Favourite Hole: The dogleg par four 17th is
drenched in gorse and heather and from the high
tee you can drink it all in.
What's in the Bag? The smarts to play sensible
golf on a short course. Play for what you can see
because off line shots can disappear all too easily.
Howth
Howth is a hilltop course drenched in gorse, heather and lots
of adventure. The scenery along Dublin’s coastline and over the
city is wonderful, and, wherever you stand, the views stretch
out below you. Plenty of energy is required as you’ll be heading
up and down this 5,700m course all day… the walk up to the
changing rooms will give you a hint of what’s to come. These
constant shifts in elevation and bumpy terrain mean you’ll
encounter a vast array of fun shots over and through the gorse
and heather. There’s a joyful wildness to it all. There is one
other critical factor to consider: Howth was designed by the
legendary James Braid, so expect some smart design features…
and smallish greens. The dogleg 5th is an obvious example. Little
has changed to the design in its 100 year history… and that should
be embraced.
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