Headfort ( New )
Headfort has two very different but excellent parkland courses . The New opened in 2001 , spread across a swathe of the old Headfort Estate . It is home to majestic trees , bountiful water features and two islands which are at the heart of the course . Holes fit elegantly into the undulating landscape and , despite its length ( 6,164m middle tees ), every shot is enjoyable . Big ( and straight ) hitters will love it . The par threes are exceptional . The natural water features are , not surprisingly , a constant highlight , appearing in one shape or another on the opening 10 holes , as well as three more . Holes 9 and 10 demand big drives over a lake , so finding land is a victory . A couple of pretty walks to and from tees only adds to the feeling that this course has been here a long time . The two islands are home to a special Asiatic tree collection . Remember that as you try to navigate your way through the heavy woodlands .
Favourite Hole : The par four 10th drives over a wide swathe of water onto one of the tree-drenched islands . A long bridge takes you to a fairway which then doglegs sharply right .
What ' s in the Bag ? Accurate driving to open up the optimum route to the greens . www . headfortgolfclub . ie
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