Favourite Hole : The par four 16th is a dogleg right , out of the dunes onto flatter terrain . You can attack the dogleg , making this a terrific risk vs . reward hole .
What ’ s in the Bag ? An appreciation of how the wind affects the well routed course and finesse around perfect greens .
Co . Louth
Co . Louth ( aka Baltray ) is one of Ireland ’ s great links , 45 minutes north of Dublin . It has graced this coastline since 1892 , but it will forever be known for more recent events : Shane Lowry winning the Irish Open in 2009 . It does , however , have a long and distinguished history , with its impeccable design embracing old school strategy and finesse . This is especially true with the slopes around the greens , and on the four excellent par threes . The putting surfaces are sublime and are forever mentioned when Co Louth is appraised . Today , raised tee boxes help to show off the beauty of the course ’ s holes which typically fall into two types : the subtle and the dramatic . The biggest dunes are pressed up against the sea and this is where the most dramatic holes exist , with the renowned run from the 12th to the 16th promising some outstanding thrills . The more subtle holes are no less dramatic for the challenges they present , and with two loops of nine across a spacious landscape the wind will hit you from every angle . Smart , tactical golf is required . Excellent facilities and onsite accommodation is available .
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