Favourite Hole: The par three 3rd may not be the best
hole here but it is the prettiest. Bridge, flowerbeds, lake
and an imposing backdrop of trees giving it so much
colour.
What's in the Bag? Be honest with yourself when
deciding which tee to play from. The par fives are all
beasts and will quickly prove if you’ve chosen wisely.
A ball that floats will also help.
Palmerstown House
The site of a former stud, this is a muscular course built with
championship ambitions. It has that grand, glamorous feel, it
has space and length, it has a magnificent clubhouse (part of
Palmerstown House which dates back to the 1860s) and no
expense was spared in its creation. Here, water abounds with
13 holes introducing ponds, lakes and streams. From the back
tees the course measures 7,419 yards, but from the regular
tees it is a more modest and manageable 6,468 yards – Christy
O’Connor Jr was kind enough to provide four men’s tees.
Gentle mounding steers you past pampas grasses, flowerbeds
and tall trees, over generous fairways, around the water
features and towards big swinging greens.
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