Golf Courses in Southeast Ireland
Bunclody
There is probably no better finish to any Irish golf course than the thrilling ride provided by the final five holes at Bunclody. Jeff Howe has created a course that maximises its location beside the River Slaney as it flows through the former Hall-Dare estate. Clever bunkering and subtle tee placements amongst the trees complement the natural setting.
Carlow
Carlow is an old and classic golf course widely regarded as one of the leading Irish championship layouts. One of the few such layouts to have a par of only 70, Carlow combines variety, some challenging tee-shots and small, slick greens to test golfers of every level and ability. There are great views from many of the holes.
Faithlegg
Faithlegg is a Patrick Merrigan golf course near the banks of the River Suir just outside Waterford City. Much of the routing is through mature woodland of the former Faithlegg estate with Merrigan's familiar hallmarks added - undulating, fast greens, strategic bunkering and judicious use of natural water hazards.
Kilkenny
Kilkenny is a short, tight and challenging golf course located near the centre of Kilkenny City. Tom Simpson and Molly Gourlay are credited with the design, adding nine holes and re-designing the existing nine in 1937. No surprise then that Gourlay's penchant for short holes are again in evidence at the four short holes.
Mount Juliet
Mount Juliet is the best known and most popular southeastern golf course having hosted both the Irish Open and the WGC AmEx Championship. Beautifully situated on the Mount Juliet estate, Jack Nicklaus' design makes full use of the sprawling landscape adorned with magnificent trees and bisected by the River Nore.
Mount Wolseley
Mount Wolseley is part of a large resort of the same name located on a 2,500 acre estate in County Carlow. It is a long and demanding golf course with water a real threat on over half the holes and the greens are multi-tiered and tricky. The setting is fantastic and the course routed with plenty of space, maximising the beautiful surroundings.
Rosslare
Rosslare is a quintessential links on a narrow strip of land adjoining Rosslare Strand. In this case the outward holes are on the land side leaving the journey for home right along the beach. Rosslare is relatively flat links but does offer its share of run-offs, undulations, pot bunkers and blind shots as is in keeping with proper links golf.
Tramore
Tramore has always been one of Ireland's leading parkland courses ever since the club moved to the present site in 1937. Jeff Howes elevated its status with a major remodelling project in 2005, the result being like a polished diamond. There is a bit of everything here, classic parkland holes, holes with a heathland feel and a 'links wind'.
Waterford Castle
Golf on a river island is the offering at Waterford Castle, accessible only by complimentary ferry that takes just a few minutes. Des Smyth used 200 of the 301 acre island to create a wonderful golf course through mature woodland and around the 15th century manor house. Waterford Castle provides an excellent test in a thoroughly enjoyable setting.
