Favourite Hole: The par four 13th is one of the most
stimulating holes you will play in Ireland, with a tiny
green hiding behind two sentry dunes… none of which
can be seen from the high tee.
What's in the Bag? A sense of adventure and finding
creative ways to play this beautiful game.
Strandhill
The sea squeezes this stunning links on two sides. Riders of the
waves prefer the west, while riders of horses favour the south.
You’ll see them from a course that hugs the water but also rises up
the dunes in the centre, sending holes scattering down the bumpy
slopes to some severely undulating, natural greens. There’s no
magic design formula (the members did much of it), which works in
Strandhill’s favour because holes like the 5th, 13th and 15th are off
the charts for sheer fun and adventure. The smart clubhouse sits
at the top, too, showing off much of the course. Appreciate it for
what it is… an absolute gem and a quirky one at that. The course is
currently undergoing a series of upgrades by Ally McIntosh, with
new bunkering providing additional character and challenge to
many holes. Perhaps, most telling of all, is the club’s tagline which is
‘Friendship in Sport’… and that says it all for Strandhill.
www.strandhillgolfclub.com
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