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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