Macreddin

John Divney · 09-06-2014 09:44PM

They have a range now, you will not regret playing this course, it is utterly stunning.

Just too far away from anywhere.

Kevinmarkham · 09-06-2014 10:37PM

liamos43 wrote: »

Thinking of playing Macreddin in aprox 2 weeks time. Anyone play it recently and if so what is it like - is it worth a game there?...thks

Try these pics... should help!
http://www.theirishgolfblog.com/2014/05/macreddin-golf-club-ablaze-with-gorse.html

GreeBo · 09-06-2014 10:40PM

Back nine is hard work, my trolley have up the ghost. Lovely course though, should be nice this time of year. Played in November and was pretty wet in places, very cold and dark on the back 9.

Some great holes

Tones69 · 13-06-2014 06:00PM

Played 2 weeks ago. Stunning course but you MUST get a buggy. Would dread walking it to be honest

Kevinmarkham · 13-06-2014 09:30PM

Tones69 wrote: »

Played 2 weeks ago. Stunning course but you MUST get a buggy. Would dread walking it to be honest

Interestingly, I was talking to the guys last night and they said that 99% of members walk the course and refuse to take buggies. Then I went out to the 7th green (pic attached) and passed three guys playing together, each driving with their own buggy. Seriously, three guys, three buggies!

Tones69 · 13-06-2014 09:40PM

Kevinmarkham wrote: »

Interestingly, I was talking to the guys last night and they said that 99% of members walk the course and refuse to take buggies. Then I went out to the 7th green (pic attached) and passed three guys playing together, each driving with their own buggy. Seriously, three guys, three buggies!

Of course the members dont use buggies! Theyd be broke sure payin 20 quid a go!

Dr_Colossus · 13-06-2014 11:31PM

I've played it twice and walked it twice and would choose the same again. It's an amazing course and I think you get a better experience walking but then I really dislike buggies and don't think they should be permitted without a medical certificate as per competitions.

Bruno26 · 22-07-2014 09:04AM

I played Macreddin yesterday. I walked it! It is some course with some brilliant holes. A very unique course. Is there a tougher course to walk anywhere in Ireland or elsewhere?

Benicetomonty · 22-07-2014 12:34PM

Bruno26 wrote: »

I played Macreddin yesterday. I walked it! It is some course with some brilliant holes. A very unique course. Is there a tougher course to walk anywhere in Ireland or elsewhere?

Haven't played Macreddin but Dun Laoghaire and Concra Wood are 2 serious walks I've had recently...

Bruno26 · 22-07-2014 12:43PM

Benicetomonty wrote: »

Haven't played Macreddin but Dun Laoghaire and Concra Wood are 2 serious walks I've had recently...

I've played Dun Laoghaire and would consider it very flat compared to Macreddin. Would love to play Concra Wood sometime.

First Up · 22-07-2014 12:50PM

Bruno26 wrote: »

I've played Dun Laoghaire and would consider it very flat compared to Macreddin. Would love to play Concra Wood sometime.

Would agree. Macreddin by far the toughest I've walked anywhere. I've not played Concra Wood yet - it looks very like Lough Erne which has some hefty hikes as well but nothing like Macreddin.

Fine course though.

thewobbler · 22-07-2014 01:09PM

First Up wrote: »

Would agree. Macreddin by far the toughest I've walked anywhere. I've not played Concra Wood yet - it looks very like Lough Erne which has some hefty hikes as well but nothing like Macreddin.

Fine course though.

Concra is much easier walked than Macreddin. There's a horrible climb from 18 to clubhouse, and from the the 9th around clubhouse to 10 isn't much fun. But only hole 8 would have a significant climb in play.

Macreddin is a whole different level of undulation to that.

I was at Royal Belfast last week and there's a few climbs there would pull the legs out of you.

dar_cool · 22-07-2014 01:50PM

Played it last Saturday, some walk alright, had cramps where I never had cramps before after it, I'd walk it again though no bother, cracking course, would go back and play it tomorrow!!

First Up · 22-07-2014 02:00PM

dar_cool wrote: »

Played it last Saturday, some walk alright, had cramps where I never had cramps before after it, I'd walk it again though no bother, cracking course, would go back and play it tomorrow!!

Not sure I'd fancy walking it in this heat!

technodub · 23-07-2014 11:06PM

Played Macreddin a few times last year but never walked it due to advice from friends who had played their previously. Dont think I would in the future either Im nearly 30 for gods sake Im saving my energy for the golf.

Couldnt believe my shock last month while playing in the grange ryder cup event an ex greenkeeper and avid golf fan told me macreddin was a glorified field! Have to say I have always loved it and its just a pity were the location is.

On a side not both Dun Laoighre and Concra are both lovely long courses which I have walked both but have heard Concra is in a bad way this year due to bad drianage and trying to fix it has left stones all over the fairways??:mad:

ForeRight · 23-07-2014 11:28PM

technodub wrote: »

Played Macreddin a few times last year but never walked it due to advice from friends who had played their previously. Dont think I would in the future either Im nearly 30 for gods sake Im saving my energy for the golf.
Couldnt believe my shock last month while playing in the grange ryder cup event an ex greenkeeper and avid golf fan told me macreddin was a glorified field! Have to say I have always loved it and its just a pity were the location is.

On a side not both Dun Laoighre and Concra are both lovely long courses which I have walked both but have heard Concra is in a bad way this year due to bad drianage and trying to fix it has left stones all over the fairways??:mad:

FOOORRRREEEEE

GreeBo · 24-07-2014 01:26AM

ForeRight wrote: »

FOOORRRREEEEE

The Grange Castle?

rrpc · 24-07-2014 07:54AM

GreeBo wrote: »

The Grange Castle?

Ah now to be fair he said the grange ryder cup event. As in the Ryder cup event at Grange golf club.

ForeRight · 24-07-2014 08:02AM

This thread is suppose to be about The Macreddin

jackal · 24-07-2014 01:14PM

Dr_Colossus wrote: »

I've played it twice and walked it twice and would choose the same again. It's an amazing course and I think you get a better experience walking but then I really dislike buggies and don't think they should be permitted without a medical certificate as per competitions.

Bit dictatorial don't you think? Out of what, 12 people who have played the course and recommended buggies, you are the lone voice saying that you disagree.

Yet because you dislike them, they should be banned for everyone?

Maybe concentrate on enjoying your own game and stop evangelising walking the course like you know something we don't. Most able bodied Irish people walk the course (there are generally only a handful of buggies available at most courses), but on this particularly hilly and long course, a buggy is probably a perfectly good idea for the majority of people who may be good at golf, but not particularly fit for pulling a heavy bag up and down hills for 5 hours.

Kevinmarkham · 24-07-2014 01:39PM

jackal wrote: »

Bit dictatorial don't you think? Out of what, 12 people who have played the course and recommended buggies, you are the lone voice saying that you disagree.

Yet because you dislike them, they should be banned for everyone?

Maybe concentrate on enjoying your own game and stop evangelising walking the course like you know something we don't. Most able bodied Irish people walk the course (there are generally only a handful of buggies available at most courses), but on this particularly hilly and long course, a buggy is probably a perfectly good idea for the majority of people who may be good at golf, but not particularly fit for pulling a heavy bag up and down hills for 5 hours.

Wow, way to go with twisting words. I don't see any evangelising in there, although maybe when you play golf in Ireland you're that much closer to God.

jackal · 24-07-2014 02:21PM

Kevinmarkham wrote: »

Wow, way to go with twisting words. I don't see any evangelising in there, although maybe when you play golf in Ireland you're that much closer to God.

Walking Macreddin and you could be meeting your maker quicker than you would like!

technodub · 24-07-2014 05:44PM

ForeRight wrote: »

This thread is suppose to be about The Macreddin

I did start my post about macreddin sorry if mentioning other golf clubs offended you I will go say 3 hailmarys and leave!:rolleyes:

ForeRight · 24-07-2014 06:04PM

technodub wrote: »

I did start my post about macreddin sorry if mentioning other golf clubs offended you I will go say 3 hailmarys and leave!:rolleyes:

Jaysus relax techno I wasn't being serious

technodub · 24-07-2014 06:11PM

ForeRight wrote: »

Jaysus relax techno I wasn't being serious

So did you think I was serious about the hail marys?

rollotomasi · 24-07-2014 06:24PM

dar_cool wrote: »

Played it last Saturday, some walk alright, had cramps where I never had cramps before after it, I'd walk it again though no bother, cracking course, would go back and play it tomorrow!!

I've played there a few times and always used a push trolley without any problems but it is a good workout.
Last time there, i played in an open singles opposite few young lads in a buggy. It was a struggle to keep pace with them - no need to go to the gym that evening :-)

FixdePitchmark · 25-07-2014 12:01AM

It is a class course - but a daft walk.

A bad walk made good.

slave1 · 25-07-2014 12:38AM

It's a tough, but most rewarding trek, just a fantastic course...

NorfolkEnchants · 10-10-2014 03:01PM

Playing here in a society tomorrow, weather is looking OK so looking forward to it. Never played here before. Anyone been around recently? What’s it looking like these days?

No buggies left…

FixdePitchmark · 10-10-2014 03:03PM

NorfolkEnchants wrote: »

Playing here in a society tomorrow, weather is looking OK so looking forward to it. Never played here before. Anyone been around recently? What’s it looking like these days?

No buggies left…

It is a savage walk - have a good sleep and don't hit the beer tonight

Macreddin

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