Favourite Hole : The par four 18th is such a strong finishing hole , curving gently left around the water which threatens off the tee and on the approach .
What ' s in the Bag ? You ’ ll need to drive well for the whole day .
The Heritage
Much of the attention focused on The Heritage concentrates on the Seve Ballesteros connection ( and design ). It is little wonder . The enigmatic Seve still conjures up all that is enthralling about the game of golf . And plenty of that can be found at The Heritage , too . The course opened in 2004 , and golfers are met first by the statue of the great man and then the stylish clubhouse . It is worth heading up to the balcony and looking out over the stunning lake which separates the 9th and 18th – two of the best holes which both conclude underneath the clubhouse . The course is laced with water but it is only one of the challenges you ’ ll face as holes flow over the gently shaped , open Co . Laois countryside . There are dramatic and complex bunkers throughout and they define many holes – they certainly intimidate off the tee and on approaches . This is a long course so be grateful that landing areas are generous . Excellent facilities include the Seve ‘ Natural Golf ’ School . A hotel sits alongside .
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