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  • 14-04-2014 01:22PM
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    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,043 ✭✭✭


    I've just got the go-ahead for a third edition of Hooked... so I was hoping to tap into the knowledge of all the golfers on Boards.

    The 2nd/current edition came out in 2011 and a lot has changed on the Irish golf scene since then. Turvey, Kilkea Castle, Killarney (Lackabane) and Dublin City have gone, Limerick County and South County have been reborn as new entities, Carne is now 27 holes and a couple of 9-holes have become 18s. And then there's Doonbeg.

    I'll be contacting all the golf clubs to clarify what has happened at their courses in recent years, but in the meantime I would really appreciate it if you could fill me in on any changes at your home club...
    1. Have any new holes or new greens been introduced?
    2. Have there been radical changes to the bunkering or tee boxes?
    3. Has the layout/hole order changed?
    4. Any new features, e.g. ponds, ditches, tree plantings?
    5. New facilities, e.g, practice facilities, clubhouse changes?

    And if you know of any changes at nearby clubs please add them in as well. It'll all be very helpful.

    Also, if you have reference to a copy of Hooked and you disagree with any of the reviews, let me know which one/s and why. I'll have to visit a fair number of courses in the coming months so it may prompt a revisit.

    Many thanks... any questions, just ask.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 753 ✭✭✭denishurley


    Bandon is unchanged since Hooked 1.

    I know Cobh were experimenting with changing their hole order to finish with the 'island' par-3 10th, but not sure if they have decided to do it permanently.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,742 ✭✭✭blue note


    I think the redevelopment of Tramore was completed around 2007, so I assume that is the version you have in your second edition?

    No major changes since. We lost a lot of trees this year I suppose, but I don't think it has actually affected the course drastically.

    We got a new coffee machine in the pro shop.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,564 ✭✭✭kiers47


    I've just got the go-ahead for a third edition of Hooked... so I was hoping to tap into the knowledge of all the golfers on Boards.

    The 2nd/current edition came out in 2011 and a lot has changed on the Irish golf scene since then. Turvey, Kilkea Castle, Killarney (Lackabane) and Dublin City have gone, Limerick County and South County have been reborn as new entities, Carne is now 27 holes and a couple of 9-holes have become 18s. And then there's Doonbeg.

    I'll be contacting all the golf clubs to clarify what has happened at their courses in recent years, but in the meantime I would really appreciate it if you could fill me in on any changes at your home club...
    1. Have any new holes or new greens been introduced?
    2. Have there been radical changes to the bunkering or tee boxes?
    3. Has the layout/hole order changed?
    4. Any new features, e.g. ponds, ditches, tree plantings?
    5. New facilities, e.g, practice facilities, clubhouse changes?

    And if you know of any changes at nearby clubs please add them in as well. It'll all be very helpful.

    Also, if you have reference to a copy of Hooked and you disagree with any of the reviews, let me know which one/s and why. I'll have to visit a fair number of courses in the coming months so it may prompt a revisit.

    Many thanks... any questions, just ask.

    Hi Kevin. Member in tipperary GC.
    No significant changes here bar a lot of drainage work. New Tee Box on the 15th but it doesn't really change the hole.

    Ballykisteen have changed the first back to a par4 but John(Ballyk) would probably give you more details.

    Dundrum has remained as is although the business itself has changed. I will be opening a thread in a minute.

    Also If you need a hand reviewing any clubs in the Munster region let me know ;)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,907 ✭✭✭alxmorgan


    East Clare lost the iconic Scots Pine on 9 in the storms.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,635 ✭✭✭newport2


    I've just got the go-ahead for a third edition of Hooked... so I was hoping to tap into the knowledge of all the golfers on Boards.

    The 2nd/current edition came out in 2011 and a lot has changed on the Irish golf scene since then. Turvey, Kilkea Castle, Killarney (Lackabane) and Dublin City have gone, Limerick County and South County have been reborn as new entities, Carne is now 27 holes and a couple of 9-holes have become 18s. And then there's Doonbeg.

    I'll be contacting all the golf clubs to clarify what has happened at their courses in recent years, but in the meantime I would really appreciate it if you could fill me in on any changes at your home club...
    1. Have any new holes or new greens been introduced?
    2. Have there been radical changes to the bunkering or tee boxes?
    3. Has the layout/hole order changed?
    4. Any new features, e.g. ponds, ditches, tree plantings?
    5. New facilities, e.g, practice facilities, clubhouse changes?
    And if you know of any changes at nearby clubs please add them in as well. It'll all be very helpful.

    Also, if you have reference to a copy of Hooked and you disagree with any of the reviews, let me know which one/s and why. I'll have to visit a fair number of courses in the coming months so it may prompt a revisit.

    Many thanks... any questions, just ask.

    Tulfarris has just had a new set of ladies tee-boxes built, significantly changing the course. They've just been officially measured and new indexes issued. (The main reason behind it was that it was too long, societies were coming and playing and saying they loved it, but would not come again due to length.)

    Also, a lot of money spent on drainage there in the last few years, so that has significantly improved things in the wet season (at least if you don't wander too far off the fairways!)


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,172 ✭✭✭BraveDonut


    Bray GC had the 2nd and 18th green complexes rebuilt and completed last year.
    These along with the 13th had new bunkers built using a different method than the other bunkers on the course. (something to do with how the base was bonded). They give a different style of play.

    New 18th tee box complex 2 years ago to accommodate a reservoir project that allows the course its own water for fairways, etc.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,882 ✭✭✭Golfgraffix


    Portmarnock Links
    1. Have any new holes or new greens been introduced? New par 5 13th, new green added, about 68 yards past the old.
    2. Have there been radical changes to the bunkering or tee boxes? 14th was shortened to a drivable par4. New Tee boxes on hole one, changed the angle of the hole. The silly cross fairway bunker on 12 has been removed.
    3. Has the layout/hole order changed? No
    4. Any new features, e.g. ponds, ditches, tree plantings? No
    5. New facilities, e.g, practice facilities, clubhouse changes? No


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 7,023 Mod ✭✭✭✭charlieIRL


    need a travel partner?!!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 516 ✭✭✭pcasso


    I played Laytown and Bettystown last week and the old par 3 eight wasn't played.
    We played through the normal sequence of holes until coming to a new par three which was the new fourteenth.
    I am not sure if this is a permanent change or if they have just developed an extra hole to rest/work on other holes at various times.
    The new 14th was a nice par three and was definitely not a temporary hole


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,043 ✭✭✭Kevinmarkham


    charlieIRL wrote: »
    need a travel partner?!!!

    If you reckon you can sleep in the boot of a VW Golf, with only golf clubs, soggy shoes and me for company, I'm sure we can work something out!


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 802 ✭✭✭m r c


    No changes of note in Strandhill, Castle Dargan, Enniscrone or Co Sligo up until now anyway.
    I think there is work planned on the 10th in Co Sligo but nothing yet afaik

    I have your 2nd edition of hooked and couldn't disagree with almost any of your observations, if you are playing alone in the north west for the 3rd book I'd love to play a round or two with you.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 124 ✭✭the greatest game


    Limerick golf Club ( ballyclough) has lost close to 300 trees.. the course has been transformed , for the worse.

    Castletroy, has removed fairway bunkers from the 3rd , 4th ,8th , 9th, 10th, 16th 17th, Bunkers beside greens - Redeveloped on 5th and 6th, Lost 100 trees in the storm, and has been removing surplus trees over the last the last 2 years.


    Ballyneety- From what I noticed from the car park the other day, it looks quite well.. lots of daisys though...but greens look decent, and its great to see a course brought back.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 849 ✭✭✭ballyk


    1. Have any new holes or new greens been introduced?
    2. Have there been radical changes to the bunkering or tee boxes?
    3. Has the layout/hole order changed?
    4. Any new features, e.g. ponds, ditches, tree plantings?
    5. New facilities, e.g, practice facilities, clubhouse changes?

    Many thanks... any questions, just ask.

    Congrats on getting the go-ahead for Hooked III Kevin. Answers for Ballykisteen below:
    1. Have any new holes or new greens been introduced? No
    2. Have there been radical changes to the bunkering or tee boxes? 1st hole had been turned into a par 3 for a couple of years. It's back to a par 4 now though thankfully. No major changes other than that.
    3. Has the layout/hole order changed? 1st hole has along out of bounds section down the right hand side of the fairway.
    4. Any new features, e.g. ponds, ditches, tree plantings? No
    5. New facilities, e.g, practice facilities, clubhouse changes? The driving range is now floodlit and open late each evening.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,145 ✭✭✭Benny Cake


    Not a member there but there has been some significant layout changes in castlecomer. Removes the need to climb the hill twice. As the course was originally laid out you now play 1,2,3,4,5,6,12,11,8,9,10,13,14,15,16,17,18


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,215 ✭✭✭scrubber72


    If you reckon you can sleep in the boot of a VW Golf, with only golf clubs, soggy shoes and me for company, I'm sure we can work something out!

    Do i sense a little bromance starting?........

    New starters hut in galway bay. Massive improvement.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 229 ✭✭cjfitz


    Castleisland have done a lot of work to the clubhouse and the dressing rooms.
    The only on course changes is there has been a big improvement to the drainage system.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 742 ✭✭✭fearruanua


    best of luck with your new venture kevin.

    Bearna GC in Galway

    1 and 2 are gone. The original third is now the new first with two new holes 4 and 5 stuck in, in the middle of the course near where the driving range(never opened) was supposed to go. the two new holes are divided by an internal out of bounds.

    The first hole is a huge loss to the course, it was a great and tough opening hole. and i always loved the drive from way up in the furze on the second.

    a new par 3 has been built over by the 15th tee box but i haven't a clue what that is going to replace.

    not sure if there are any bearna members on here who could shed more light on the changes.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,749 ✭✭✭dan_ep82


    Not a member anymore but Rathcore are putting in a chipping green, its almost finished I think.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 1,914 ✭✭✭dball


    new elevated tee-box on the par 3 10th in Ceann Sibeal.
    great view of the green !!!!!!!!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,374 ✭✭✭✭Seve OB


    No need for me here Kevin, I think you know my home course better than I do ;)
    newport2 wrote: »
    Also, a lot of money spent on drainage there in the last few years, so that has significantly improved things in the wet season (at least if you don't wander too far off the fairways!)

    WOW, you wouldn't think that. I played there last Sunday and thought it was shocking. We haven't had that much rain of late, and I have played a good few different courses recently, none of which had soft fairways. The fairways in Tulfarris, I could only classify as seriously soft, spongy and muddy.

    if they could do more on the drainage, its a lovely course, i don't mind the length :)


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 357 ✭✭The Premier Man


    As fr.ted would say "good luck with the book" again. I have the 1st version I think and the order of the holes in my club CALLAN have changed dramatically. I also think it has improved a lot from that review, greens are way better and some small tweaks here and there have improved things.a few bunkers have been filled in but these weren't generally in play anyway.il give you a better description of the new order in the coming days


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,331 ✭✭✭mike12


    Bellewstown have changed the 9s so it breaks up the hill plus a new lake on the new first


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 552 ✭✭✭A New earth


    Huge work ongoing on the bunkers in Dun Laoghaire Kevin, some filled in and others redesigned, say reduced in size by 50% etc, will not be finished until next year (in time for the Curtis Cup in 2016). A good lot of tree planting also for example left and right of where you drive on 8th middle, more added to 5th middle, 7th Lower and numerous other holes. If you can, leave a visit until say May next year when it should all be finished


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1 padfar


    Lucan are developing a short game area


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 20,664 ✭✭✭✭Rikand


    Anywhere online I can find what was printed about Athlone to know which changes have been made since the last review ? :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 233 ✭✭yettie1701


    Best of luck with the book Kevin. When is your new one out by the way ? No changes to the layout in Gowran Park. A lot of drainage in the last three years which have dried the place up no end.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14 bruachlan


    Best of luck with the book Kevin.
    Ballyneety, formerly limerick county is back up and running with minimal changes to the original layout.
    12th playing as a par 3 until the summer as a new tee box and fairway have been layed.
    18th now a very short par 4 as tee box was moved up nearly 100m due to an objection from one of the houses to the right of the tee box.
    Some bunkers throughout the course have been grassed out and are now played as grass bunkers and the remainder of the bunkers have been treated and resanded and are now back in play.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 899 ✭✭✭thewobbler


    Kevin I'd recommend you pay a visit to Clover Hill (Mullaghbawn) again, as almost every year they unleash a few seismic changes. It never will be a championship course but it's so much fun to play.

    Not much else up in this region has change of note. But (and I know I've inbuilt bias) your rating of Warrenpoint was very unfair compared to neighbouring courses. Banbridge is a muck infested pitch and putt in comparison to Warrenpoint!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,590 ✭✭✭agusta


    bruachlan wrote: »
    Best of luck with the book Kevin.
    Ballyneety, formerly limerick county is back up and running with minimal changes to the original layout.
    12th playing as a par 3 until the summer as a new tee box and fairway have been layed.
    18th now a very short par 4 as tee box was moved up nearly 100m due to an objection from one of the houses to the right of the tee box.
    Some bunkers throughout the course have been grassed out and are now played as grass bunkers and the remainder of the bunkers have been treated and resanded and are now back in play.
    Just to clarify,The 12th hole doesnt have a new tee box.AFAIK the 12th will revert to a par 4 soon with dropping to the side of the fairway to protect the new fairway.There has been no change to the 18th since limerick county went into receivership.It used to be a great par 5 but has been a tricky par 4 for the last couple of years before it closed.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 290 ✭✭carnsoreboxer


    Really looking forward to 3rd edition but as of right now no changes to my home course but hopefully I'll be in a position to invite you to play this time next year. Still waiting for planning approval


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