Royal County Down
Carne
Portmarnock
Icons to the Par of Three.
By Kevin Markham.
How often do you find yourself discussing
a golf course in terms of its par threes… or
perhaps just one par three? You can’t deny
that all too often they take centre stage. They
are usually the most memorable holes, the
prettiest holes and the holes that lead to the
post-round bragging rights. I imagine you’re all
picturing a specific par three right about now.
The ‘one-shotter’ is a staple in golf and having
an iconic par three – think Pebble Beach, TPC
6
Sawgrass, Augusta, Royal Troon, Prestwick –
elevates a course in many a golfer’s mind.
Ireland is not lacking in the iconic par three
department, so here are 30 of our most
memorable short holes. Several of these
receive global acclaim. To stir a little debate
I have ranked these in my order of preference,
something that usually causes someone to spill
their drink.