Course
Opened – 1938
Course Designer – Tom Simpson (Upgraded in 2003 by Donald Steel / Tom Mackenzie)
Special Features - The 14th hole is the signature hole.
General Playability -
Undulating/ flat - Undulating
Tree lined/exposed - Exposed
Many / few water hazards - Few water hazards
Changes to the course - 2nd green has been redesigned & a new 12th tee has been built for this years event.
Greens
Type of grass - Bent Fescue
Height of cut - 3mm
Speed/stimp reading – 9' 6"
Any specific comments – Speeds will be controlled due to expected high winds.
Fairways
Type of grass – Fescue Bent
Height of cut – 10mm
General width and contouring – Average Width (28 yards)
Any specific comments - none
Tees
Type of grass – Fescue Bent
Height of cut - 9mm
Any specific comments - none
Collars
Type of grass - Fescue Bent
Height of cut – 9mm
Any specific comments - none
Rough
Type of grass – Fescue Rye Grass
Semi-rough - Height of cut – 32mm
Intermediate Height of cut – 57mm
Rough - Height of cut – 102mm
Any specific comments –
Weather
In advance – Wet, cold and windy
Forecast for tournament – Mixture of cloud, sun and showers. Cool with moderate to strong winds
Other Features
Traditional Links Golf Course.
The 4 par 3s are considered among the best in Ireland
Natural unspoilt seaside territory
This links landscape is a typical psammosere environment.
