Palmerstown House Estate
The site of a former stud – hence the name – this is a muscular course built with championship ambitions. It has that grand, glamorous feel, it has space and length, it has a magnificent clubhouse( part of Palmerstown House which dates back to the 1860s) and no expense was spared in its creation. Here, water abounds with 13 holes introducing ponds, lakes and streams. From the back tees the course measures 7,419 yards, but from the regular tees it is a more modest and manageable 6,468 yards – Christy O’ Connor Jr was kind enough to provide four men’ s tees. Gentle mounding steers you past pampas grasses, flowerbeds and tall trees, over generous fairways, around the water features and towards big swinging greens. The four par fives are a perfect example of what the course offers, with double doglegs whipping left and right around water and substantial bunkering. It’ s little wonder that they are among the hardest on the course. This is a big parkland experience and with no climbs to speak of you’ ll be well up for a grand day out.
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