The Courses

The Old Head

Two miles in from the Atlantic Ocean, The Old Head of Kinsale is home to the most spectacular golf course. The Old Head Golf Links is built on 220-acre diamond of land jutting out into the Atlantic Ocean.

Paul plays Hole 4, a spectacular Par 4 on the edge of a cliff overlooking the ocean. Aim for the lighthouse and you might just make a 4!

Ardglass Golf Club

Ardglass Golf Club, home of the world’s oldest clubhouse dating back to 1405 AD, is a stunning 18-hole links course in a natural setting hugging the north-east coast of Ireland.

Paul and Chris play the 11th. A stunning par 5 with the “original” Coney Island in the background. Framed by coarse hedges on the left and the Irish Sea on the right. There is little room for error as Chris found out!

Carne Golf Links

The Carne Links at Belmullet is designed by famed designer Eddie Hackett and many believe it is his best design. The course sits on the Atlantic edge of County Mayo and lies on the peninsula amidst gigantic sand dunes. The views from the course are spectacular across Blacksod Bay to the islands of Inis Gloire and Inis Gleidhewild.

Paul plays the 10th on the wild Atlantic Dunes. And it was a wild day! It’s a par 3. It is over 200 yards and with the wind blowing in from the Atlantic, this was a tough one.

Glasson Golf Club

Designed by Ryder Cup star, Christy O’Connor Jnr., the Glasson Golf Club is a beautiful course located on the banks of the Lough Ree in Ireland. The lake view is visible from every hole, so it is a charming place to play golf.

Chris plays the 5th. A downhill par three with spectacular views from the tee box. But those views get better as you reach the green and Lough Ree.

Mount Juliet

Mount Juliet is 7,200 yards set across 180 acres of rolling Irish countryside. Designed by Jack Nicklaus, the course includes miles of rushing river and verdant pastures. This stunning course was the host for the 2021 Dubai Duty-Free Irish Open in July 2021.

Chris plays the exquisite 3rd. It’s a short par 3 over a small lake with little streams surrounding the green. Add swans, ducks and the light of a stunning summer’s evening and this is hard to beat!

Ballyliffin

Ballyliffin is Ireland’s most northerly golf club, located off Tullagh Point on the Atlantic Edge of the Inishowen Peninsula. This wild and wonderful course staged the 2018 Irish Open. The newer Glashedy route is intertwined with the Old course, with their holes weaving their way through the wild sand dunes.

Paul plays the devilishly difficult 14th. A par 3 into the wind blowing off the Atlantic Ocean. The views are spectacular, not least the famous Glashedy Island. Who cares if you get par. Well apart from Paul that is!

County Sligo

This world-famous golf course in Rosses Point offers an excellent challenge. The traditional links layout, designed by Harry Colt, utilises the natural contours of the dune-covered landscape rather than moving large amounts of earth during its design. The end-result is a course filled with dramatic undulations, elevated tees, and raised plateau greens.

Paul returns to one his favourite courses. He plays the 14th, a really tough par 4. Hitting towards the ocean from an elevated tee, he must cope with the rain, wind and meandering burn before reaching the green. A real test for any golfer.

Lahinch

Lahinch Golf Club, situated next to the lovely beach of Liscannor Bay, is an enchanting place to play golf. Views across the bay from the 3rd are uplifting, and you need to watch out for the goats on the old course! Lahinch Golf Club staged the Irish Open in 2019 for the first time.

Paul calls Lahinch “the St Andrews of Ireland”. He chooses the short par 4, 13th. He calls it the best risk and reward hole in Ireland. You can just about reach the green with a good drive and that’s the where the fun and the challenge begins!

Galgorm Castle

Host venue of the 2020 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open, the Galgorm Castle championship course is the heart of professional golf tournaments in Northern Ireland. The Par-72 layout is one of Ireland’s finest parklands and was designed by Simon Gidman, opened in 1997. The course is nestled in the heart of the 2020-acre historic Galgorm Castle Estate, and is bordered by the river Maine and Braid which come into play on numerous holes, as well as five lakes and magnificent oxbow lake adjacent to the 14th hole.

The scene of many major tournaments on the European Tour. Chris plays the 18th. A great way to finish a round. A par 5, with a testing tee shot and approach with the green surrounded by water.

Enniscrone

Enniscrone is among the finest and most challenging of traditional Irish links golf courses and offers 27 holes on 400 acres of magnificent links land, featuring the par 73 Dunes Championship Links Course. The location of this beautiful course is one to beat! Enniscrone is set on a promontory, which juts out into Killala Bay at the mouth of the Moy Estuary. Scurmore, one of Ireland’s most beautiful beaches borders the links whilst the backdrop is the imposing Ox Mountains.

Paul plays the 15th. He’s not been here before but relishes the challenge of this tough par 4. The Atlantic Ocean to the left and the fairway and green surrounded by enormous sand dunes. The wind is swirling. Can Paul get his par?

Killarney

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club is one of Ireland’s most prestigious and historic golf clubs. Located in Killarney National Park, surrounded by the lakes of Lough Leane, Killarney Golf & Fishing Club is a Four-Time host to the Irish Open and home to two 18-hole championship courses.

Paul plays the 18th at Mahony’s point. If you’re looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life, this is THE place to play. It may only be 130-yards long, but every inch is golfing paradise. The biggest test is not being distracted by the views.

Luttrellstown

Just twenty minutes from Dublin Airport, set on 567 acres of lush private parkland, lies a championship golf course befitting a country in the top tier of global golfing destinations. Masterfully designed down to the last detail by celebrated course architects Donald Steel and Tom MacKenzie, the 18-hole championship Golf Course at Luttrellstown Castle Resort is 7,347 naturally-contoured yards of mature parklands, links-style bunkers, water hazards and a state of the art clubhouse all set within the walls of a centuries-old private estate.

Paul’s goes back to place which means so much to him. He plays the 11th. A pretty par 4 which hugs the river all the way from tee to green. The true magic of the hole is revealed at the approach shot to a tiny green. All of the action is being overlooked by the magnificent castle.

Royal County Down

Royal County Down is located in one of the world’s most naturally beautiful links settings in the Murlough Nature Reserve. Against the magnificent backdrop of the Mountains of Mourne, the links stretches along the shores of Dundrum Bay, zigzagging back and forth to provide a different vista from virtually every hole.

The narrowest ribbons of fairways thread their way through as impressive a set of sand dunes as could be imagined.

Chris plays another course from every golfer’s bucket list. Paul’s chosen the 4th. A tough par 3. The wind blowing in from the left off the Irish Sea makes it a tough tee shot. The green, some 2100 years away, is well guarded by bunkers too. Good luck Chris!

Royal Portrush

In 2019, Royal Portrush played host to the Open Championship and it was fitting that Irishman Shane Lowry was crowned champion. This beautiful course with its spectacular views of the coast, offers the golfer some stunning and tricky holes.

Paul and Chris play the 5th. It’s driveable for the big hitters. The approach is one of the most dramatic in golf. With the wind behind, can Chris and Paul deliver?

Druids Glen

Nestled in 360 acres of countryside between the Wicklow Mountains and the Irish Sea, yet only thirty minutes from Dublin, the mystical Druids Glen Golf Club boasts manicured tree-lined fairways, historical landmarks, spectacular water features and vibrant floral displays. This famous course designed by Pat Ruddy & Tom Craddock, opened in 1995. Just a year after opening, Druids Glen hosted the Irish Open for four years in a row.

Chris has to play one of the most dazzling par 4’s in the world. Sadly for him, it’s also very tough. It’s the 13th. With waterfalls, lakes and views which could rival any course it was very easy for him to forget he was playing golf!!

Enniscrone

Enniscrone is among the finest and most challenging of traditional Irish links golf courses and offers 27 holes on 400 acres of magnificent links land, featuring the par 73 Dunes Championship Links Course. The location of this beautiful course is one to beat! Enniscrone is set on a promontory, which juts out into Killala Bay at the mouth of the Moy Estuary. Scurmore, one of Ireland’s most beautiful beaches borders the links whilst the backdrop is the imposing Ox Mountains.

Paul plays the 15th. He’s not been here before but relishes the challenge of this tough par 4. The Atlantic Ocean to the left and the fairway and green surrounded by enormous sand dunes. The wind is swirling. Can Paul get his par?

Killarney

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club is one of Ireland’s most prestigious and historic golf clubs. Located in Killarney National Park, surrounded by the lakes of Lough Leane, Killarney Golf & Fishing Club is a Four-Time host to the Irish Open and home to two 18-hole championship courses.

Paul plays the 18th at Mahony’s point. If you’re looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life, this is THE place to play. It may only be 130-yards long, but every inch is golfing paradise. The biggest test is not being distracted by the views.

Royal Belfast

The oldest club on the island of Ireland, this beautiful course is designed by the famed designer Harry Colt. In 1885 the Club became “Royal” after the Prince of Wales (Subsequently King Edward VII) was invited to become its Patron during a visit to Ireland.

Chris plays the 11th. It’s a tough par 3 in the middle of the club’s own “Amen Corner”. The tee shot will take your breath away.

Ballycastle Golf Club

Ballycastle Golf Club, founded in 1890, sits yards from the shoreline on the Causeway Coast, a spectacular stretch of golfing coastline of unsurpassed beauty. The golf course is one of the most scenic in Northern Ireland.

Paul and Chris play the 7th which runs alongside the beach. It’s a short par 4 but with the hard links ground and the breeze blowing off the sea it wasn’t easy. But great fun!

Holywood

Rory’s back garden! Set high in the Holywood Hills of County Down, Northern Ireland, this picturesque 18-hole parkland course boasts some of the best views of Belfast. The proud home of PGA professional Rory McIlroy, this stunning course has much to offer the keen golfer.

Paul and Chris play the 13th. It’s a par 4 with incredible views of Belfast as you play your second. But you have to clear a big valley before that!

Adare Manor

Fully redesigned and rebuilt in 2016-2017 to championship-worthy specifications, with the very latest in course technology and construction methods, The Golf Course at Adare Manor offers a spectacular golfing experience amid the breath-taking surroundings of a parkland estate. Legendary golf architect Tom Fazio has created a golf course which thoughtfully explores the true character of the terrain, revealing new levels of discovery at every turn.

Paul plays the dazzling 16th. A par 3 over water. Teeing off in the shadow of the magnificent Manor House and with a small green to hit this is the ultimate test of nerve.

Lahinch

Lahinch Golf Club, situated next to the lovely beach of Liscannor Bay, is an enchanting place to play golf. Views across the bay from the 3rd are uplifting, and you need to watch out for the goats on the old course! Lahinch Golf Club staged the Irish Open in 2019 for the first time.

Paul calls Lahinch “the St Andrews of Ireland”. He chooses the short par 4, 13th. He calls it the best risk and reward hole in Ireland. You can just about reach the green with a good drive and that’s the where the fun and the challenge begins!

Royal Portrush

In 2019, Royal Portrush played host to the Open Championship and it was fitting that Irishman Shane Lowry was crowned champion. This beautiful course with its spectacular views of the coast, offers the golfer some stunning and tricky holes.

Paul and Chris play the 5th. It’s driveable for the big hitters. The approach is one of the most dramatic in golf. With the wind behind, can Chris and Paul deliver?

Royal County Down

Royal County Down is located in one of the world’s most naturally beautiful links settings in the Murlough Nature Reserve. Against the magnificent backdrop of the Mountains of Mourne, the links stretches along the shores of Dundrum Bay, zigzagging back and forth to provide a different vista from virtually every hole.

The narrowest ribbons of fairways thread their way through as impressive a set of sand dunes as could be imagined.

Chris plays another course from every golfer’s bucket list. Paul’s chosen the 4th. A tough par 3. The wind blowing in from the left off the Irish Sea makes it a tough tee shot. The green, some 2100 years away, is well guarded by bunkers too. Good luck Chris!

Luttrellstown

Just twenty minutes from Dublin Airport, set on 567 acres of lush private parkland, lies a championship golf course befitting a country in the top tier of global golfing destinations. Masterfully designed down to the last detail by celebrated course architects Donald Steel and Tom MacKenzie, the 18-hole championship Golf Course at Luttrellstown Castle Resort is 7,347 naturally-contoured yards of mature parklands, links-style bunkers, water hazards and a state of the art clubhouse all set within the walls of a centuries-old private estate.

Paul’s goes back to place which means so much to him. He plays the 11th. A pretty par 4 which hugs the river all the way from tee to green. The true magic of the hole is revealed at the approach shot to a tiny green. All of the action is being overlooked by the magnificent castle.

Galgorm Castle

Host venue of the 2020 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open, the Galgorm Castle championship course is the heart of professional golf tournaments in Northern Ireland. The Par-72 layout is one of Ireland’s finest parklands and was designed by Simon Gidman, opened in 1997. The course is nestled in the heart of the 2020-acre historic Galgorm Castle Estate, and is bordered by the river Maine and Braid which come into play on numerous holes, as well as five lakes and magnificent oxbow lake adjacent to the 14th hole.

The scene of many major tournaments on the European Tour. Chris plays the 18th. A great way to finish a round. A par 5, with a testing tee shot and approach with the green surrounded by water.

Waterville

There are few courses that can boast such a fine collection of unique and great golf holes, Waterville is one of them. The remote location of the Waterville links means that it often gets left out of the championships but its stunning remote location adds to the experience of a wonderful day of golf. Waterville is on a promontory surrounded by the sea with views of the Macgillycuddy Reek’s mountain range.

Chris plays the dramatic par 5, 18th. From the raised tee you can see the Atlantic and the beach to the right. Add crashing waves and wild red hares racing in and out of the dunes and this is truly a magical experience. Can Chris end his round in style in front of the clubhouse?

Holywood

Rory’s back garden! Set high in the Holywood Hills of County Down, Northern Ireland, this picturesque 18-hole parkland course boasts some of the best views of Belfast. The proud home of PGA professional Rory McIlroy, this stunning course has much to offer the keen golfer.

Paul and Chris play the 13th. It’s a par 4 with incredible views of Belfast as you play your second. But you have to clear a big valley before that!

Enniscrone

Enniscrone is among the finest and most challenging of traditional Irish links golf courses and offers 27 holes on 400 acres of magnificent links land, featuring the par 73 Dunes Championship Links Course. The location of this beautiful course is one to beat! Enniscrone is set on a promontory, which juts out into Killala Bay at the mouth of the Moy Estuary. Scurmore, one of Ireland’s most beautiful beaches borders the links whilst the backdrop is the imposing Ox Mountains.

Paul plays the 15th. He’s not been here before but relishes the challenge of this tough par 4. The Atlantic Ocean to the left and the fairway and green surrounded by enormous sand dunes. The wind is swirling. Can Paul get his par?

Royal Portrush

In 2019, Royal Portrush played host to the Open Championship and it was fitting that Irishman Shane Lowry was crowned champion. This beautiful course with its spectacular views of the coast, offers the golfer some stunning and tricky holes.

Paul and Chris play the 5th. It’s driveable for the big hitters. The approach is one of the most dramatic in golf. With the wind behind, can Chris and Paul deliver?