Just played in the Mixed Open yesterday on the Lansdown course and I could wax lyrical all day, but simply put, golf just does not get any better than this. My credentials, played for 60 years, lowest handicap was 2, now 8, played all Open venues apart from Royal St. George’s (too far). The course is just superb, lovely club house, a great welcome from the staff, and the food is exactly what you w...

From the moment I drove, for the first time in August 2023, across the bridge I knew I was into something special. Single track road to the course across the whole island was worth the visit alone. I was greeted by the usual welcoming staff that you only find in Ireland. Played with a couple of guys from the 'North' who, familiar with the course, really looked after me, cost me a round in the ba...

Tralee may have the most breath-taking coastline in Ireland which results in a backdrop to the golf course that is extraordinary. Teeing off the first you are already anticipating getting to the second hole to absorb the coastline. The first is a nice opener but no-one really gives it much thought, “let’s get to the coast as soon as possible”. What awaits at the second hole is one of the best an...

A great 'away from it all' experience. I agree with everything Ed writes here; and we found a very friendly welcome in the clubhouse, and good, well-priced food. The course was virtually deserted, on a fair summer's day. One thing: I did indeed hasten over the rise to the first to see where my well-struck approach had got to (could I perhaps birdy the FIRST HOLE?). Although we spent a good 10 min...