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Hole 1

Hole Name

From The Tee There are no hidden difficulties on the double dog leg par 5.

From The Fairway Played as a three shotter the lay-up position is to the left of the green and the mound on the far right

On The Green For the better player the second shot must carry the mound to reach the green target

Hole 2

Hole Name

From The Tee

From The Fairway The best strategy for this hole is to play left of the fairway to take the bunker and steep slope on the right of the green out of the line of the second shot as far as possible

On The Green The second shot played off line to the right of the green makes for a very difficult recovery

Hole 3

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From The Tee The elevated tee on this hole shows clearly what needs to be done. Done go left, right or over

From The Fairway

On The Green

Hole 4

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From The Tee Although the bigger hitters may want to take on the bunkers and the mound on the left,

From The Fairway the best line is to favour the right hand side of the fairway

On The Green The jO-B in hand to this elevated green is plain to see with two protecting bunkers, front left and middle right

Hole 5

Hole Name

From The Tee This is a relatively straight forward hole to and undulating green, the dangers being the gorse hedge on the left and a deep bunker front right

From The Fairway

On The Green This is a relatively straight forward hole to and undulating green, the dangers being the gorse hedge on the left and a deep bunker front right

Hole 6

Hole Name

From The Tee This is an intriguing risk reward hole which turns almost at right angles to the left

From The Fairway As a three shotter the second shot should be played towards the fairway bunker on the right which opens up a long and narrow two tiered green with a downward slope at the rear

On The Green Played as a two shotter not only is a long drive to the left of the fairway required, but the second shot has to cross terminally hazardous waste ground to a shallow angle to the green. And more

Hole 7

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From The Tee

From The Fairway The best line of attack here is to the left part of the fairway which requires flirting with a line of gorse bushes and a lateral drain

On The Green The second shot uphill to a two tiered green requires good club selection

Hole 8

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From The Tee The tee position here gives 360 degree views of the magnificent surrounding countryside of the three Counties

From The Fairway

On The Green There is another plateau green which falls away on all sides where club selection is crucial

Hole 9

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From The Tee Wind direction will dictate the line of the tee shot here

From The Fairway but the deep hell bunker on the left should be avoided at all costs

On The Green Green side bunkering is well short of the green and will deceive players who do not study their yardage

Hole 10

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From The Tee I think that this is a very good hole which requires an accurate tee shot between the tall trees and an out-of-bounds at the landing area,

From The Fairway followed by a second shot over a deep valley onto a plateau green which steeply slopes away on all sides

On The Green A 3 Wood may be the best option of this tee. The wind will normally play a big factor in the second shot

Hole 11

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From The Tee The tee shot should favour the right onto this undulating green.

From The Fairway A deep valley comes into play in this hole. The ground slopes away steeply to the left

On The Green

Hole 12

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From The Tee This is a wonderful tee shot from an elevated position where one of the lakes comes very much into play, as well as a nest of bunkers on the left hand side

From The Fairway While some may favour a 3 Wood off the tee for accuracy,

On The Green the longer drive is definitely rewarded by giving a better angle for the approach shot to a difficult green which is protected by the water on the right and an encroaching bunker on the left

Hole 13

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From The Tee This is an unusual and interesting Par 5 where water is a constant threat

From The Fairway The hole doglegs to the right at about 225 meters and water threatens on the second and third shot.

On The Green The better player can chew off some of the dog leg, but risks a threatening Lisheen River. Attempting to get up in two risks a small pond to the left of the green

Hole 14

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From The Tee While this hole from appearances does not present any undue difficulties

From The Fairway a long straight drive is required and an errant one will be punished for the second shot.

On The Green The two tier green nestles naturally into a hill and is protected by two deep bunkers

Hole 15

Hole Name

From The Tee There are numerous strategic options to play this hole with three large stepping stones over the Lisheen River and one of its tributaries.

From The Fairway The safest strategy is to play short and right of the first stream , with lay-up short and left of the Lisheen River on the second shot, leaving a pitch to the generously sized green. An alternative is to take on the Lisheen River to the fairway on the right of the green

On The Green involving a more difficult shot but easier pitch. The top players looking for a birdie or an eagle will prO-Bably drive left and over the first stream, setting up the opportunity of making the putting surface in two

Hole 16

Hole Name

From The Tee Many would regard this as the signature hole

From The Fairway The contoured green is set into a steep hill with the large lake both front and right

On The Green The bale-out area can be stymied by two large hawthorn bushes. Regardless of result you will remember this hole

Hole 17

Hole Name

From The Tee This is a long hole and requires considerable finesse

From The Fairway The fairway is sloped to the left therefore the tee shot should favour the right

On The Green The green is guarded by a narrow entrance, and this is deceptive due to a valley short of the green

Hole 18

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From The Tee This dogleg right and uphill, with the clubhouse in the background, is a fitting climax to the round

From The Fairway

On The Green The green is severely tiered and deceptively long where two putts will always be accepted with gratitude, particularly when you are being watched by your colleagues in the bar.