GolfTraxx: A fusion of Golf, GPS, Database, Mapping, and FUN technologies

Hole 1

Hole Name

From The Tee The opening hole at Ballyheigue Golf Club presents the player with relatively straightforward tee shot.

From The Fairway

On The Green The imposing beech trees at the corner of the dogleg are best avoided to get a clear approach to the green.

Hole 2

Hole Name

From The Tee The first opportunity to take in the breath-taking views of the famous Ballyheigue beach.

From The Fairway Although reachable in two for the longest hitters, players also have the option of laying up to give a short approach shot.

On The Green The green is a raised and undulating test of even the best putters and is protected short and long by water.

Hole 3

Hole Name

From The Tee The beginning of a testing 3 hole stretch of par 4s.

From The Fairway Whatever your level of golf this hole is a challenge. A straight tee shot is rewarded with an

On The Green easier approach to a green that slopes from left to right and a pot bunker at the front gathers any loose approaches.

Hole 4

Hole Name

From The Tee Players are now making their way to the high point of the property.

From The Fairway A wide fairway greets the player and a shot to the right hand side is favourable,

On The Green however be aware of a huge hole called the "borough pit" from which much of the material used in building the many excellent mounds dotted around the course emanated. This pit is grassed and treated as rough. The approach is uphill to another well protected green which is again beautifully framed by trees.

Hole 5

Hole Name

From The Tee The Index 1 and a hole that ultimately requires two very accurate shots.

From The Fairway The first shot is imposing as a tunnel framed by tall trees is presented on the tee box. Once out on the fairway players

On The Green should take a moment to appreciate the spectacular views. The second shot is a downhill approach to a narrow green which is protected by a bunkers left and right.

Hole 6

Hole Name

From The Tee An uphill par 3 which can vary in length depending on the wind.

From The Fairway Players have the option of playing to the front of the green and hoping for an up and down.

On The Green Putts from behind the hole are not advisable as the green slopes severely from back to front.

Hole 7

Hole Name

From The Tee The final par 5 as players make their way to the front of the property.

From The Fairway A straight or slight left to right tee shot is favoured but beware of the bunker on the right that has a habit of collecting slightly errant tee shots.

On The Green The green may be reached by the longest hitters but the second shot is typically played up the fairway to leave a shot approach to the green. Once again the green is protected short and left by bunkers.

Hole 8

Hole Name

From The Tee Players who make the short walk to the 8 th hole are encouraged to take in the

From The Fairway beautiful views of Ballyheigue & Banna Beaches that provide an amazing background to this hole. A downhill Par 3 that can play very short on the right conditions.

On The Green Players should aim for the front of the green and let the ball release to the hole. Be mindful of the prevailing wind as it can catch any errant tee shots..

Hole 9

Hole Name

From The Tee The final hole of the course and a tough test for any level of golfer.

From The Fairway An uphill par 4 that requires a tee shot in the fairway to give a chance of holding the green on the second shot.

On The Green Be mindful of the flat bunker up the right hand side of the fairway. Approaches need to just clear the pot bunker on the front of the green, which is framed by the castle.