Ardglass Golf club
At a glance Type of course: Seaside/Links Length of course in yards: 6268 Par: 70
Situated on the south-east coast of County Down, Ardglass is unquestionably one of the most spectacular courses in Ireland. Ardglass was awarded IAGTO 2020 award for Golf Experience of the Year Northern Ireland. The dramatic layout of the course with several tees and greens overlooking the ocean gives it a really rugged feel. It is part links, part cliff-top in nature. The course meanders its way out to a headland, then winds its way back, along the way offering some of the most thrilling play bar none. The first five holes are truly memorable and run right alongside the sea. The par 3 2nd (Howd’s Hole) is many people’s favourite and many people’s undoing. With the tee shot needing to be fired across a rocky inlet, it is a real death-or-glory hole, somewhat reminiscent of the notorious 3rd at Tralee, County Kerry. “At only 167 yards it may not be as damaging to the score card as ‘Calamity’ at Portrush but it nevertheless comes with a health warning” (Golf World). A second
magnificent par 3 is the downhill 12th where the Irish Sea can provide a daunting diversion and when the wind is dead against you, it can be truly intimidating. The final hole however, offers a good chance of a closing birdie, and then it’s off to the 19th – in true Ardglass style, a restored castle. Bring plenty of spare golf balls! Ardglass are currently upgrading the course under the guidance of Ken Kearney Design as part of a 5 year plan. During the winter of 2019 – 2020 Ardglass have upgraded holes 4, 11 & 18 as part of the on-going development plan. Host of The 2018 Girls’ British Open Amateur Championship.
Did you know? Ardglass Golf Club has the oldest building in the world being used as a Clubhouse. It’s built on the remains of fortified warehouses erected around 1400. Naturally, the Golf Club has its fair share of stories, ghostly and otherwise. 17
Best days for visitors to play: Any day, visitors must pre book. Restrictions are in place Sat and Sun
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4 Castle Place, Ardglass, County Down, BT30 7TP Tel: +44 (0) 28 4484 1219 Email: info@ardglassgolfclub.com
www.ardglassgolfclub.com
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