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Situated on the south-east coast of County Down, Ardglass is unquestionably one of the most spectacular courses in Ireland. Essentially the course meanders its way out to a headland and then meanders its way back. The first five holes are truly memorable and run right alongside the sea.
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A nice drop
The course starts with an incredible uphill coastal hole littered with jagged black rocks. Members tell you, "You've got the sea to the left and the whole of Ireland to the right." The next few holes play above the same coastline, and the Irish Sea is visible from about everywhere on the course.
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Short but sweet
The par three 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 and somewhat reminiscent of the 3rd at Tralee. "At only 158 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 three is the downhill 12th where the Irish Sea can provide a daunting diversion and when the wind is dead against it can be truly intimidating. The final hole however, offers a good chance of a closing birdie and then its off to the 19th which being Ardglass is a converted ancient castle
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A word in your ear
"It's a beautiful course and there's a warm welcome for visitors." Sunday Times
"The sheer beauty, with the Irish Sea and ancient town as backdrops, leaves us speechless." Toronto Star
"This is a beautiful course. Walking down the 18th in the middle of this historic village reminds me of walking up the 18th at St. Andrews." Ian Baker Finch (British Open champion) |
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Course details: 6268 yards, S.S.S. 70
Address: Ardglass Golf Club Castle Place Ardglass Northern Ireland BT30 7TP
Nearby courses: Royal County Down, Baltray (Co. Louth), Seapoint
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