lorenzo87 wrote: » There's no way Carne is a better course than Ballinrobe.. :-) I understand it's the only 18 hole links in Mayo, but it's a short and easy links course in comparison to Enniscrone, Rosses Point, Lahinch etc... Great views no doubt, but the course itself is nowhere near as tough as Ballinrobe.. My best round in Carne is -1, best in Enniscrone is +5.
etxp wrote: » Imo claremorris is right up there with Ballanrobe at the moment. It was in fantastic condition All summer. I haven't played Ballanrobe in a while though.
lorenzo87 wrote: » The problem with Claremorris is drainage.. It's like a swamp after a small amount of rain.. Have also heard rumours that Claremorris could be going back to a 9 hole course, they are in financial bother.
FixdePitchmark wrote: » Links - The Island Parkland - Luttrellstown There must be a better Parkland than that ? I've a good few to still play.
Barnaboy wrote: In my now home county of Offaly, I think Tullamore just edges Esker Hills. I think it's prettier and don't come in feeling you have just climbed Everest!
Barnaboy wrote: Agreed! I think Luttrellstown has lost it a bit, played it during the summer and thought the course condition was not great. Best parkland course in Dublin, in my opinion is Grange Golf Club.
blindside88 wrote: » Carlow- Mount Wolseley (a bit biased) I just don't like the rough in Carlow GC, other than that's it's an excellent course
First Up wrote: » Castle is way better than Grange.
PARlance wrote: » Played Grange a month ago and still yet to play Castle but I wouldn't have Grange up there in a "best off" shortlist. Lovely clubhouse and the place is well looked after. Some really good holes but too many average ones and a couple of poor ones. Lacking in par 5's would make it a lesser course when compared against others.
Tyson Fury wrote: » I've moved to Dublin since I last answered this question and agree that luttrellstown is the best I've played closely followed by newlands.
First Up wrote: » Gosh, I don't think I would have Newlands in my top 20.
Tyson Fury wrote: » Newlands was in great nic when I played it, was very impressed. That said I've only played around 8 courses in the county. Luttrellstown though is in a different league.
dan_ep82 wrote: » Very hard for me to comment as I haven't played nearly enough of them and no links so i'll just give my top 3Meath Headfort New Rathcore Knightsbrook
tayto lover wrote: Knightsbrook can be very soft in the winter. Grand in summer. Never player Rathcor but must do so now as its been mentioned a few times.
First Up wrote: » Rathcore at least as soggy as Knightsbrook in winter. Possibly worse. Nice in summer.
dan_ep82 wrote: Worse in places I'd imagine and can be affected by frost quite a bit due to where it is. Still a great course
First Up wrote: » I think Dun Laoghaire gives Lutllerstown a run for its money as best parkland (and I think it is just about in Dublin.) Malahide is excellent and gets little attention. There's a few courses out that way - e.g. Skerries, Corrstown, Forrest Little - well worthy of consideration, especially if you think Newlands is good!
FixdePitchmark wrote: Yes good call on Dun Laoghaire - close between them two. Must go over and play Castle and Grange
FixdePitchmark wrote: I think that is my slight frustration with Parklands in Dublin - all the ones mentioned above , considered "good" - wouldn't get a look in, in any county mentioned so far. I've played most of them - and would rather drive past them out of Dublin to the other courses mentioned to be honest. Look at Kildare for example But - you are in a city - a different thing , land, course wise etc.
FixdePitchmark wrote: Maybe Margaret's also worth a call ?
FixdePitchmark wrote: Haven't played Hermitage - is that up there ?
sofireland wrote: Meath. Headford New. However member in Knightsbrook and very proud of it they've done a lot of work on drainage in trouble spots last couple of years.
