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County Antrim (NI)

Ballymena Golf Club is situated about two miles north east of Ballymena on the fringes of the "Britain in Bloom" award-wining village of Broughshane.

It's a well drained (the driest inland course in Ireland) heathland / parkland layout. As a result it's playable all year round.

The course is relatively short at 5300 metres, due to six searching par 3's and a challenging well-bunkered back nine, scoring is not as simple as it's length makes it appear.

Balmoral Golf Club. Established in 1914, the course at Balmoral offers a stern test to golfers of all playing standards over its 6,276 yards of mature parkland, situated less than three miles from Belfast city centre.

Whilst only a Par 69 the Standard Scratch of 70 gives testament to the challenge the course offers.

Belvoir Park Golf Club. The first President of the Club was the Lord Deramore whose family had for generations owned the land that was to become the golf course.

The Club purchased 163 acres of the Deramore estate on a 10,000 year lease.

By permission of Lord Deramore, the Club was permitted to use his family coat-of-arms. The course was opened by Lord Deramore in June 1929 with Sir William Turner hitting the first shot.

Cairndhu Golf Club has a reputation as a warm, welcoming and friendly place with an excellent bar, function room and Professional's shop along with the best catering in East Antrim. 

Our course is demanding yet fair and boasts arguably the best views in Ireland; from the rugged Glens of Antrim across to the Mull of Kintyre, the Paps of Jura, Southern Scotland and the Ailsa Craig.

Dunmurry Golf Club is situated in Co Antrim just 10 minutes drive from both Belfast City Centre to the North and the town of Lisburn to the South.

The course is easily accessible to visitors, located only 5 minutes from the M1 motorway. 

The 18 hole (par 70) parkland course lies adjacent to the River Lagan and offers an enjoyable yet challenging test of golf for players of all standards.

At Dunmurry the golfer will enjoy some of the best playing conditions in Ulster.

Fortwilliam Golf Club is located off the Antrim Road at Downview Avenue in the suburbs of North Belfast.

It is situated in an area of natural beauty with the Cavehill to the north-west and Belfast Lough to the east.

Although not a long course, it provides a good test of golf as most holes have narrow tree-lined fairways and small difficult-to-read greens.

Larne Golf Club has a magnificent setting on the Peninsula of Islandmagee with glorious panoramic views of the Antrim Coast and, across the Irish Sea to the West Coast of Scotland.

Its nine holes offer a fine challenge for golfers of all standards and a warm welcome awaits in the clubhouse when the round is finished

The Royal Portrush Golf Club was founded in 1888 and became the Royal Country Club when the Duke of York became its patron.

County Carlow

Carlow Golf Club is one of the finest inland courses in Ireland, and is an excellent challenge for golfers of all standards.

They have hosted such prestigious tournaments as the 2002 Irish Close Championship and the 2005 World One-Arm Championship, as well as being the home of Ireland's oldest scratch cup, the Midland Scratch Cup.

County Clare

The Doonbeg Golf Club is located at a new Greg Norman course along the coastline of County Clare.

Dromoland: Tee times are limited to members only on weekend and holiday morning until 10.00 a.m. Tee times for groups may be made directly with the Golf and Country Club.

East Clare: Rural golf course and a favorite with the locals.

Ennis Golf Club plays on an immaculately manicured 18 hole Par 71 parkland course.

Its tree lined fairways and tight greens present a considerable challenge, while its relatively even terrain of 5600m make it an ideal course for the holiday and society golfer.

Kilkee Golf Club is a Cliff Top Links course established since 1896 the course has panoramic views of the Atlantic.

Open all year round with full Bar and Restaurant facilities. Competitions available daily throughout July and August.

Kilrush This one is a bit of a root. Short choppy holes but Irish golf and fun nonetheless.

Lahinch The old course is the famous championship golf course.

The origins of Lahinch Golf Club go back to the closing decade of the nineteenth century.

In 1892 officers of the famous Black Watch Regiment stationed in Limerick came upon a vast wilderness of dune land two miles from the spectacular Cliffs of Moher.

Being good Scotsmen, they knew at once that they had found the perfect terrain for a golf links. When this came to the attention of Alexander W. Shaw and Richard J. Plummer, prominent officials of the Limerick Golf Club, they at once went out and made enquiries.

The result was a second journey on April 9th when an eighteen-hole course was marked out.

They were helped in the laying out of the course by officers of the Black Watch Regiment. Lahinch Golf Club was duly founded on Good Friday, 15th April 1892, and the first game of golf played there.

Shannon Golf Club The course has, over the forty years, matured into one of the best inland courses in Munster and Ireland.

It is a parkland course of 6763 yards with fairways of natural meadow grass planted on either side with spruce, evergreens and a wide variety of deciduous trees.

Woodstock See hotel listing on right. This course is lovely and plays long.

County Cork

Bandon Golf Club has a testing parkland course in beautiful sylvan setting with natural hazards abounding.

Set on the undulating slopes of the Bandon Valley the course meanders around the ruins of the stately old Castlebernard with many of the holes being protected by water and bunkers.

The course was founded initially in 1909 and was the first west cork club to be extended to 18 holes in the 1970's.
 

Bantry Bay Golf Club's 18 Hole, Championship Course, open all year, towers above the head of Bantry Bay, in the Far West of County Cork.

Fourteen holes immediately overlook the shore where the warm Gulf Stream first touch land on this side of the Atlantic, Fuchsias abound, and there are splendid panoramic views across the sea and islands to the Beara Mountains, Sheep's Head and the Mizen Peninsula.

East Cork Golf Club was founded in 1968 when Eamon and Peg Moloney converted their dairy farm into a nine hole golf course.

The Course is situated on the outskirts of Midleton, bordered by two rivers, making it an ideal parkland location for a golf course.

Eddie Hackett, one of Irelands foremost Golf Course Architects designed the course and local development contractor, Ned Moran carried out the work.

The Course was officially opened on the 10th of November 1969 by the late Mr. Brian Lenihan, T.D.

Fermoy Golf Club, established in 1892, is a wooded course representing a challenging test for both the expert and the novice golfer.

The newly refurbished clubhouse and restaurant overlook the rolling course and countryside.

Fota Island Golf Club is located a few minutes drive from Cork City with its international airport and passenger ferry terminal.

It lies 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 a challenging, par 71, championship course which is very much in the traditional mode, featuring pot bunkers and undulating putting surfaces.

Kanturk Golf Club's course is set in a scenic area with splendid views of Mount Hilary and the surrounding countryside, and is a challenging 5721 metre Par 72 layout which demands accuracy from the tee and good iron play as the greens are small and not easy to hit in regulation. 

Mallow Golf Club has a parkland course with exceptional views of the Mushera and the distant Galtee mountains.

Set in the heart of the Blackwater Valley, Mallow's undulating treelined fairways transport the golfer from tee to green and provide an enjoyable testing round of golf.

Old Head Golf Links continues to take the golfing world by storm. The brainchild of John and Patrick O'Connor, the Club has developed into one of the most recognised and sought after golf experiences anywhere on earth.

In keeping with the timeless traditions of Old Head, our objectives are to develop as a Private International Members' Club, which will be a haven for golfers around the world.

County Derry (NI)

Castlerock Golf Club The Championship Mussenden Course is a par 73 with five par-5's, four par-3's, and nine par-4's. The best-known hole is the fourth, called the Leg o ‘ Mutton, a 200 yard par-3 with a railway line to the right, a burn to the left and a raised green.

City of Derry Golf Club. The 18 hole course spans almost 6,000 metres, variety being its main feature, with lush green fairways meandering through mature woods providing a protective habitat for many wild creatures.

With impressive views of the wide sweep of the River Foyle with a back drop of distant hills this great course enjoys one of the most picturesque settings anywhere in the world.

County Donegal

Donegal Golf Club. Murvagh, Laghey, Donegal Town, Co. Donegal

Rosapenna Golf Links. The Old Tom Morris Course 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.

County Down (NI)

Royal County Down is one of the oldest Golf Clubs in Ireland with traditions dating back for more than one hundred years.

County Dublin

Citywest Hotel and Golf Resort: See listing on right.

Dun Laoghaire Golf Club is a beautiful, suburban 18-hole course, founded in 1910, was done by the legendary Harry Colt in the early part of the century, and whilst it does not have the length of many courses (5,313 metres), careful club selection is required to score well. 

Edmondstown Golf Club is a Championship Course situated amongst the most delightful surroundings on the foothills of the Dublin Mountains in Ireland, and only 11km (7 miles) from Dublin's city centre.

A testing parkland course, it lends itself to the golfer who desires a socially enjoyable round of golf on a well-maintained and manicured golf course.

Elm Park Golf and Sports Club was founded in 1924 and provides members and visitors alike with a range of facilities including an 18 Hole Golf Course, 7 Grass Tennis Courts and 7 All-Weather Floodlit Courts, Driving Range, 18 Hole Putting Green and Clubhouse facilities.

Howth Golf Club is located on the beautiful scenic peninsula of Howth in north-east County Dublin, Ireland.

The club features wonderful views over the city of Dublin, south to Dun Laoghaire, Bray and Co. Wickow, north over Co. Dublin and Co. Louth and the sea to the east.

On a clear day you can see as far as the Mountains of Mourne in Co. Down.

Milltown Golf Club, established in 1907, has one of the finest parkland courses in Dublin.

Portmarnock Golf Club, a links golf course designed by Bernhard Langer, is reported to be one of the best in Ireland.

Royal Dublin Golf Club: Located on an island in Dublin Bay. Originally designed by the renowned architect, Harry Colt, 2006 sees the completion of the final phase of the magnificent programme of improvement by the doyen of links development, Martin Hawtree.

In addition to a radical redesign of the 6th, 7th and 8th holes, over three winters Mr Hawtree has adjusted the architecture of every hole. His team has raised all of the greens, adding beautiful contouring.

Woodbrook Golf Club is perched on top of one hundred foot seacliffs. It is landscaped on all sides and steeped in history. Woodbrook offers a new challenge to today's golfer.

Leading new-age architect Peter McEvoy has handsomely redesigned Woodbrook's layout. The result being a course that sits comfortably alongside other rich new creations
such as Mount Juliet, The K Club and Portmarnock Links.

County Fermanagh (NI)

Enniskillen Golf Club was established in 1896, a superb 18 hole parkland course set beside Castlecoole Estate.

The course is situated in the heart of Fermanagh's Lakeland and within easy walking distance from the town centre, and commands outstanding views over the town and surrounding countryside.

The Course is a Par 71 and   has well matured tree lined fairways and   has elevated tees on the seventh and ninth holes overlooking the surrounding area, our first hole has been found to be intimidating especially  for those of us with a slight fade.

County Galway

Galway Bay Golf Resort is located on the Atlantic Ocean. This provides a dramatic backdrop to this Par 72 PGA Championship 18-hole golf course.

Galway Golf Club has long been recognised as possessing one of the finest courses in the country.

Indeed, in the year 2002, it once again played host to the Bulmers sponsored All-Ireland Cups and Shields Finals.

This excellent parkland course is centrally located in Salthill, just three miles from Galway City Centre.

It has a magnificent new clubhouse (with full catering facilities) which boasts panoramic views of Galway Bay and the Burren from its elevated site.

The Club has a proud and distinguished history dating back to its inception in 1895. During this period, the club has collected many honours and it's members have represented the Club at the highest levels.

Oughterard Golf Club was established in 1974. This charming and challenging course is set in tranquil parkland at Oughterard, Co. Galway, just 15 miles from Galway City on the N59 - the gateway to Connemara.

Tuam Golf Club is one of the premier parkland courses in the West of Ireland. The club was founded in 1904

County Kerry

Ballybunion Golf Club. After playing Ballybunion for the first time, a man would think that the game of golf originated here. It is a course that will test your patience. It is not a course that favours one particular style of play over another, but one that simply rewards good play and good shots.

Dingle Golf Links. Each hole on this magnificient links is carved from the natural landscape of one of the most unspoiled parts of Europe, with hazards laid down long before the game of golf was dreamt of, including a winding "burn" that twists and turns through the entire course.

Dooks 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.

Kenmare Golf Club was founded in 1903, and was extended to 18 holes in 1993. Whilst the course can be very exacting for a good player, it is never unfair to the weak.

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.

The Ring of Kerry Golf and Country Club is famed for its spectacular scenery, its VIP playing guest list and the intoxicating hospitality of the Kerry people. It has now established itself as the "must play" course of any golfer visiting Ireland's south west.

Tralee Golf Club opened in October 1984. It was the first European golf course designed by Arnold Palmer.

When he first saw the area upon which his company was to build Tralee golf links, he was ecstatic about the possibilities.

"I have never come across a piece of land so ideally suited for the building of a golf course" he said.

County Kildare

Ireland's K Club has two magnificent 18 hole championship golf courses designed by Arnold Palmer. The Palmer Course, and the Smurfit Course are considered two of Ireland's finest championship golf courses. Perfect for that golf weekend, golf vacation or European golf trip - each course has its own characteristics and special set of challenges design to test golfers of all standards.

Knockanally Golf Club's championship golf course was founded in 1985, and stands on 125 acres of parkland with many water hazards and stately, mature trees all round, with delightful views over the North Kildare countryside.

County Leitrum

Carrick on Shannon Golf Club: It is an excellent 18-hole course with delightful diversity of scenery.

The new nine holes were built on recently purchased land that sweeps down to Drumharlow Lake and the Boyle River creating some spectacular views of the lake and river.

County Limerick

Adare Golf Club is an 18 hole championship golf course which opened in 1995 and is set on the 840 acre estate of Adare Manor Hotel & Golf Resort.

This was the last major golf course designed by the legendary Robert Trent Jones, Senior. This majestic design has gained international acclaim as one of his finest creations.

County Longford

Longford Golf Club,
Dublin Road,
Tel :+353(0)43 46310

A warm welcome awaits you at County Longford Golf Club, one of the foremost golf courses in the midlands.

It is an 18 hole parkland course overlooking Longford town, with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and mature trees providing a beautiful back drop to all the holes.

County Mayo

Ashford Castle Golf Course is a beautiful 9 hole 2996 yards par 35 parkland course providing the perfect environment for which golfers of all ages to hone their skills. Ashford Castle Golf is complimentary to residents (guests).

County Meath

County Meath Golf Club is situated 1 mile from the town of Trim - home of Trim Castle, one of the largest Norman castles in Ireland, close to the Hill of Tara where the high kings of Ireland once lived and near Newgrange lies this excellent parkland golf course.

This 6088 yard par 73 parkland golf course is maintained to a very high standard.

Each hole tests every aspect of an individual's game from tee to green. The fairways are designed to be a challenge for golfers who aspire to position themselves long off the tee, but are forgiving to shorter drivers.

County Offaly

Birr Golf Club: Welcome to the website for Birr Golf Club. We offer a wonderful 18 hole parkland course, Par 70. Visitors are always welcome.

Esker Hills Golf Club is a Christy O' Connor Jr. designed masterpiece, built on unique terrain where no two holes are remotely alike. Spend some time here exploring the ultimate golfing test - it's well worth the effort!

Tullamore Golf Club: From small beginnings over a century ago, Tullamore Golf has emerged as one of the leading park land courses in the country. It now has a membership of over 1000 and attracts a large number of visitors each year.

County Sligo

County Sligo Golf Club: County Sligo Golf Club is situated at Rosses Point, a seaside village eight kilometres north west of Sligo town, and is one of the oldest and best known links courses in Ireland.

Enniscrone Golf Club is one of those links that you can recommend to your friends and visitors without any fear that they will come away disappointed.

Undoubtedly it is its right to be included among such exalted company as Ballybunion, Connemara, Lahinch, Waterville and Bantry Bay as the premier links on the Western seaboard.

County Tipperary

Cahir Park Golf Course is a delightful 18 hole course embracing what was once the heart of Lord Cahir's estate.

Divided in two by the beautiful River Suir this parkland course with its breath taking display of mature trees, streams and lakes will leave a lasting impression on all who play it.

Carrick on Suir Golf Club one of Ireland's premier golf courses in the South East region overlooks the historic town of Carrick-on-Suir with panoramic views of the Suir Valley and is shielded by the beautiful Comeragh mountains.

Founded in 1939, this 18 hole parkland course stretches 6282 meters off the back tees giving every level of golfer a challenge they will rise to and the wish to come back and repeat again and again.

Clonmel Golf Club was founded in 1911 and is one of the oldest clubs in Munster.

Originally a 9 hole, it was extended to 18 in 1973. Clonmel Golf Club is located in the foothills of the Comeragh mountains, almost 3 miles from Clonmel Town.

It is a beautiful and challenging course with spectacular views of the Suir Valley, Slievenamon and Ravens Rock.

Visitors are welcome but booking is advisable particularly at weekends.

Nenagh Golf Club has superbly-designed holes which feature scenic water hazards and an array of cleverly positioned bunkers offer a demanding but fair challenge to competitive and social players alike.

After leaving the eighteenth, golfers can enjoy the warm hospitality of our club house, bar and restaurant.

County Waterford

Dungarvan Golf Club's Championship Parkland course is located 1 mile outside the town of Dungarvan, County Waterford, Ireland and is set against the background of the Comeragh Mountains.

The Dungarvan Golf Triangle special offer allows visitors to play all 3 Dungarvan golf courses for the price of 2.

Tramore Golf Club was founded over 110 years ago in 1894 on a piece of a land adjoining Tramore's old race course in the Back Strand.

Originally opened as a 9 hole links, the course was battered by raging storms, with the sea bursting through the dam between the course and Back Strand on many occasions, including the great storm of 1911, leaving the links unplayable for months on end.

Very little has changed about Tramore Golf Course since it was originally constructed, with it maturing into one of the greats after less than half a century, and in 1987 it was awarded the first of its 3 Irish Close Championships, won that year by our very own Eddie Power.

At just under 6,700 yards off the tips, Tramore is a fair test for golfers of all abilities - but don't be fooled by its undeniable beauty, all it takes is one stray shot to ruin a potentially respectable scorecard and leave you thinking...

Waterford Golf Club was founded in 1912 Waterford Golf Club and is situated on a hill overlooking the historic city of Waterford in the sunny south east of Ireland.

County Wicklow

At Coollattin Golf Club you are surrounded by scenic views of the Wicklow countryside.

We pride ourselves in providing the ideal setting and facilities for making your Golf time with us as enjoyable as possible.

A little more than an hour's drive from Loughlinstown Roundabout from south Dublin or the M50 from west Dublin, Coollattin is a challenging 18 hole course. It is an oasis of calm in a truly beautiful woodland setting.

Coollattin Golf Club is open 7 days a week.

Old Conna Golf Club. Designed by Ireland's renowned golf course designer Eddie Hacket, this beautiful parkland course is located only twelve miles south of Dublin.

It combines panoramic sea and mountain views with exceptional wooded terrain.

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