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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 on this site.
Carlow Golf Club
Carlow Golf Club, Deerpark, Dublin Road, Carlow.
Tel: 059-9131695 Fax; 059-9140065 Website: www.carlowgolfclub.com Email: info@carlowgolfclub.com Set in the beautiful green countryside of the South East, Carlow Golf Club is a 27-hole parkland course laid out in a former wild deer park attached to the old Bruen Estate. The course has a sandy sub-soil which is links like with undulating terrain, numerous elevated tees, several excellent dog legs and small slick putting surfaces. Carlow is playable twelve months of the year and a plugged ball is almost unheard of. It's qualities are further enhanced by the water hazards at the 1st, 2nd, 10th and llth holes. The new 9-hole Oak Park golf course at Carlow Golf Club is a truly terrific layout designed by the renowned architect, Jeff Howes. Situated on rolling terrain, this par 35-course provides a superb challenge to golfers of all standards. Carlow Golf Club is currently ranked in the top 20 of great golf courses in Ireland. One thing is guaranteed, once you visit Carlow you will receive excellent hospitality, a good day's golf and memories treasured forever.Type of courseDeerpark course -18 hole parkland - 5974 metres - par 70.Oak Park course - 9 hole parkland - 2923 metres - par 35.Opening hoursDaylight 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.
Leinster Hills Golf Club
Leinster Hills Golf Club, Graiguealug, Nurney, Co. Carlow.Tel: 059-9148974 An exciting new addition to Carlow's golfing product comes on stream in August 2005 with the opening of Leinster Hills Golf Club. This course will be a unique experience for all who play it with stunning views of the Dublin, Wicklow, Slieve Bloom and Blackstairs Mountains. Situated 6 miles from Carlow Town, Tullow and Bagenalstown off the N80, well signposted.Type of course 18 hole parkland - 5805 metres - par 70.Opening hoursSummer 8.00 a.m. - 8.00 p.m. Winter 8.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. Clubhouse facilities. Light snacks, minerals, tea and coffee available. Meals can be arranged locally on request.
Killerig Golf Club
Killerig Golf Club, Kilierig, Co. Carlow.Tel: 059-9163000 Fax: 059-9163005 Website: www.killerig-golf.ie/index.asp Email: info@killerig.com Killerig is enjoyable for the Club golfer, and when required capable of challenging the best- Des Smyth. Since opening in May 2000, Kilierig Golf Club is going from strength to strength and winning many golfing admirers along the way. Located just outside Carlow town in a fabulous setting with the Wicklow Mountains to the east and Killeshin Hills to the west. Designed by Des Smyth and Declan Brannigan this imaginatively laid out course has water in play on six of its 18 U.S.G.A. specification greens. The course, which is playable year round provides a challenging game of golf with some stunning scenery and memorable sunsets. The club houseincorporating Brannigan's Bar includes a fully equipped pro shop, full shower and changing facilities, restaurant and bar. New to Kilierig are the luxury 4 star Golf Lodges overlooking the 10th green. Finished to the highest standards with all modern conveniences they provide the perfect base for a golfing or leisure holiday in Carlow.Type of course: 18 hole championship parkland.Length: 6165 metres. Par 72. Opening hours; Daylight hours. Breakfast, lunch and dinner menus available all day
Mount Wolseley Hilton Hotel, Spa & Country Club, Tullow, Co. Carlow
Tel: 059-9151674 Fax: 059-9152123 Website: www.mountwolseley.ie Email: info@mountwolseley.ie 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 bur testing 18 holes of championship golf, none of which will disappoint even the most discerning player". This par 72-course will provide 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.Type of course; 18 hole championship parklandLength: 6498 metres. Par 72.Opening hours: Daylight hours. Clubhouse including a bar and restaurant with full bar and dining room facilities available from 10.00 a.m. - 7.00 p.m.
Borris Golf Club, Borris
Tel: 059-9773310/9773143 Fax: 059-9773750 Email: borrisgolfclub@eircom.net 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 modern sand based greens and an automatic watering system. It would be difficult to find a course in a more picturesque setting, with the stately McMurrough Kavanagh family seat in the background - a very good test of golf. Practice area and putting green available. Visitors will enjoy the warm and friendly atmosphere of the clubhouse.Type of course: 9 hole parklandLength; 5680 metres. Par 70. SSS 69Opening hours; Daylight hours.The Clubhouse opens every day offering full bar facilities and light snacks. Full meals available on request.
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