkeel, Co. Down BT34 4LB Telephone: 028 417 65095 info@kilkeelgolfclub.org www.kilkeelgolfclub.org

Dunmurry 91 Dunmurry Lane Dunmurry, Belfast BT17 9JS Telephone: 028 9062 1314 info@dunmurrygolfclub.com www.dunmurrygolfclub.com

Garron Tower St Macnissi’s College Carnlough, Co Antrim, BT44 0JS Telephone: 028 2888 5202 Email n/a Website n/a

Killymoon 200 Killymoon Road Cookstown, Co. Tyrone BT80 8TW Telephone: 028 86763460 Email n/a www.killymoongolfclub.com

Gracehill 141 Ballinlea Road Ballymoney, Co. Antrim BT53 8PX Telephone: 028 2075 1209 info@gracehillgolfclub.co.uk www.gracehillgolfclub.co.uk

Kirkistown Castle 142 Main Road Cloughey, Co. Down BT22 1JA Telephone: 028 4277 1004 kirkistown@supanet.com www.linksgolfkirkistown.com

Edenmore 70 Drumnabreeze Road, Magheralin Craigavon, Co. Armagh BT67 0RH Telephone: 028 9261 9241 info@edenmore.com www.edenmore.com

Greenacres 153 Ballyrobert Road Ballyclare, Co. Antrim BT39 9RT Telephone: 028 9335 4111 info@greenacresgolfcentre.co.uk www.greenacresgolfcentre.co.uk

Knock Summerfield, Upper Newtownards Road Dundonald, Belfast BT16 0DX Telephone: 028 90483825 knockgolfclub@btconnect.com www.knockgolfclub.co.uk

Enniskillen Castlecoole Enniskillen, BT74 6HZ Telephone: 028 6632 5250 enniskillengolfclub@mail.com www.enniskillengolfclub.com

Greencastle Golf Club Greencastle Co. Donegal Telephone: 074 9381013 info@greencastlegolfclub.net www.greencastlegolfclub.com

Lambeg Bells Lane, Lambeg Lisburn, Co. Antrim BT27 4QH 028 9266 2738 Email n/a Website n/a

Greenisland 156 Upper Road, Greenisland Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim BT38 8RW Telephone: 028 9086 2236 greenislandgolf@btconnect.com www.greenislandgolfclub.co.uk

Larne 54 Ferris Bay Road Islandmagee, Co. Antrim BT40 3RT Telephone: 028 93382228 info@larnegolfclub.co.uk www.larnegolfclub.co.uk

Fintona Finton Co. Tyrone BT78 2BJ Telephone: 028 82841480 fintonagolfclub@btconnect.com www.fintonagolfclub.com

Helen’s Bay Golf Road, Helen’s Bay Bangor, Co. Down BT19 1TL Telephone: 028 9185 2815 mail@helensbaygc.com www.helensbaygc.com

Letterkenny Golf Club Barnhill Letterkenny Co. Donegal Telephone: 074 9121150 info@letterkennygolfclub.com www.letterkennygolfclub.com

Fortwilliam 8a Downview Avenue Belfast BT15 4EZ Telephone: 028 9077 0980 administrator@fortwilliam.co.uk www.fortwilliam.co.uk

Hilton Templepatrick Castle Upton Estate Templepatrick, Co. Antrim BT39 0DD Telephone: 028 9443 5542 Email enquiries via website www.hilton.co.uk/templepatrick

Lisburn 68 Eglantine Road Lisburn, Co. Antrim BT27 5RQ Telephone: 028 92677216 info@lisburngolfclub.com www.lisburngolfclub.com

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Loughgall 11 Main street Loughgall,Co. Armagh BT61 8HZ Telephone: 028 3889 2900 Email n/a www.loughgallgolfclub.co.uk

Massereene 51 Lough Road Antrim, Co. Antrim BT41 4DQ Telephone: 028 94464074 info@massereene.com www.massereene.com

Ormeau 50 Park Road Belfast BT7 2FX Telephone: 028 90640700 ormeau.golfclub@btconnect.com www.ormeaugolfclub.co.uk

Mount Ober 24 Ballymaconaghy Road Belfast BT8 4SB Telephone: 028 9079 5666 Email n/a www.mountober.com Lough Erne Golf Resort Belleek Road Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh, BT93 7ED Telephone: 028 66323230 info@loughernegolfresort.com www.loughernegolfresort.com

Mourne Golf Links Road Newcastle, Co. Down, BT33 OAN Telephone: 028 4372 3218 info@mournegolfclub.co.uk www.mournegolfclub.co.uk

Portadown 192 Gilford Road Portadown, Co. Armagh BT63 5LF Telephone: 028 3835 5356 info@portadowngolfclub.co.uk www.portadowngolfclub.co.uk

Mahee Island 14 Mahee Island, Comber Newtownards, Co. Down BT23 6EP Telephone: 028 97541234 info@maheegolf.com www.maheegolf.com

Narin & Portnoo Golf Club Portnoo Co. Donegal Telephone: 074 95 45107 Email enquiries via website www.narinportnoogolfclub.ie

Portsalon Golf Club Portsalon Fanad, Co. Donegal Telephone: 074 9159459 info@portsalongolfclub.com www.portsalongolfclub.com

Mallusk Antrim Road, Glengormley Newtonabbey, Co. Antrim BT36 4RF Telephone: 028 9084 3799 Email n/a Website n/a

Newtownstewart 38 Golf Course Road Newtownstewart, Co. Tyrone BT78 4HU Telephone: 028 8166 1466 newtown.stewart@lineone.net www.newtownstewartgolfclub.com

Malone 240 Upper Malone Road Dunmurry, Belfast BT17 9LB Telephone: 028 9043 1394 admin@malonegolfclub.co.uk www.malonegolfclub.co.uk

North West Golf Club Lisfannon Buncrana Co. Donegal Telephone: 074 9361715 secretary@northwestgolfclub.com www.northwestgolfclub.com

Mannan Castle Golf Club Donaghmoyne Carrickmacross Co. Monaghan Telephone: 042 9663308 info@mannancastlegolfclub.ie www.mannancastlegolfclub.ie

Nuremore Golf Club Carrickmacross Co. Monaghan Telephone: 042 9661 438 info@nuremore.com www.nuremore.com

Manor House Marine Lough Erne Killadeas BT94 1NY Telephone: 028 686 28100 info@manormarine.com www.manormarine.com

Omagh 83a Dublin Road Omagh, Co. Tyrone BT78 1HQ Telephone: 028 8224 3160 Email n/a Website n/a

Lurgan The Demesne, Lurgan Craigavon, Co. Armagh BT67 9BN Telephone: 028 38322087 lurgangolfclub@btconnect.com lurgangolfclub.com

Portstewart Golf Club 117 Strand Road, Portstewart, Co.Londonderry, BT55 7PG Telephone: 028 7083 2015 bill@portstewartgc.co.uk www.portstewartgc.co.uk

Radisson Blu Farnham Estate Farnham Estate Cavan Co. Cavan Telephone: 049 4377700 info.farnham@radissonblu.com www.farnhamestate.ie

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Spa 20 Grove Road Ballynahinch, Co. Down BT24 8PN Telephone: 028 97562365 info@spagolfclub.net www.spagolfclub.net Radisson Roe Park Hotel and Golf Resort Limavady Co. Londonderry BT49 9LB Telephone: 028 777 22222 Reservations.Limavady@RadissonSAS.com www.radissonroepark.com

Rockmount 28 Drumalig Road Carryduff, Co. Down BT8 8EQ Telephone: 028 9081 2279 info@rockmountgolfclub.com www.rockmountgolfclub.com

St Patrick’s Golf Links Carrigart Co. Donegal Telephone: 074 9155114 info@stpatricksgolflinks.com www.stpatricksgolflinks.com Strabane 33 Ballycolman Road Strabane, Co. Tyrone BT82 9PH Telephone: 028 71 382271 info@strabanegolfclub.co.uk www.strabanegolfclub.co.uk

Rosapenna Golf Club Downings Letterkenny Co. Donegal Telephone: 074 9155000 golf@rosapenna.ie www.rosapenna.ie

Royal Belfast Station Road, Craigavad Holywood, Co. Down BT18 0BP Telephone: 028 9042 8586 admin@royalbelfast.com www.royalbelfast.com

Tandragee Markethill Road Tandragee, Co. Armagh BT62 2ER Telephone: 028 3884 1272 office@tandragee.co.uk www.tandragee.co.uk

Rossmore Golf Club Cootehill Road Co. Monaghan Telephone: 047 71222 info@rossmoregc.com www.rossmoregc.com

Scrabo 233 Scrabo Road Newtownards, Co. Down BT23 4SL Telephone: 028 9181 2355 admin.scrabogc@btconnect.com www.scrabo-golf-club.org

Temple 60 Church Road Lisburn, Co. Down BT27 6UP Telephone: 028 9263 9213 info@templegolf.com www.templegolf.com

Shandon Park 73 Shandon Park Belfast BT5 6NY Telephone: 028 9080 5030 shandonpark@btconnect.com www.shandonpark.net Royal Portrush Dunluce Road Portrush, Co. Antrim BT56 8JQ Telephone: 028 7082 2311 info@royalportrushgolfclub.com www.royalportrushgolfclub.com

Silverwood Golf Centre Tormoyra Lane, Silverwood Lurgan, Co. Armagh BT66 6NG Telephone: 028 38325380 silverwoodgolfclub@myrainbowmail.com www.silverwoodgolfclub.com

Rathmore Bushmills Road Portrush, BT56 8JG Telephone: 028 7082 2996 info@rathmoregolfclub.co.uk www.rathmoregolfclub.co.uk Ringdufferin 36 Ringdufferin Road, Killyleagh Downpatrick, Co Down, BT30 9PH Telephone: 028 44 828812 Email n/a Website n/a

The Royal County Down 36 Golf Links Road Newcastle, Co. Down BT33 0AN Telephone: 028 4372 2419 golf@royalcountydown.org www.royalcountydown.org Warrenpoint Lower Dromore Road Warrenpoint, Co. Down BT34 4LN Telephone: 028 4175 3695 office@warrenpointgolf.com www.warrenpointgolf.com

Slieve Russell Golf Club Cranaghan Ballyconnell Co. Cavan Telephone: 049 9525090 enquiries@slieverussell.ie www.slieverussell.ie

Whitehead McCrea’s Brae, Whitehead Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim BT38 9NZ Telephone: 028 9337 0820 info@whiteheadgolfclub.com www.whiteheadgolfclub.com

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In the provincial capital, Malaga, stands the military fortress of the Alcazaba, built by the Moors in the 11th century. At the far end of the Costa del Sol is the geographical & political oddity Gibraltar, with visits to see the Barbary Apes and abundant military history. This great diversity means that it has something to offer just about everyone, with enough entertainment and variety to please all types of visitor.

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