Designed by the legendary pairing of Mr. Pat Ruddy and Mr. Tom Craddock, the 18-hole championship golf course is presented in pristine condition all year long. The course boasts beautifully tree lined fairways, perfectly manicured greens and wonderful water features which meander throughout the course, offering golfers of all levels a most enjoyable golfing experience.
Nice gentle opening hole to ease you into your round. The key here is to avoid going left as you will definitely get blocked out by the large trees. Hit towards the bunker on the right and favour the right hand side of the green for your approach.
First one of our magnificent par 3s. It may look easy but choosing the right club is essential. A bunker and water await at the front of the green, with more water lurking at the back. A high shot onto the middle of the green is all that’s required.
Nice open fairway and a chance to hit the driver. Positioning the second shot is the vital. Long hitters may have an opportunity to reach the green in two. If laying up, leave yourself a comfortable distance and hit the middle of the green for a regulation par.
Now for a challenge! Accuracy is key off the tee. Find the fairway and don’t worry about the bunkers or out of bounds left. Second shot is a long and tough. Tricky green at the end of all that. It’s easy from here now that Index 1 is completed.
A downhill Par 3 which required great accuracy to find the putting surface. Any ball missing the green to the left will be swallowed up by the lateral water hazard.
A gentle dogleg right with water down the left side. Really tricky green with anything missed left generally finding the water. If you can’t reach the green in two, layup short of the bunkers and focus on pitching your third shot close. Four is a great score here.
Nice short par 4, but there must be something. Ah yes, a lake in front of the green! Hit down as close as you can to the water and try not to go past the flag. The green slopes from back to front, inspired by the 12th hole at Augusta National.
One of our signature holes with much risk and reward. A good drive will leave you approx. 200 yards to carry the water. If you’re not feeling brave, lay up as close as you can to the water leaving yourself a short iron. Take an extra club don’t squeeze the grip too tight!
A straightforward hole, however, the second shot plays longer than it looks. Can be very deceptive so just trust the yardage. Now also might be time for a quick drink, snack or some restocking of balls. Refreshments can even be ordered from the tee to be ready for collection!
Now for the easier of the two nines! Off the tee, bunkers line the fairway but don’t let that put you off, it’s of the widest fairways on the course. A very long green so make sure you pitch it well on, a little slope at the front stops everything.
A right to left tee shot is ideal here. The green is very narrow and well protected by bunkers. There is a little ridge running across the middle of the green making putting tricky if you’re on the wrong side. Get in trouble right or left, take your medicine.
A fantastic Par 5 which gives you a great chance to improve on your score. Very tempting to go for in two with the yardage. If you do, you have to be very careful. The green is well protected by bunkers and the water is closer to the green than you think.
A picture-perfect Par 3 which can play quite long. Don’t be short, as your ball could trickle all the way to the water. The further up the green you are, the easier your putt will be. Get the ball to pin high and you will have no difficulty making an easy par.
Deceptively narrow off the tee, OB guards the entire left-hand side of this hole. Hitting area is wider than it looks, but this hole demands an accurate tee shot, otherwise a bogey or worse almost always awaits. Once you reach the putting surface, you’ve a great chance of holing out.
The last of the par 3’s. 165 yards slightly uphill. Be mindful of the wind in this area, as it tends to swirl around. Take plenty of club, relax that grip pressure and enjoy the feeling of a pure strike. Well done, if you have played all the par 3’s well.
If you are able, open the shoulders and hit a nice gentle fade, avoid the bunkers on the left as they eliminate the green in 2. The longest green on the course at 43 yards so club selection for the approach is vital. A great time to make a birdie.
The last of the par 5’s. Don’t be greedy, three smooth shots and you should be there. Place your second shot between the bunkers leaving a short iron for your third. The OB to the left and back of the green is closer than it looks. Par is a good score here.
Now to finish in style. Take a deep breath and let the drive go. Keep the second shot to the left-hand side and avoid that water on the right. One of best closing holes in Irish golf! A par here will make dinner in our Lír Restaurant taste even more incredible!