Dromoland Golf Club

Dromoland Golf Club,
Newmarket-on-Fergus,
Co. Clare,
Ireland.

Course Review

Founded: 1961
Designer: Brook Wiggington, Ron Kirby
Championship Length: 6,098 yards

PAR: 72
SSS (Course Rating): 71
Type: Parkland

Dromoland Golf & Country Club is set within the 410 acre estate of Dromoland Castle. Much more than just a golf club, hotel residents and golfers are free to avail of the many leisure facilities including gymnasium, swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room. The castle and estate date back to the 16th century, while the parkland golf course has developed a fine reputation as a top venue over the past few decades.

The golf course is set within an estate of rich woodland around a huge natural lake and offers extensive views of the beautifully restored Dromoland Castle. Over the latter holes, expansive landscape views of the River Shannon complement the challenge offered by the golf course, while the River Rine also gently meanders its way through the estate. Though a relatively short course, measuring just over 6,824 yards, there are plenty of reasons it should not be taken lightly, as you will discover when you get the chance to play at Dromoland. You will encounter rolling hills, centuries old trees and water hazards, which will test golfing prowess to the limit.

The beauty and serenity of the location as well as the density of the estates' wildlife enrich the golfing experience. Deer often venture towards the lakeshore for a drink in the setting sun, different breeds of pheasant can be seen in their hundreds all over the course, while the whole surrounding woodland is rich in chorus of birdsong.

The Golf Academy is open to Members of Dromoland Castle Golf & Country Club, Hotel Residents of the Castle and Dromoland Castle Golf Academy Privilege Card Holders only.

In recent years, Dromoland has been the home of the "Whyte and McKay Pro Celebrity Golf Tournament". During this time, such noted players as Gary Player, Sandy Lyle, Sam Torrance and Hale Irwin have all played the course and were united in their high praise of the course layout and challenge.