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KILLARNEY GOLF & FISHING CLUB Killarney Golf & Fishing Club was established in 1893 and is one of the oldest clubs in the country. It is located just one mile from the bustling tourist town of Killarney and is the ideal base from which to explore the golfing gems of the region. The Club is nestled within Ireland’s largest National Park on the shores of Lough Leane with stunning vistas of the highest mountain range in the country – the MacGillycuddy Reeks. The club is home to two Championship layouts – Killeen, a four-time European Tour Irish Open venue, and the timeless Mahony’s Point – our members favourite! Both courses have enjoyed significant investment in recent years and are presenting better than ever. Killarney Golf & Fishing Club offers an unrivalled golfing experience for players of all abilities, from the highest handicap to the World’s best Tour Professionals, a round here is one to remember. HOST VENUE TO THE IRISH OPEN IN 1991, 1992, 2010 & 2011 AND THE RYDER CUP CHALLENGE TOUR IN 2005 & 2006. Phone: [phone] Email: [email protected] www.killarneygolfclub.ie DES0064 - DG Adverts.indd 16 21/01/2019 16:18 The sixth oldest golf club in the world Royal Musselburgh Golf Club is at the start of the famous stretch of golf courses on the East Lothian coast, situated to the east of Musselburgh on the B1361, this picturesque parkland course is certainly worth the visit. The Club is the sixth oldest in the world originating at the 9 hole Musselburgh Levenhall links where the Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers, Royal Burgess Golfing Society and Bruntsfield Golf Club also played. Pride of place in the Royal Musselburgh is the Old Club Cup dating back to 1774, the oldest trophy still competitively played for in the world. The Royal Musselburgh Golf Club, Prestongrange House, Prestonpans, EH32 9RP Telephone: [phone]