One night golf trip ?

alxmorgan

Hey,

Myself and a mate are looking to get away to play some golf
Due to young babies probably only one night possible
Might be able to get in 3 rounds over 2 days

I trying to think where best to go and what way to play it
I mean play 3 different courese ? - doable but you know the way sometimes youd love to play a course again having played it for the first time as first time round you didnt know so many things about the place

So anyway were Limerick area based, willing to travel but not too far due to time restrictions obviously

Any thoughts ?

judosean2005

mmm Maybe look into the Adare Manor,

I Hear the main course is outstanding, but have a secondary course
which i hear is quite challenging also. Not sure of prices or anything,

but worth a look anyway.

Sean.

alxmorgan

judosean2005 wrote: »

mmm Maybe look into the Adare Manor,

I Hear the main course is outstanding, but have a secondary course
which i hear is quite challenging also. Not sure of prices or anything,

but worth a look anyway.

Sean.

cheers but thinking further afield as we can play local courses any time. With the overnight possible were thinking of travelling to a course(s) worth playing that we wouldnt otherwise have a chance to

Keano

Maybe go to Wicklow to play both Druid courses?

mikemanley

Dungarven stay in the gold coast hotel play there wonderful course then play dungarven itself two mins down the road then west waterford not great but the other two are spectacular

L.O.F.T

All depends on your budget?

Carton House, Two courses and accommodation. Maynooth is not far up the road for a few pints.
http://fe.avvio.com/convert/site/Carton%20House/en/rate/341.html

Bunclody Golf Club: They have great deals for stay and play:
http://www.bunclodygfc.ie/home.aspx

Druid's Glen: Two courses: The offer is for one course but im sure you could ask for a deal to play the two:http://www.druidsglenresort.com/special-offers?price_group=65536&sv=false
Or play the Heath and head to Macreddin Golf Club: http://www.macreddingolfclub.com/club/

Alternatively have a look at the GUI website and scan an area for opens and play two open days keeping you golf budget low and then look for accommodation in the area

alxmorgan

Thanks for all the replies guys...some good ideas there

This offer looks interesting.....we could play two rounds on the one day and maybe play a course on th way up too

If you had to choose a Carton course to play twice what would it be ?

And if you were travelling from Limk to Dublin and could play one course along the way what would it be ? (we could check opens of course)

Unlimited Golf Special
From €120 per person based on two sharing
Enjoy one night bed & breakfast, two course meal in the Coach House restaurant and unlimited golf on either of our Championship golf courses, The O'Meara or The Montgomerie. **Unlimited Golf is golf played on the same day** show less

k.p.h

alxmorgan wrote: »

Unlimited Golf Special
From €120 per person based on two sharing
Enjoy one night bed & breakfast, two course meal in the Coach House restaurant and unlimited golf on either of our Championship golf courses, The O'Meara or The Montgomerie. **Unlimited Golf is golf played on the same day** show less

I would have presumed this means you could play one course in the morning and in the evening. Which IMO is a great deal

alxmorgan

k.p.h wrote: »

I would have presumed this means you could play one course in the morning and in the evening. Which IMO is a great deal

Thats how I read it. So 120 for nights kip, breakfast, dinner and 2 rounds
Deal

Woodgate

Look up www.yourgolftravel.com they are UK based but do great deals in Ireland, You will get Carton House for way better then the link in one of the other posts.

nocal

alxmorgan wrote: »

Thanks for all the replies guys...some good ideas there

This offer looks interesting.....we could play two rounds on the one day and maybe play a course on th way up too

If you had to choose a Carton course to play twice what would it be ?

And if you were travelling from Limk to Dublin and could play one course along the way what would it be ? (we could check opens of course)

Unlimited Golf Special
From €120 per person based on two sharing
Enjoy one night bed & breakfast, two course meal in the Coach House restaurant and unlimited golf on either of our Championship golf courses, The O'Meara or The Montgomerie. **Unlimited Golf is golf played on the same day** show less

When I went to school either meant one or the other - not both.:D

Mind you in this day and age you might be able to haggle when booking.

kyleman

nocal wrote: »

When I went to school either meant one or the other - not both.:D

Mind you in this day and age you might be able to haggle when booking.

back to school nocal.he never mentioned both

nocal

kyleman wrote: »

back to school nocal.he never mentioned both

Fair cop:o - it was the speed reading that I learned in school that has been my downfall - just did not read Keano's and the OP's posts carefully enough.

kyleman

nocal wrote: »

Fair cop:o - it was the speed reading that I learned in school that has been my downfall - just did not read Keano's and the OP's posts carefully enough.

Only joking anyway nocal.Enjoy your trip abroad.

2ndcoming

Worth considering Rosapenna... two separate courses in the top 25 links in Ireland.

alxmorgan

Woodgate wrote: »

Look up www.yourgolftravel.com they are UK based but do great deals in Ireland, You will get Carton House for way better then the link in one of the other posts.

Looks like 95 pounds/108 euro for same deal minus dinner.
So about 12 euro for 2 course dinner.

Webbs

What about heading up to Sligo and playing Rosses point/Strandhill/Enniscrone. You can get a sligo links pass for around 120e for all 3 if I remember rightly

alxmorgan

Webbs wrote: »

What about heading up to Sligo and playing Rosses point/Strandhill/Enniscrone. You can get a sligo links pass for around 120e for all 3 if I remember rightly

Sounds good. Never played links though.
Were both high handicaps so Im wondering if the wind is up would we enjoy it or be driven mad

kevgaa

You could also add Castel dargan into the Sligo mix. Nice parkland course if you want to mix things up. Plus I think they have a deal for accom and golf in castle dargan and rosses point.

plumber77

Would second that suggestion of the links pass.3 fab courses in the nicest surroundings you will find.if you want to get away and relax this would be great,as long as you don't get too upset by strange bounces and some awkward stances.but as an experience it would be second to none.however if you don't like links golf after the first course it could be a long couple of rounds on the next 2.Maybe mix in a couple of parklands either side of one links course to break yourself in gently.ballinrobe is one suggestion up that side,top class,open day on a friday and cheap too.personally i love playing links golf.great fun!!!

jimbling

http://www.killarney-golf.com/index.cfm/page/courses

I'm sure if you contact them they'll give you a deal to play all 3 courses at a reasonable rate. I've never played any of them to be honest, but Killeen is supposed to be a fantastic course.

technodub

you can get a 3 pass for faithlegg (waterford) waterford castle and mount juliet (killkenny) .. Faithlegg and mount juliet are amazing courses would really recommend them! The 3 course pass costs 123e and is valid for a year from the date you buy them!

alxmorgan

technodub wrote: »

you can get a 3 pass for faithlegg (waterford) waterford castle and mount juliet (killkenny) .. Faithlegg and mount juliet are amazing courses would really recommend them! The 3 course pass costs 123e and is valid for a year from the date you buy them!

Saw that one alright. Someone on here in last few months giving out about Faithlegg though - cant remember why exactly

alxmorgan

At the moment Im thinking Carton House 1 night, B and B, dinner, unlimited rounds on either course is winning.
So play either an open or some other course on way up and then one of the courses twice on the next day before heading home
Maybe the Heritage on the way up ? Any thoughts ?

kyleman

Most courses in the midlands have open days so if you knew what day of the week you are travelling up would be easier to recommend somewhere

technodub

alxmorgan wrote: »

Saw that one alright. Someone on here in last few months giving out about Faithlegg though - cant remember why exactly

I really cant understand that everyones entitled to there opinions but i play quite alot of golf and appreciate a good course and i thought it was beautifull and in great nick waterford castle doesnt have a patch on it! Each to there own i suppose. As far as i know they do alot of them 3 course deals i know theres one for down ur way with dromoland castle not sure about the other 2 and theres one for lenister which is the hermitage carton house and rathsallagh! Also iv heard very good things about the courses in sligo!:D

L.O.F.T

alxmorgan wrote: »

Sounds good. Never played links though.
Were both high handicaps so Im wondering if the wind is up would we enjoy it or be driven mad

With the Carton House option you get to play an inland links type set-up when playing the Monty Course, deep fairway traps and links type grass off the fairway. It would be a nice introduction to Links all be it in land with no ocean in sight. Then you could play the O'Meara course which is a lovely parkland set-up and very fair. The big plus for the Carton house option is the accommodation is very nice.

alxmorgan wrote: »

Maybe the Heritage on the way up ? Any thoughts ?

The Heritage is a fine course and not too far from Maynooth. Well worth a game if you can get a deal on a green fee. They have Open's which are usually €30 per head.
If it was me I would stay midweek in Carton and play The Heritage on the way home.

alxmorgan

L.O.F.T wrote: »

With the Carton House option you get to play an inland links type set-up when playing the Monty Course, deep fairway traps and links type grass off the fairway. It would be a nice introduction to Links all be it in land with no ocean in sight. Then you could play the O'Meara course which is a lovely parkland set-up and very fair. The big plus for the Carton house option is the accommodation is very nice.


The Heritage is a fine course and not too far from Maynooth. Well worth a game if you can get a deal on a green fee. They have Open's which are usually €30 per head.
If it was me I would stay midweek in Carton and play The Heritage on the way home.

Are the opens weekly do you know and if so which day?
Checked gui website but shows only open week and one in Sept

L.O.F.T

alxmorgan wrote: »

Are the opens weekly do you know and if so which day?
Checked gui website but shows only open week and one in Sept

http://www.theheritage.com/green-fee-offers.html#

Monday July 18th 18 Hole singles Stableford
Tuesday July 19th 18 Hole 4 Person Team Event
Wednesday July 20th 18 Hole Fourball S/Ford & 11 Hole Scotch Foursomes (afternoon)
Thursday July 21st 18 Hole 4 Person Team Event
Friday July 22nd 18 Hole Singles Stableford

alxmorgan

L.O.F.T wrote: »

http://www.theheritage.com/green-fee-offers.html#

Monday July 18th 18 Hole singles Stableford
Tuesday July 19th 18 Hole 4 Person Team Event
Wednesday July 20th 18 Hole Fourball S/Ford & 11 Hole Scotch Foursomes (afternoon)
Thursday July 21st 18 Hole 4 Person Team Event
Friday July 22nd 18 Hole Singles Stableford

Ya saw that alright but wont be till Aug at the earliest so no use unfortunately

alxmorgan

Update on this : Contacted Carton and with unlimited golf deal you can play both courses

Sounds good to me