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Rosslare Golf Links
Rosslare Golf Links sits alone on the south-east tip of the island , a low , fast links streaking over sweet and subtle fairways into some deeper dunes . It is all on show but you can be sure of hidden hollows , unpredictable humps and deceptive approaches to greens .
The course sits on a narrow peninsula so all but two holes head out or back , meaning wind is a very real factor when you turn for home ( the 8th ). The terrain is used brilliantly , nowhere more so than the long par four 11th . This is the hardest hole on the course , typically playing into the wind . A good drive will still leave a blind approach over a large ridge sliding across from the right . A red and white pole offers directions to a sunken green but it is always a daunting shot . The stretch of holes from 4 to 7 is magical .
This is where you ’ ll find the most shape and the most deception . ‘ If only I knew ’ you ’ ll say , walking off each of the four holes . The hollow in front of the 5th green and the blind tee shot on the enigmatic par-4 6th will leave you reeling … and smiling . And the par-5 7th is a thing of beauty .
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Favourite Hole
The par five 7th is a beauty . It hugs the dunes next to the sea and curves low and right , to a green on an incline . Two ( or three ) delicious shots are required to reach it .
What ’ s in the Bag ?
A head for low links golf and controlling the ball . It often feels open … but that ’ s one of Rosslare ’ s traps .
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