Golf - Citywest or Luttrellstown

kk09

All, played Luttrellstown and thought it was a great course. How does citywest compare??

Thanks in advance

dar_cool

no comparison, Citywest is a tidy little course but not even in the same leauge as luttrellstown

First Up

dar_cool wrote: »

no comparison, Citywest is a tidy little course but not even in the same leauge as luttrellstown

Agree. Citywest is mickey mouse in comparison.

kk09

Thanks for that. Decision made

slave1

Correct decision, no comparison between the two, CW front 9/10 holes pure muck IMHO...

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kk09 wrote: »

Thanks for that. Decision made

If you want a more serious alternative to consider, Castlenock is almost next door to Luttlerstown and a decent course.

Bobby Jones

Luttrelstown by a mile...Citywest is a joke in comparison.

Dr_Colossus

First Up wrote: »

If you want a more serious alternative to consider, Castlenock is almost next door to Luttlerstown and a decent course.

Castleknock is usually in good condition but would only classify it as a decent course and not in the same league as Luttrellstown. Quite short and claustrophic but that said it would be well ahead of CityWest.
Didn't CityWest used to have two courses years ago? Have only played Citywest once about 2 years ago and it was very short, tight and holes compacted in on top of each other, that said it was in good condition during the summer so it was an enjoyable round but the 2nd hole in particular is a travesty. Why didn't they make one proper championship course out of the two they had?

Another suggestion if looking to play elsewhere around Dublin would be Roganstown, quite a nice course layout and plenty long and should be available for reasonable money.

dar_cool

When citywest opened it was a class course,it held a few decent tournaments including ladies irish open and volvo masters. I lived behind it and used to caddy on it, But then they changed it around when they wanted a bigger hotel and a helipad??:P, the course across the road was called the lakes and was a lovely course if a little short, thats gone a few years now.
I enjoy playing citywest in the summer when its dry.

Bobby Jones

dar_cool wrote: »

When citywest opened it was a class course,it held a few decent tournaments including ladies irish open and volvo masters. I lived behind it and used to caddy on it, But then they changed it around when they wanted a bigger hotel and a helipad??:P, the course across the road was called the lakes and was a lovely course if a little short, thats gone a few years now.
I enjoy playing citywest in the summer when its dry.

It's a shame alright...Citywest was a top class venue when it's opened...now it's a glorified pitch and putt course for taximen.

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Bobby Jones wrote: »

It's a shame alright...Citywest was a top class venue when it's opened...now it's a glorified pitch and putt course for taximen.

I think top class is stretching it. There was always a few iffy holes squeezed in to make up the 18. They could probably make a decent nine out of it and use the rest for a proper practice facility.

Bobby Jones

First Up wrote: »

I think top class is stretching it. There was always a few iffy holes squeezed in to make up the 18. They could probably make a decent nine out of it and use the rest for a proper practice facility.

It was a go to venue for corporate outings back when it opened - Now you'd be ducking out of an invite there.

kk09

First Up wrote: »

If you want a more serious alternative to consider, Castlenock is almost next door to Luttlerstown and a decent course.

Castleknock is nice course too, and early in the year may be a better option being alot shorter. Luttrellstown is a completely different challenge golf wise. And is llllllonggggg.

kk09

Thanks for the comments guys, must give Roganstown a try some time.