Favourite Hole: The 1st hole is a cracking par five which shows off much of the course from the high tee. The hole drops quickly and sweeps through the trees.
What ' s in the Bag? The ability to deal with some deliciously unpredictable terrain.
Royal Curragh
In 2013, The Curragh uncovered proof that it was the oldest golf club on the island. They used that opportunity to revive their‘ Royal’ prefix. It has given a unique club a deservedly higher profile. The free-draining soil means play is possible all year round, although the spring / summer months may prove most attractive when the gorse is in full bloom. It is both alluring and a fair warning of the risks of going too far offline. Realistically, that shouldn’ t happen as there is space to play. There are plenty of changes in elevation and those bumpy, heathland-like fairways and natural greens mean every single shot is an adventure. The sheep that once roamed the course are now mere spectators.
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