Ardglass Golf Club, Co. Down in Ireland

Situated on the south-east coast of County Down, Ardglass is unquestionably
one of the most spectacular courses in Ireland. The dramatic layout of
the course with several tees and greens overlooking the ocean gives it
a really rugged feel and it is part links part clifftop in nature. Essentially
the course meanders its way out to a headland and then meanders its way
back.
The first five holes are truly memorable and run right alongside the
sea. The par three 2nd (Howd's Hole) is many people's favourite and many
people's undoing - with the tee shot needing to be fired across a rocky
inlet, it is a real death-or-glory hole and somewhat reminiscent of the
3rd at Tralee. "At only 158 yards it may not be as damaging to the
score card as 'Calamity' at Portrush but it nevertheless comes with a
health warning" (Golf World). A second magnificent par three is the
downhill 11th where the Irish Sea can provide a daunting diversion and
when the wind is dead against it can be truly intimidating. The final
hole however, offers a good chance of a closing birdie and then its off
to the 19th which being Ardglass is a converted ancient castle.
Ardglass Golf Club
Castle Place
Ardglass
Co Down
Tel: 028 4484 1219
Fax: 028 4484 1841
Website: www.ardglass.force9.co.uk