Favourite Hole : The short par four 13th is a gentle dogleg to the right . From the high tee you can let your ambitions get the better of you
What ' s in the Bag ? An understanding of playing golf shots off sloping lies and how uphill and downhill targets will affect your distances .
Delgany
There are some steep courses in Ireland , and Delgany sits at the high table when it comes to cavorting hillside golf . High tees , high greens , woodland and trees make this a fun , fun parkland . It is old too , so the trees are big and colourful , and these give the holes their individuality . Surprisingly , there ’ s plenty of room to play so by all means go wild with your driver – it is too tempting not to – but staying on the many sloping fairways and finding your way around the gentle doglegs should be your number one concern , especially on the opening holes where position is key . The 12th is probably the course ’ s best known hole ( Index 1 ) but the par threes are particularly strong with the steep descent to the 16th green promising the tee shot of the day . The club is renowned for its four Ryder Cup heroes ( one of only two clubs in the world to boast such a feat ) and a visit to the bar where the trophies and history are displayed is a must .
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