Carlow is a golfer's paradise - regardless of your skills or ability, you will find an impressive variety of golfing facilities to suit all levels. The novice is also well catered for with driving ranges, pitch & putt and par 3's. All of the courses listed here aim to provide the golfer – whether beginner or advanced - with an unforgettable experience and a warm, friendly welcome. For non-golfing partners and families, there is a treasure trove of places to visit and things to do, which are listed elsewhere in this guide.

Carlow Golf Club

Deerpark, Dublin Road, Carlow
t: 059-9131695
f: 059-9140065
e: info@carlowgolfclub.com
w: www.carlowgolfclub.com

Open week: 2nd – 10th June 2007.

DEERPARK COURSE
Carlow Golf Club is an inland links, laid out in a former wild deer park over undulating terrain with numerous elevated tees, several excellent dog-legs and small slick putting surfaces. Extensive, mature woods are a strong feature in a pleasant countryside setting where the unusually sandy soil has the bonus of allowing year round play. The course is rated among the top 20 Championship Courses in Ireland.

There are many long par 4's and the 16th, a very demanding two shotter played through a tunnel-like valley, has been chosen by Christy O'Connor Snr. as the foremost 16th hole in Ireland. The par 5, 18th offers the chance of a closing birdie and a grandstand finish as it tumbles downhill all the way back to the clubhouse. A good ending to a memorable round.

OAKPARK COURSE
The 9 Hole Par 35, Oakpark Course, designed by renowned architect, Jeff Howes is a truly terrific layout. Situated on rolling terrain, it provides a superb challenge to golfers of all standards. Similar to the Championship Deerpark course, the emphasis is on accurate iron play and a delicate short game to extricate yourself from trouble when required!.

TYPE OF COURSE: Deerpark course: 18 hole parkland – 5974 metres – par 70.
Oak Park course: 9 hole parkland – 2923 metres – par 35.
OPENING HOURS: Daylight hours. The Clubhouse Bar is open every day from 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. A fully serviced restaurant offers a choice of breakfast, lunch and dinner menus and is open from 9.30 a.m. – 10 p.m. daily.
GREEN FEES: Midweek Monday – Friday: €50. Saturday & Sunday €60.
Group rate – 20 plus: midweek €45 and weekends €50. Oak Park Course €20.
LESSONS: By private arrangement with P.G.A. professional Mr. Andrew Gilbert HIRE SERVICES: Clubs, caddy car and buggy hire

KILLERIG GOLF CLUB

Killerig, Co. Carlow
t: 059-9163074
f: 059-9163051
e: golf.killerig@ramadaireland.com
w: www.ramadakillerig.com

“Killerig is enjoyable for the Club golfer, and when required capable of challenging the best” Des Smyth

Located just outside Carlow Town in a fabulous setting with the Wicklow Mountains to the east and the Killeshin Hills to the west. Designed by Des Smyth and Declan Branigan, there are water features on six holes and the greens, constructed to the highest USGA specification are quite magnificent. The course, which is playable all year round provides a challenging game of golf with some stunning scenery and memorable sunsets. The warm welcome extended and the air of relaxation sets the tone for a most enjoyable golfing experience. Add to this a stunning 4 star Ramada Hotel and Leisure Centre with a state of the art Clubhouse and 48 Golf Lodges overlooking the course, and you are guaranteed that your visit will be unforgettable.

TYPE OF COURSE: 18 hole championship parkland – 6165 metres – Par 72
OPENING HOURS: Daylight hours. Breakfast, lunch & dinner menus available all day. Full bar Facilities.
GREEN FEES: Individual Monday – Thursday €30; Friday €40; Saturday, Sunday, Bank Holidays €50.
Group Rates Monday – Thursday €25; Friday €30; Saturday, Sunday, Bank Holidays €45
Monday – Thursday complimentary course hire for classics booked by registered charities.
HIRE SERVICES: Clubs, Caddy Cars, Buggy Hire.

LEINSTER HILLS GOLF CLUB

Graiguealug, Nurney, Co. Carlow
t: 059-9148974
e: info@leinsterhills.com
w: www.leinsterhills.com

Set in beautiful surroundings, Leinster Hills Golf Club is a unique golfing experience, on 200 acres of rolling Carlow countryside. The topography of this course is unrivalled and its layout and design maximises the wonderful scenery around it. This par 70 championship course offers fantastic vistas of the surrounding countryside and the Dublin, Wicklow and Wexford mountain ranges. Designed with the golfer in mind, Leinster Hills Golf Club is a challenging course which will guarantee many hours of enjoyment. Situated 9km from Carlow Town and Tullow and close to Bagenalstown off the N80, well signposted. Shareholdings available. Societies catered for.

TYPE OF COURSE: 18 hole parkland – 5805 metres – par 70.
OPENING HOURS: Summer 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Winter 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Clubhouse facilities. Light snacks, minerals, tea and coffee available. Lunches and dinners will be available to groups and societies by prior arrangement from May 30th.
GREEN FEES: Midweek: €25. Weekends and Bank Holidays €35. Midweek group rate €20, Weekends and Bank Holidays €25. Buggy hire €20. Shareholdings available.
HIRE SERVICES: Trolley (manual and electric) and buggy hire available.

MOUNT WOLSELEY HILTON

Tullow, Co. Carlow
t: 059-9151674
f: 059-9152123
e: golf.mountwolseley@hilton.com
w: www.hilton.co.uk/mountwolsele

Situated 12 km east of Carlow town, Mount Wolseley is set in opulent surroundings and boasts an 18-hole championship golf course. According to Christy O’Connor Junior, course designer, ” Rarely after a first look around a potential site for a golf course had I been so impressed as at Mount Wolseley. What we have here is a fair but testing 18 holes of championship golf, none of which will disappoint even the most discerning player”. This par 72-course provides a challenge to every ability as each hole presents demanding approach shots, with wide landing areas being the only concession. With its broad fairways, unforgiving rough and picturesque water hazards, Mount Wolseley has justifiably played host to a number of national and international golf competitions.

The Mount Wolseley Hilton International is located on the grounds of the eighteenth century ancestral home of Frederick York Wolseley, whose family became synonymous with the automotive industry. This charming resort offers an eclectic blend of contemporary design and lavish detail surrounded by 200 acres of peaceful landscape. Featuring 143 bedrooms including four suites and eight executive rooms, each with individually controlled air conditioning and interactive IT facilities with broadband access. Facilities include: Restaurant, Bars, Living Well Health Club and the Sensory Spa which features 18 treatment rooms, relaxation pool, dry flotation, experience showers, balneotherapy and Thalgo and Elemis products.

TYPE OF COURSE: 18 hole championship parkland – 6,558 metres – par 72.
OPENING HOURS: Daylight hours. The Clubhouse is open from 11.30 a.m. – 6.30/7 p.m. daily for light snacks, lunches and full dinners. Breakfast baps available from 10.30 a.m. The Aaron Lounge and Frederick’s Restaurant are also open to visitors.
GREEN FEES: from €40 - €90
HIRE SERVICES: Clubs, trolley and buggy hire.

Borris Golf Club

t: 059-9773310/9773143
f: 059-9773750
e: borrisgolfclub@eircom.net

In the south of the county the course at Borris commands panoramic views of the neighbouring countryside with Mount Leinster and the Blackstairs Mountains to the east, and the Barrow Valley to the west. This parkland course is maintained to a very high standard with modern sand based greens and an automatic watering system. The course currently covers approx. 60 acres and is proud to possess some magnificent specimens of trees including Beeches, Oaks, Horse Chestnut, Sweet Chestnut, Poplars as well as Fir and Silver Birch. While these are beautiful to behold they are also quite a challenge to avoid! It would be difficult to find a course in a more picturesque setting, with the stately MacMurrough Kavanagh family seat in the background. Practice area and putting green available. Visitors will enjoy the warm and friendly atmosphere of the clubhouse. Currently open for membership.

TYPE OF COURSE: parkland - 5680 metres. Par 70. SSS 69 18 hole currently being constructed without disruption to existing 9.
OPENING HOURS: Daylight hours. The Clubhouse opens every day offering full bar facilities and light snacks. Full meals available upon request.
GREEN FEES: €25 (€16 when accompanied by member) – all week. At weekends players must be accompanied by a member of Borris Golf Club.
HIRE SERVICES: Trolley and buggy hire.

Ian Kerr Golf Academy & Carlow Golf Range

Crossneen, Carlow.
t/f: 059-9141683
e: iankerr@eircom.net

30 bay floodlit, state of the art golf range set at the foot of the Killeshin Hills – a perfect place for golfers of all standards to relax in tranquil surroundings, and to practice and improve all their golfing skills at their own pace. Equipment of the highest standard is provided to ensure a true reflection of the individual's game and includes a new specification putting and pitching green and practise bunkers. Resident P.G.A. professional, Mr. Ian Kerr, is available for golf tuition and advice and his lessons cater for groups, families and individuals. Private teaching area with video tuition ensures success. The golf range also has a large, fully stocked golf shop. A personalised club "fitting" service is available together with a 24-hour full club re-gripping facility. Tea, coffee and snacks available.

OPENING HOURS: Monday – Friday 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
RATE: €4 for 50 balls, €7 for 100 balls.

Carrigleade Golf Course

Carrigleade, St. Mullins, Co. Carlow
t: 059-9724370 m: + 353 (0)87 2569012
e: carrigleade@gmail.com

An 18-hole parkland, par 58 course with greens of 500 square metres where the green keeping and course management is noted for its excellent standards. A varied course with a picturesque, enjoyable walk. Caters for societies. Magnificent stone walls are a particular feature of this course while a variety of trees ensure a good range of shots. Refreshments available.

OPENING HOURS:Daylight hours, year round.
GREEN FEES: Adults €10 midweek, €12 weekend. Children under 12 €5 midweek, €7 weekend.
LESSONS: Available upon request.
HIRE SERVICES: Clubs, buggy and trolley hire.

Park Par 3

Tankardstown, Tullow, Co. Carlow
t: 059-9181870 m: 087-2350280
e: enquiries@parkpar3.com
w: www.parkpar3.com

Splendid views surround this course with the Wicklow Mountains as a backdrop and Mount Leinster to the west. This Par 3 course consist of 18 holes with distances varying from 114 to 228 yards from tee to pin, making this a challenging game for both the beginner and the more experienced player. Several magnificent mature trees line the course providing shelter on those rainy days. The course also features two large lakes while plenty of sand traps must also be overcome, ensuring a very challenging experience. Available for golf classic and society bookings.

OPENING HOURS: Daylight hours, year round.
GREEN FEES: Adults €10 midweek, OAP’s and under 18’s €7
LESSONS: Available upon request.
HIRE SERVICES: Clubs and trolley hire.

Quinagh House Par 3, Quinagh House, Carlow.

t: 059-9142088

Quinagh House is an 18-hole par 3 golf course situated on the outskirts of Carlow town. The course features good yardage with spacious practice greens and a wide variety of trees add to the challenge of a golfing round here. Refreshments and light snacks available in the club house.

OPENING HOURS: Daylight hours, year round.
GREEN FEES: Adults €12, O.A.P.’s €7, Students €8, Juveniles €7.
HIRE SERVICES: Clubs

Within a 30 minute drive of Carlow are a number of excellent golf courses including those at Mount Juliet, Rathsallagh and Kilkea Castle.