Golf - Parkland courses

Powerscourt

This free draining parkland course is situated within the magnificent 405-hectare (1,000-acre) Powerscourt Estate. The abundance of mature trees, natural features and stunning views of the sea and Sugar Loaf Mountain make Powerscourt an exceptional experience for all golfers.

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Druids Glen

This 162-hectare (400-acre) course of gently rolling, wooded countryside was the host of the Murphy's Irish Open in 1996, 1997, 1998 and 1999. The graceful maturity of the original estate and its wildlife add to the course's mystique. An exceptional golfing experience, Druids Glen is totally unique with its distinguished surroundings and spectacular views.

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Golf at K-Club

Located west of Dublin, the golf course is set on a sumptuously restored Georgian estate set in 120 hectares (300 acres) of gardens, walks and lush Irish countryside. The K-Club is home to the Smurfit Open and venue for the Ryder Cup in 2006. The course will provide a challenge to any golfer, with strategically placed lakes to capture many balls. The course is well established, with wonderful vegetation and views of the hotel, parkland and clubhouse.

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Luttrellstown Castle Golf and Country Club

The course is situated within the 227-hectare (560-acre) walled estate of Luttrellstown Castle. Opened in 1993, this 18-hole championship course has now established itself as one of the finest parkland facilities in Ireland. The course, located on the eastern side of the estate, is bounded by mature broadleaf woods. The natural contours of the land have been cleverly exploited to maintain the integrity of this ancient landscape.

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Glen of the Downs Golf Club

Located south of the Hotel in the Garden of Ireland, at the foot of Sugar Loaf Mountain, this course boasts spectacular views of the Wicklow Mountains and the Irish Sea from every point. Course architect Peter McEvoy claimed, "The views make this site a designer's dream." The course has been designed and built to USGA standard, with sand-based greens and tees. Golfers will find Glen of the Downs a challenge, with its natural slopes and valleys combined with its fairways, bunkers and lakes. The course measures 6443 yards and sports some 90 bunkers. Among the features of the course is a five-tier double green which is shared by the seventh and ninth holes.

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St. Margaret's

Located north of the Hotel, close to the airport, this championship course has already hosted three international tournaments. Seven of the par 4 holes are over 400 yards long, and the eighth hole is 525 yards - a challenge for the biggest of hitters. Ryder Cup star Sam Torrance has praised the 18th hole as "the best finishing hole I have ever seen ... and possibly the strongest and most exciting in the world."

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