How would you rate Carton House?

Osgoodisgood

I'm thinking of joing Carton House and I wondered how other golfers rate the courses. I've heard lots of stories that the Monty course is too tough and I've also been told that the O'Meara is too dull. Surely that's not right? FYI I play off 4 and am a big fan of links courses but a much better player on parkland courses! Who isn't? Any thoughts would be much appreciated.

actuallylike

Can you not go up and try for yourself? Seems like that would be the sensible option if you're going to join.

Johnny_Fontane

Its a great setup - I much prefer the Monty, its some challenge. You'll never have any issues getting out there as most members prefer the o'meara. Great practice facilities and would be a smashing place to join

Daithio9

Osgoodisgood wrote: »

I'm thinking of joing Carton House and I wondered how other golfers rate the courses. I've heard lots of stories that the Monty course is too tough and I've also been told that the O'Meara is too dull. Surely that's not right? FYI I play off 4 and am a big fan of links courses but a much better player on parkland courses! Who isn't? Any thoughts would be much appreciated.

I'm always a little sceptical when I hear the phrase "too tough", what does that mean exactly?.
I'd say off 4 you'd relish the challenges that the courses there present and imo you should go for it.

Sionnachster

I joined in the middle of last year to try it out and joined straight back this year as I loved it up there.

The Monty is labelled bland by some, maybe some truth there but it's my favourite of the two courses as you need to plot your way around it and think a bit more. Not sure what you mean by too tough, isn't that the point to an extent when playing off 4? You'd enjoy it I reckon but the previous poster is right, go up and play it. The O' Meara has some lovely holes on it too and is well worth a visit as it's more traditional but can be tough as hell with longish rough if you are wayward.

GUI accademy on the grounds helps too. Competitions are easy to get in on too over Sat & Sun.... There is value out there though so play first, minor discounted leasing deal available until 31st Jan I think but check that out first in case I am way off...

Osgoodisgood

actuallylike wrote: »

Can you not go up and try for yourself? Seems like that would be the sensible option if you're going to join.

Yes, I'm playing both in the next few days. I just wanted some other opinions in case the course conditions are less than perfect.

Russman

I haven't played the O'Meara so can't comment on it but I've played the Monty quite a few times last year off 4 h/cap myself and think its very good. Certainly an "adults" golf course (whatever that means !:D) If you're off 4 it won't be a problem, there's plenty of tees to play off. The back tees definitely make it a beast as many of the bunkers are just on the limit for driving over them and, I would say, could almost make it a slog on a bad day.

Play it, you'll love it.

Kevinmarkham

Os,
The Montgomerie course has been well described by others here. It's pitched as an 'inland links' and that is a very apt description. Lots of curving/rolling fairways, extremely deep bunkers on fairways and around greens, and some of the best putting surfaces around. It is a tough course for sure, but the beauty of this is that if you play/score well it really means something. True, it's a bit bland and very open, but that's the nature of the surroundings.

The O'Meara didn't appeal to me in the same way. It's more spacious so the routing has ample room, there are plenty of trees and it is a classic parkland course, but it plays that much easier. Off 4, you shouldn't have any problems. Don't get me wrong, it's great quality and highly enjoyable, but just not enough bite if you want to really test yourself.
K

sweetswing

the 2 courses are fantastic (i love the monty) the whole set up is top notch ,you wont find better. if i lived a bit closer i would join it in a heart beat .

Osgoodisgood

Thanks for your feedback guys. It sounds like I'm going to enjoy sampling these courses.

madds

Have played both courses numerous times and both are enjoyable in their own right. The Monty is my favourite. Poor finishing hole though...they could have done so much more with the water on the right, island green, etc.

valc

both courses are a pleasure to play but certainly the Monty is so much more challenging. Esp for lower h'cap players. Both courses maintained to high standard though Monty prob gets the pre[PHP][/PHP]ferential treatment!

Neither course tends to be too busy - esp in afternoons / evenings.

Good practice facilities which are never too busy. Membership of the Academy is included when you join the club.



valc