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Carlow is
a golfer's paradise -
regardless of your skills
or ability, you will find
an impressive variety of
golfing facilities to suit
all levels. The novice is
also well catered for with
driving ranges, pitch &
putt and par 3's. All of
the courses listed here
aim to provide the golfer
– whether beginner or
advanced - with an
unforgettable experience
and a warm, friendly
welcome. For non-golfing
partners and families,
there is a treasure trove
of places to visit and
things to do, which are
listed elsewhere in this
guide.
Carlow Golf Club
Deerpark, Dublin Road,
Carlow
t: 059-9131695
f: 059-9140065
e: info@carlowgolfclub.com
w: www.carlowgolfclub.com
Open week: 2nd – 10th June
2007.
DEERPARK COURSE
Carlow Golf Club is an
inland links, laid out in
a former wild deer park
over undulating terrain
with numerous elevated
tees, several excellent
dog-legs and small slick
putting surfaces.
Extensive, mature woods
are a strong feature in a
pleasant countryside
setting where the
unusually sandy soil has
the bonus of allowing year
round play. The course is
rated among the top 20
Championship Courses in
Ireland.
There are many long par
4's and the 16th, a very
demanding two shotter
played through a
tunnel-like valley, has
been chosen by Christy
O'Connor Snr. as the
foremost 16th hole in
Ireland. The par 5, 18th
offers the chance of a
closing birdie and a
grandstand finish as it
tumbles downhill all the
way back to the clubhouse.
A good ending to a
memorable round.
OAKPARK COURSE
The 9 Hole Par 35, Oakpark
Course, designed by
renowned architect, Jeff
Howes is a truly terrific
layout. Situated on
rolling terrain, it
provides a superb
challenge to golfers of
all standards. Similar to
the Championship Deerpark
course, the emphasis is on
accurate iron play and a
delicate short game to
extricate yourself from
trouble when required!.
TYPE OF COURSE: Deerpark
course: 18 hole parkland –
5974 metres – par 70.
Oak Park course: 9 hole
parkland – 2923 metres –
par 35.
OPENING HOURS: Daylight
hours. The Clubhouse Bar
is open every day from 10
a.m. – 11 p.m. A fully
serviced restaurant offers
a choice of breakfast,
lunch and dinner menus and
is open from 9.30 a.m. –
10 p.m. daily.
GREEN FEES: Midweek Monday
– Friday: €50. Saturday &
Sunday €60.
Group rate – 20 plus:
midweek €45 and weekends
€50. Oak Park Course €20.
LESSONS: By private
arrangement with P.G.A.
professional Mr. Andrew
Gilbert
HIRE SERVICES: Clubs,
caddy car and buggy hire
KILLERIG GOLF CLUB
Killerig, Co. Carlow
t: 059-9163074
f: 059-9163051
e:
golf.killerig@ramadaireland.com
w:
www.ramadakillerig.com
“Killerig is enjoyable for
the Club golfer, and when
required capable of
challenging the best” Des
Smyth
Located just outside
Carlow Town in a fabulous
setting with the Wicklow
Mountains to the east and
the Killeshin Hills to the
west. Designed by Des
Smyth and Declan Branigan,
there are water features
on six holes and the
greens, constructed to the
highest USGA specification
are quite magnificent. The
course, which is playable
all year round provides a
challenging game of golf
with some stunning scenery
and memorable sunsets. The
warm welcome extended and
the air of relaxation sets
the tone for a most
enjoyable golfing
experience. Add to this a
stunning 4 star Ramada
Hotel and Leisure Centre
with a state of the art
Clubhouse and 48 Golf
Lodges overlooking the
course, and you are
guaranteed that your visit
will be unforgettable.
TYPE OF COURSE: 18 hole
championship parkland –
6165 metres – Par 72
OPENING HOURS: Daylight
hours. Breakfast, lunch &
dinner menus available all
day. Full bar Facilities.
GREEN FEES: Individual
Monday – Thursday €30;
Friday €40; Saturday,
Sunday, Bank Holidays €50.
Group Rates Monday –
Thursday €25; Friday €30;
Saturday, Sunday, Bank
Holidays €45
Monday – Thursday
complimentary course hire
for classics booked by
registered charities.
HIRE SERVICES: Clubs,
Caddy Cars, Buggy Hire.
LEINSTER HILLS GOLF
CLUB
Graiguealug, Nurney, Co.
Carlow
t: 059-9148974
e:
info@leinsterhills.com
w:
www.leinsterhills.com
Set in beautiful
surroundings, Leinster
Hills Golf Club is a
unique golfing experience,
on 200 acres of rolling
Carlow countryside. The
topography of this course
is unrivalled and its
layout and design
maximises the wonderful
scenery around it. This
par 70 championship course
offers fantastic vistas of
the surrounding
countryside and the
Dublin, Wicklow and
Wexford mountain ranges.
Designed with the golfer
in mind, Leinster Hills
Golf Club is a challenging
course which will
guarantee many hours of
enjoyment. Situated 9km
from Carlow Town and
Tullow and close to
Bagenalstown off the N80,
well signposted.
Shareholdings available.
Societies catered for.
TYPE OF COURSE: 18 hole
parkland – 5805 metres –
par 70.
OPENING HOURS: Summer 8
a.m. – 8 p.m. Winter 8
a.m. – 5 p.m. Clubhouse
facilities. Light snacks,
minerals, tea and coffee
available. Lunches and
dinners will be available
to groups and societies by
prior arrangement from May
30th.
GREEN FEES: Midweek: €25.
Weekends and Bank Holidays
€35. Midweek group rate
€20, Weekends and Bank
Holidays €25. Buggy hire
€20. Shareholdings
available.
HIRE SERVICES: Trolley
(manual and electric) and
buggy hire available.
MOUNT WOLSELEY HILTON
Tullow, Co. Carlow
t: 059-9151674
f: 059-9152123
e:
golf.mountwolseley@hilton.com
w:
www.hilton.co.uk/mountwolseley
Situated 12 km east of
Carlow town, Mount
Wolseley is set in opulent
surroundings and boasts an
18-hole championship golf
course. According to
Christy O’Connor Junior,
course designer, ” Rarely
after a first look around
a potential site for a
golf course had I been so
impressed as at Mount
Wolseley. What we have
here is a fair but testing
18 holes of championship
golf, none of which will
disappoint even the most
discerning player”. This
par 72-course provides a
challenge to every ability
as each hole presents
demanding approach shots,
with wide landing areas
being the only concession.
With its broad fairways,
unforgiving rough and
picturesque water hazards,
Mount Wolseley has
justifiably played host to
a number of national and
international golf
competitions.
The Mount Wolseley Hilton
International is located
on the grounds of the
eighteenth century
ancestral home of
Frederick York Wolseley,
whose family became
synonymous with the
automotive industry. This
charming resort offers an
eclectic blend of
contemporary design and
lavish detail surrounded
by 200 acres of peaceful
landscape. Featuring 143
bedrooms including four
suites and eight executive
rooms, each with
individually controlled
air conditioning and
interactive IT facilities
with broadband access.
Facilities include:
Restaurant, Bars, Living
Well Health Club and the
Sensory Spa which features
18 treatment rooms,
relaxation pool, dry
flotation, experience
showers, balneotherapy and
Thalgo and Elemis
products.
TYPE OF COURSE: 18 hole
championship parkland –
6,558 metres – par 72.
OPENING HOURS: Daylight
hours. The Clubhouse is
open from 11.30 a.m. –
6.30/7 p.m. daily for
light snacks, lunches and
full dinners. Breakfast
baps available from 10.30
a.m. The Aaron Lounge and
Frederick’s Restaurant are
also open to visitors.
GREEN FEES: from €40 - €90
HIRE SERVICES: Clubs,
trolley and buggy hire.
Borris Golf Club
t: 059-9773310/9773143
f: 059-9773750
e:
borrisgolfclub@eircom.net
In the south of the county
the 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 modern sand
based greens and an
automatic watering system.
The course currently
covers approx. 60 acres
and is proud to possess
some magnificent specimens
of trees including
Beeches, Oaks, Horse
Chestnut, Sweet Chestnut,
Poplars as well as Fir and
Silver Birch. While these
are beautiful to behold
they are also quite a
challenge to avoid! It
would be difficult to find
a course in a more
picturesque setting, with
the stately MacMurrough
Kavanagh family seat in
the background. Practice
area and putting green
available. Visitors will
enjoy the warm and
friendly atmosphere of the
clubhouse. Currently open
for membership.
TYPE OF COURSE: parkland -
5680 metres. Par 70. SSS
69 18 hole currently being
constructed without
disruption to existing 9.
OPENING HOURS: Daylight
hours. The Clubhouse opens
every day offering full
bar facilities and light
snacks. Full meals
available upon request.
GREEN FEES: €25 (€16 when
accompanied by member) –
all week. At weekends
players must be
accompanied by a member of
Borris Golf Club.
HIRE SERVICES: Trolley and
buggy hire.
Ian Kerr Golf Academy &
Carlow Golf Range
Crossneen, Carlow.
t/f: 059-9141683
e:
iankerr@eircom.net
30 bay floodlit, state of
the art golf range set at
the foot of the Killeshin
Hills – a 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
and includes a new
specification putting and
pitching green and
practise bunkers. Resident
P.G.A. professional, Mr.
Ian Kerr, is available for
golf tuition and advice
and his lessons cater for
groups, families and
individuals. Private
teaching area with video
tuition ensures success.
The golf range also has a
large, fully stocked golf
shop. A personalised club
"fitting" service is
available together with a
24-hour full club
re-gripping facility. Tea,
coffee and snacks
available.
OPENING HOURS: Monday –
Friday 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m.
– 7 p.m.
RATE: €4 for 50 balls, €7
for 100 balls.
Carrigleade Golf Course
Carrigleade, St. Mullins,
Co. Carlow
t: 059-9724370 m: + 353
(0)87 2569012
e: carrigleade@gmail.com
An 18-hole parkland, par
58 course with greens of
500 square metres where
the green keeping and
course management is noted
for its excellent
standards. A varied course
with a picturesque,
enjoyable walk. Caters for
societies. Magnificent
stone walls are a
particular feature of this
course while a variety of
trees ensure a good range
of shots. Refreshments
available.
OPENING HOURS: Daylight
hours, year round.
GREEN FEES: Adults €10
midweek, €12 weekend.
Children under 12 €5
midweek, €7 weekend.
LESSONS: Available upon
request.
HIRE SERVICES: Clubs,
buggy and trolley hire.
Park Par 3
Tankardstown, Tullow, Co.
Carlow
t: 059-9181870 m:
087-2350280
e: enquiries@parkpar3.com
w: www.parkpar3.com
Splendid views surround
this course with the
Wicklow Mountains as a
backdrop and Mount
Leinster to the west. This
Par 3 course consist of 18
holes with distances
varying from 114 to 228
yards from tee to pin,
making this a challenging
game for both the beginner
and the more experienced
player. Several
magnificent mature trees
line the course providing
shelter on those rainy
days. The course also
features two large lakes
while plenty of sand traps
must also be overcome,
ensuring a very
challenging experience.
Available for golf classic
and society bookings.
OPENING HOURS: Daylight
hours, year round.
GREEN FEES: Adults €10
midweek, OAP’s and under
18’s €7
LESSONS: Available upon
request.
HIRE SERVICES: Clubs and
trolley hire.
Quinagh House Par 3,
Quinagh House, Carlow.
t: 059-9142088
Quinagh House is an
18-hole par 3 golf course
situated on the outskirts
of Carlow town. The course
features good yardage with
spacious practice greens
and a wide variety of
trees add to the challenge
of a golfing round here.
Refreshments and light
snacks available in the
club house.
OPENING HOURS: Daylight
hours, year round.
GREEN FEES: Adults €12,
O.A.P.’s €7, Students €8,
Juveniles €7.
HIRE SERVICES: Clubs
Within a 30 minute drive
of Carlow are a number of
excellent golf courses
including those at Mount
Juliet, Rathsallagh and
Kilkea Castle.
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