DESTINATIONGOLF. TRAVEL MUNSTER
Shannon
Tucked away behind the airport, this lovely club is a parkland of dark corridors, unforgiving trees and a sweet dose of the Shannon Estuary at the farthest point. The course flows so easily over the level terrain and it is the subtle doglegs and the trees which will test your nerve. Brawn is not always the answer here. The par threes are all strong, especially the long 17th beside the estuary. It is the only hole where trees can’ t ruin your card … that’ s left to the estuary, which you must cross.
Tramore
When Jeff Howes arrived in 2012, he gave a revered old parkland a splash of revitalisation. The routing has a wonderful flow with impressive stands of trees enshrining holes and leading your eye. Despite those trees- and the water- it still manages to feel airy. This is a smart, quality parkland where the challenges come in all shapes and sizes, as the land has easy but constant sway. The par four 17th, for example, is just 316 metres( middle white tees) but it is Index 5, with trees crowding the tee box, and, while you’ ll fancy your birdie chances on the four par fives( 430m to 460m), don’ t be fooled: Tramore has plenty of surprises in store. Howes also added an extra nine holes.
Castletroy
This is a quality suburban parkland on the outskirts of Limerick city. It may not have acres of space, but it uses smart design and routing to provide an invigorating test of golf. And, at 6,000 metres, it is longer than you might expect. The 2006 renovations have proved a big success with new bunkering, water features and sparkling new greens elevating the course’ s reputation and challenges considerably. Today’ s course slides comfortably back and forth between the trees, with some high tee box settings offering terrific tee shots – particularly on the back nine.
This lovely club is a parkland of dark corridors, unforgiving trees and a sweet dose of the Shannon Estuary at the farthest point.
Shannon
Shannon
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