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Baltinglass Golf Club
Played On 04/12/2017Good Challenge
Played this on a GolfNow deal; €10, so pretty good value at that rate. First nine holes are pretty hilly and definitely a challenge for stances and ball position.
Back nine is much friendlier and in much better condition, especially 12-18. Greens were OK, but again 12-18 seemed to be in much better condition.
Fairways in good nick and rough not too severe. Good layout with a few nice doglegs, and a couple of the Par 3s were nicely designed.
Overall, a good course for all levels (I am 17 HCap), well designed, maintained and very scenic.
Glenlo Abbey Golf Club
Played On 02/19/2017Expected more
Booked a GolfNow deal: 19e, but other than that it would have been 50e which is not value for money.
Tee boxes well maintained which generally gives me a good indication of the overall maintenance of the course. Greens in great shape for the time of year.
Really enjoyed the round.
But when I finished there was no air at the cleaning station which meant I had to put a filthy trolley into my car. There is also no showers or changing area; had to use the toilet to change which would not be great if you had just paid 50e.
Overall course in good shape, off course facilities leave a lot to be desired.
The Refuge Golf Club
Played On 08/06/2016Nice challenge fo all levels.
Very friendly staff. Food was nice.
Practice green was fast and in great shape, but actual greens were not in a good state. Riddled with pitch marks and spike marks. Not the courses fault, just poor etiquette. The tee boxes and fairways were in good condition.
The various tee boxes gives all levels of golfer a really good challenge. A number of lengthy carries off the tee makes for some scary tee shots.
It took 5 hours to complete a three-ball. No ranger on duty.
Overall I enjoyed the course and facilities.
Knightsbrook Hotel and Golf Resort
Played On 08/10/2015Excellent Course
I stayed in the holiday homes on site and played three times. This is a fantastic course and excellently maintained. Greens have character. Well placed bunkers (as I found on many occasions) with loads of soft sand, fairways were well maintained, generous, but lay in wait for those who tried to bite too much off the tee. Rough was forgiving enough, but some long dense rough on the par threes. Water features on many holes and the last four holes are the best sequence I've played recently. At 25euro midweek, this represents great value.
I played on Mon, Wed and Fri, and each day there was a full team cutting every green, fairway and on two of the mornings, the rough. Every bunker was racked and greens watered. All before first tee off at 8am.
My only gripe was the office staff: I arrived on Sunday and enquires about tee times. I was told that there was nothing available for Monday AM, but could get me out in the PM for 25e or Tues - Fri for 30e. I told them I was a resident, but no discount. Went to my holiday home and checked on-line. Tee times were available before 9AM on Monday, and the price for Tues - Fri was 25e. I checked Golf Now and their price was 26e, claiming a discount of 25%. Moral; check all methods. I used Golf Now for Monday and the Golf Club website for Wed and Fri. Very user friendly.
Elk River Country Club
Played On 08/01/2015Great Experience
Very accommodating and friendly staff. Set me up with two members: John and Mikey. Two very friendly guys, guided me around; and shared their pitcher of beer with me when we finished the round. Very friendly atmosphere..
Fairways in good condition. Greens fast and challenging. Overall, a dry enjoyable morning.
Bluff Creek Golf Course
Played On 07/19/2014Some great par 3s and character holes.
Really enjoyed this course. GPS on cart is great. First time playing back nine and some local knowledge is great.
Greens in great shape but some plug marks on some greens. Fairways also in great shape with water challenges here and there.
Friendly staff.
All round very enjoyable.
Tuam Golf Club
Played On 05/09/2014Very well maintained
Staff very welcoming and efficient. Good practice areas. Tee boxes cut and marked. Generous tree-lined fairways. Rough not too thick. Nice finishing holes with water features. Well maintained consistent greens. Cleaning equipment in good working order. All round good course.
Michael4736185,
We are sorry your round took longer than expected; we know pace of play is key to your game. Though, we are happy you enjoy the course overall! We hope you give us another shot soon!
Best regards,
The Refuge Golf Management