Hole 1 – Vardon
Distances:
| Blue | 333m |
| Yellow | 324m |
| Ladies | 316m |
| Par | 4 |
| Index | 12 |
Description:
A generous fairway for the opening drive. This hole is named after Harry Vardon , who designed the Course. A good drive leaves a mid iron to the green.
A generous fairway for the opening drive. This hole is named after Harry Vardon , who designed the Course. A good drive leaves a mid iron to the green.
Hole 2 – The Field
Distances:
| Blue | 470m |
| Yellow | 442m |
| Ladies | 433m |
| Par | 5 |
| Index | 8 |
Description:
This Par 5 has bunkers left and right of the fairway to catch the wayward drive. The longer hitters can reach in two otherwise you need to be accurate with your second shot to avoid the bunkers which leaves around 100mtrs to a green that drops from back to front.
This Par 5 has bunkers left and right of the fairway to catch the wayward drive. The longer hitters can reach in two otherwise you need to be accurate with your second shot to avoid the bunkers which leaves around 100mtrs to a green that drops from back to front.
Hole 3 – Calamity
Distances:
| Blue | 115m |
| Yellow | 105m |
| Ladies | 95m |
| Par | 3 |
| Index | 16 |
Description:
This is a short par 3 however you must be accurate with your approach to a small green that drops from back to front.
This is a short par 3 however you must be accurate with your approach to a small green that drops from back to front.
Hole 4 – Dartry
Distances:
| Blue | 331m |
| Yellow | 291m |
| Ladies | 288m |
| Par | 4 |
| Index | 4 |
Description:
A great Par 4 that needs an accurate drive to set up a mid iron approach. The best option for the second shot is the middle of the green as there are bunkers left and right of this narrow green.
A great Par 4 that needs an accurate drive to set up a mid iron approach. The best option for the second shot is the middle of the green as there are bunkers left and right of this narrow green.
Hole 5 – O’Connors Dell
Distances:
| Blue | 281m |
| Yellow | 275m |
| Ladies | 266m |
| Par | 4 |
| Index | 14 |
Description:
Named after the great Christy O’Connor Snr, who spent 10 years of his early career at Bundoran, take a three iron/rescue to leave a full second shot. The green drops steeply from back to front. This means that your second shot must be under the hole or face the possibility of three putting.
Named after the great Christy O’Connor Snr, who spent 10 years of his early career at Bundoran, take a three iron/rescue to leave a full second shot. The green drops steeply from back to front. This means that your second shot must be under the hole or face the possibility of three putting.
Hole 6 – Classiebawn
Distances:
| Blue | 146m |
| Yellow | 141m |
| Ladies | 136m |
| Par | 3 |
| Index | 18 |
Description:
A great Par 3 with the Atlantic Ocean providing the backdrop to the Green. Avoid the left at all costs. Depending on the wind direction you could take anything from a short iron to a fairway wood.
A great Par 3 with the Atlantic Ocean providing the backdrop to the Green. Avoid the left at all costs. Depending on the wind direction you could take anything from a short iron to a fairway wood.
Hole 7 – The Road
Distances:
| Blue | 324m |
| Yellow | 279m |
| Ladies | 274m |
| Par | 4 |
| Index | 6 |
Description:
A fantastic Par 4 that has a tight fairway where left is dead. The second shot requires great accuracy. The elevated green is narrow and has many undulations. Clubbing (take more than you think) is crucial here as anything short means tough chip or devilish putt. Take time here to check the picturesque surroundings.
A fantastic Par 4 that has a tight fairway where left is dead. The second shot requires great accuracy. The elevated green is narrow and has many undulations. Clubbing (take more than you think) is crucial here as anything short means tough chip or devilish putt. Take time here to check the picturesque surroundings.
Hole 8 – Roughey
Distances:
| Blue | 395 |
| Yellow | 364m |
| Ladies | 339m |
| Par | 4 |
| Index | 2 |
Description:
A tough Par 4. Your drive should take you to the highest point on the Course where your long-mid iron approach needs to take into account the usual wind from the left. Bunkers on the left and right guard the green. Par 4 here will almost certainly win the hole in any match. Again look around… it doesn’t get any better than this!
A tough Par 4. Your drive should take you to the highest point on the Course where your long-mid iron approach needs to take into account the usual wind from the left. Bunkers on the left and right guard the green. Par 4 here will almost certainly win the hole in any match. Again look around… it doesn’t get any better than this!
Hole 9 – Aughrus
Distances:
| Blue | 363m |
| Yellow | 351m |
| Ladies | 323m |
| Par | 4 |
| Index | 10 |
Description:
This hole, downhill to the green, plays shorter than you think. Your drive needs to be over the white stone. This should leave a short iron approach. Always play one less that you think. This hole represents a good birdie opportunity.
This hole, downhill to the green, plays shorter than you think. Your drive needs to be over the white stone. This should leave a short iron approach. Always play one less that you think. This hole represents a good birdie opportunity.
Hole 10 – Reservoir
Distances:
| Blue | 367m |
| Yellow | 358m |
| Ladies | 348m |
| Par | 4 |
| Index | 3 |
Description:
A great Par 4 to start the back nine. Your drive should you take to the highest point on the Course where a long iron approach should take into account the left and right camber of the fairway.. A par 4 here feels like a birdie.
A great Par 4 to start the back nine. Your drive should you take to the highest point on the Course where a long iron approach should take into account the left and right camber of the fairway.. A par 4 here feels like a birdie.
Hole 11 – Tullan
Distances:
| Blue | 382m |
| Yellow | 374m |
| Ladies | 372m |
| Par | 4 |
| Index | 5 |
Description:
This would be the signature hole on the Course. A superb par 4 that commands fantastic views of the North West Atlantic Coastline. Your drive needs to be on the fairway. The second shot club selection is rescue-long-iron to an elevated green with many undulations.
This would be the signature hole on the Course. A superb par 4 that commands fantastic views of the North West Atlantic Coastline. Your drive needs to be on the fairway. The second shot club selection is rescue-long-iron to an elevated green with many undulations.
Hole 12 – Baillie
Distances:
| Blue | 326m |
| Yellow | 307m |
| Ladies | 307m |
| Par | 4 |
| Index | 11 |
Description:
Named after the original designer of this 123 year old Course. It is a straight forward Par 4 where you should take an extra club for your second shot.
Named after the original designer of this 123 year old Course. It is a straight forward Par 4 where you should take an extra club for your second shot.
Hole 13 – Puffin
Distances:
| Blue | 196m |
| Yellow | 176m |
| Ladies | 159m |
| Par | 3 |
| Index | 9 |
Description:
A long Par 3. Aim your club to the right of the green to allow for the camber from right to left.
A long Par 3. Aim your club to the right of the green to allow for the camber from right to left.
Hole 14 – Butchart
Distances:
| Blue | 373m |
| Yellow | 355m |
| Ladies | 342m |
| Par | 4 |
| Index | 7 |
Description:
A par 4 that dog-legs to the left. Your drive must be played to the right center of the fairway. A good drive will leave you with a mid iron approach to a green that is well guarded with bunkers.
A par 4 that dog-legs to the left. Your drive must be played to the right center of the fairway. A good drive will leave you with a mid iron approach to a green that is well guarded with bunkers.
Hole 15 – The Point
Distances:
| Blue | 390m |
| Yellow | 375m |
| Ladies | 368m |
| Par | 4 |
| Index | 1 |
Description:
A tough Index 1 Par 4 which has a narrow fairway leaving a long approach to a small target. Accuracy is the key at all times on this hole.
A tough Index 1 Par 4 which has a narrow fairway leaving a long approach to a small target. Accuracy is the key at all times on this hole.
Hole 16 – Larks Nest
Distances:
| Blue | 142m |
| Yellow | 137m |
| Ladies | 130m |
| Par | 3 |
| Index | 17 |
Description:
A Par 3 that commands your full attention. Play to the left half portion of the green and be happy with your par. Again wind will be a factor in club selection
A Par 3 that commands your full attention. Play to the left half portion of the green and be happy with your par. Again wind will be a factor in club selection
Hole 17 – The Farm
Distances:
| Blue | 458m |
| Yellow | 404m |
| Ladies | 360m |
| Par | 5 |
| Index | 13 |
Description:
A par which is reachable in two for the accurate long hitters. Beware of the bunkers left and right if you are taking this one on.
A par which is reachable in two for the accurate long hitters. Beware of the bunkers left and right if you are taking this one on.
Hole 18 – Terminus
Distances:
| Blue | 319m |
| Yellow | 310m |
| Ladies | 287m |
| Par | 4 |
| Index | 15 |
Description:
A tough Par 4 where many a good round has been undone. Your drive should leave you with a mid-iron approach where no heroics should be attempted. Play to the middle of the green as the bunkers will gather any slightly wayward shot.
Your round should be extremely enjoyable and after all that walking and superb views you deserve a nice pint of Guinness in our well appointed bar. We hope you will enjoy playing our golfer friendly Course and then take some time to enjoy the superb views again from our upstairs Bar and Restaurant.
A tough Par 4 where many a good round has been undone. Your drive should leave you with a mid-iron approach where no heroics should be attempted. Play to the middle of the green as the bunkers will gather any slightly wayward shot.
Your round should be extremely enjoyable and after all that walking and superb views you deserve a nice pint of Guinness in our well appointed bar. We hope you will enjoy playing our golfer friendly Course and then take some time to enjoy the superb views again from our upstairs Bar and Restaurant.