Waterford Castle
West Waterford
There are certain courses which sum up the beauty and
peacefulness of the Irish landscape, and few do it better than
West Waterford. The River Brickey brushes along one side of the
course, threatening on a few of the back nine holes, while the
Comeragh and Knockmealdown mountains form a bucolic backdrop,
particularly on the front half of the course. West Waterford is gentle
and easy on the eye, the rolling landscape inviting big drives towards
generous fairways. It is not designed to be difficult, preferring
instead to be accessible and fun but, at par 72, 6,500 yards from the
white tees, it still demands smart golf.
Tramore
This old club recently received a major dash of revitalisation,
completed by Jeff Howes in 2012. New greens and bunkering
were the focus on a flowing parkland with impressive stands