Ireland's Top 5 Hidden Golf Courses
The Irish are known all over the world for their love of a good game which is later relived over a bottle of beer. The fact that their country neighbors the United Kingdom - one of the greatest golfing countries in the world - makes the country a good destination for those who love golfing. Below are a couple of her hidden golf courses that you would rather not miss.
This club is located in Ballyliffin, County of Donegal, Ireland. The golf club boasts two links, each 18-hole. The links includes; Old Links and the Glashedy Links. Amazingly, Glashedy Links hosted in Irish Inter-provincial Championships in 2006 and the Old Links hosted The Irish Seniors Open in 2008. The golf club is the most northerly and is known allover for its hospitality.
This club is located in Inischrone, County of Slingo, Ireland. It is a 27-hole course that is nestled on a beautiful 400-acres piece of land. It was opened in 1918 and is one of the most challenging courses in Europe, featuring a 73-par championship link.
Established in 1885, Royal Dublin Golf Club is the second oldest golf club in Ireland. It is one of the biggest clubs and is located in Bull Island, Island. It features an 18-hole golf course.
Tralee is best known for being the location of the beach scenes of the 1970 epic movie Ryan’s Daughter, which won the Academy Award for Best Cinematography. It was opened in 1896 and is located at Barrow near Tralee, Kerry County, Ireland. It is an 18-hole golf course that overlooks the Atlantic Ocean from every hole.
Country Louth Golf Club bills itself as one of the best kept secrets of Irish golfing. It is located in Louth, Ireland. It is an 18-hole golf course. The holes are divided into two loops on a 190-acres piece of land. Its 7,000 yards course is in-line with international standards of a championship golf course.
Ireland is a beautiful country whose population speaks English. A golfer is well advised to try these hidden golf courses that will give him the ultimate challenge.
