Ryder Cup 2006 Ireland
Golf
The
closest course is Mount
Wolseley 0503 - 51674. Other golf courses include Carlow
Golf Club 0503 - 31695, Killerig
Castle Golf Club 0503 - 63000, and Carrigleade Golf Course 0503
24370, Clonmore Golf Course 0503 71244, Par 3 Golf Club 0503 42088.
Visitors have a marvellous variety of courses to choose from including testing parkland courses and a small number of clubs ideal for families and the less experienced golfer. The novice is also well catered for with driving ranges, pitch & putt and par 3's.
Green fees are good value everywhere and considerably cheaper than in other areas of the country. Most clubs will have special "open weeks" where you can enter competitions and take on the locals with the possibility of going home with something to show for your day. The 19th hole is where the best game is often played - relax and enjoy the hospitality on each of the premises listed here!.
Updated December 2002. If you have comments, please let us know. Thanks.
MOUNT WOLSELEY HOTEL, GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Tullow. Co. Carlow. Tel:
+ 353 (0) 503 51674 Fax: + 353 (0) 503 52123 Website: www.mountwolseley.ie
Email: wolseley@iol.ie
"Rarely after a first look around a potential site for a golf course
had I been so impressed as at Mount Wolseley, not just with the ideal
and natural roll of the ground itself, but with the magnificence of this
delightful rural countryside" Christy 0' Connor Junior. The greatest
compliment that could be paid to Mount Wolseley Hotel, Golf & Country
Club is that it can be enjoyed without ever taking a golf club in hand.
The visual delights arelegion - the meandering River Slaney, just a few
hundred metres away, its banks dressed with the rich cloth of grasses
and deciduous trees, the lakes mirroring the haunting splendour of the
mountains of East Carlow and Wicklow.
The course is a formidable challenge to any golfer with its rich population of mature trees, lakes and rolling terrain. There are no easy holes, with wide landing areas the only concession and demanding approach shots to almost every green. A round of golf at Mount Wolseley is always a treat to remember for golfers who enjoy a challenging and exciting game, in whole a memorable and historic location. Type of course: 18 hole championship parkland. Par 72. Opening hours: Daylight hours. Clubhouse including a be and restaurant with full bar and dining room facilities avail from 10.00 a.m. -11.00 p.m.
CARLOW GOLF CLUB, Deerpark, Carlow. Tel: + 353 (0) 503 31695 Fax: +
353 (0) 503 40065 Website: www.carlowgolfclub.com
Email: carlowgolfclub@tinet.ie
Originally a deer park attached to the former Bruen Estate, this spectacular
18-hole course near Carlow town is currently ranked 17th in order of merit
of great golf courses in Ireland. Extensive, mature woods are a strong
feature in a pleasant countryside setting where the unusually sandy soil
has the 3onus of allowing year round play. Numerous elevated tees, several
excellent dog legs and small slick putting surfaces snsure an enjoyable
and challenging game. Type of course: 18 hole parkland. Length: 5974 metres.
Par 70.
Opening hours: Daylight hours. The Clubhouse Bar is open every day from
10.00 a.m. -11.00 p.m. A fully serviced restaurant offers a choice of
lunch and dinner menus and is open from 09.30 a.m. -10.00 p.m. each day.
Hire Services: Club, trolley and buggy hire.
KILLERIG
CASTLE GOLF CLUB Killerig, Co. Carlow. Tel: + 353 (0) 503 63000 Fax:
+ 353 (0) 503 63005 Website: www.killerig-golf.ie
Email: contact@killerig-golf.ie
"Killerig Castle is enjoyable for the Club golfer, and when required
capable of challenging the best"- Des Smyth. The gentle rolling hills
of Co. Carlow now offer another golfing ewel to the crown of magnificent
courses in Carlow and the surrounding area. Located just outside Carlow
town, Killerig castle Golf Club has already established a reputation
of having some of the finest greens in Ireland. Designed by Des Srnyth
and Declan Branigan this imaginatively laid out course. It has water
in play on six of its 18 U.S.G.A. specification greens. The course,
which is playable all year round is set in in area of rich natural beauty
and provides a challenging game of golf with some stunning scenery and
memorable sunsets. The first phase of the Club House is a log cabin
style building which includes a fully equipped Pro Shop, full shower
and changing facilities and a sandwich bar. Type of course: 18 hole
championship parkland Length: 6165 metres Opening Hours: Daylight hours.
Sandwich bar open 9am (or earlier by prior arrangement) serving breakfast
rolls, soup, sandwiches & wine.
BORRIS GOLF CLUB, Borris Tel: + 353 (0) 503 73143 or 73310 In the south of the county the 9-hole course at Borris commands panoramic views of the neighbouring countryside with Mount Leinster and the Blackstairs mountains to the east, and the Barrow Valley to the west. This parkland course is maintained to a very high standard with a modern, automatic watering system and the texture of the greens compare favourably with the best. It would be difficult to find a course in a more picturesque setting, with the stately McMurrough Kavanagh family seat in the background. Type of course: 9 hole parkland. Length: 5596 metres Par: 70 Opening hours: Daylight hours. The Clubhouse opens every day affering full bar facilities and light snacks. Full meals available on request. Hire Services: Caddy Cars.
MOUNT JULIET, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny A Jack Nicklaus signature course and opened in 1991, this 18-hole parkland has already been voted best inland course in Ireland. Home to the David Ledbetter Golf Academy. Tel: +353 (0)56 73000. Fax: +353 (0)56 73019,
KILKEA CASTLE, Kilkea, Castledermot, Co. Kildare. The 12th century castle hotel is a constant visual presence on this lovely 18-hole parkland course on the River Creese. Tel: +353 (0)503 45555. Fax: +353 (0)503 45505.
CARLOW GOLF RANGE & SHOP Crossneen, Carlow. Tel: + 353 (0) 503 41683. 30 bay floodlit, state of the art golf range set at the foot of the Killeshin Hills - perfect place for golfers of all standards to relax in tranquil surroundings, and to practice and improve all their golfing skills at their own pace. Equipment of the highest standard is provided to ensure a true reflection of the individual's game. The resident PGA professional is available for golf tuition and advice and his lessons cater for groups, families and individuals. The golf range also has a large, fully stocked golf shop, which carries all the leading names in golf clubs, shoes, clothing and equipment. A personalised club "fitting" service is also available together with a 24 hour full club facility. Tea, coffee and snacks. USGA specification putting green and pitching area. Summer opening hours: Monday - Friday 10.00 a.m. - 21.00 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 09.00 a.m. -19.00 p.m. Winter opening hours: Mon. - Fri. 10.00 a.m. - 21.00 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 09.00 a.m. -19.00 p.m.
CARRIGLEADE GOLF COURSE Carrigleade, St. Mullins, Co. Carlow Tel: + 353 (0) 503 24370 Mobile: + 353 (0)87 2569012 An 18-hole, par 3 course with holes of 183m, 177m and 170m and greens of 500 square metres. The green keeping and course management are noted for their high standards. The Blackstairs and Brandon mountains provide a beautiful backdrop to your golfing round. Situated on the Barrow Drive between St. Mullins and Graignamanagh. Opening hours: Day light hours. All year round. Hire Services: Clubs
CLONMORE GOLF COURSE Clonmore, Hacketstown, Co. Carlow Tel:+353(0) 508 71244 Situated in the scenic north-east corner of Co. Carlow in an area noted for its historical interest and photogenic landscape, this golf course is an 18 hole par 3. Opening hours: All year. Daylight hours. Clubs available for hire.
QUINAGH HOUSE PAR 3 Quinagh House, Carlow. Tel: + 353 (0) 503 42088 At Quinagh House near Carlow town is the 18-hole par 3 golf course. Refreshments and light snacks are available in the clubhouse. Clubs available for hire. Opening hours: All year. Daylight hours Within a 30 minute drive of Carlow are a number of excellent golf courses including those at Athy, Mount Juliet, Rathsallagh and Kilkea Castle.
