Course Guide - County Sligo Golf Club

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Greenlands

One of the recurring subtleties of Colt designs is that the fairway is only half the width it appears.

Par 4 - 398 Yards

Barr na Séide

As part of the recent Revitalization Programme the green has been extended to the right and a new large bunker has been added to the left fairway. A short drive up the left hand side (LHS) of the fairway is a good play that will leave approx. 100 yds to the green.

Par 4 - 323 Yards

Hole 3: Metal Man

As part of the recent Revitalization Programme a new green has been added a further 65 yards behind the old one making this a true Par 5. Favour the RHS of the fairway from the tee. Danger lurks left and right when going for it in 2. A lay-up over the road is a smart play leaving a short iron to this tricky green.

Par 4 - 588 Yards

Gan Gaineamh

One of the great Par 3’s in the world with no bunkers. Gan Gaineamh translates to “without sand”. Anything short or right is a very difficult up and down. Left is a good miss from the tee.

Par 3 - 179 Yards

The Jump

A great driving hole but favour the left hand side of the fairway. There is a hidden dip containing bunkers just short of the green.

Par 5 - 540 Yards

Bomore

A tough driving hole with OB all along the RHS and bunkers to the left. The fairway also slopes slightly left to right so a sliced drive will find trouble. Do not miss the green on LHS

Par 4 - 447 Yards

Ewing’s Profile

A straight par 4 that looks benign but trouble awaits any errant approach with a cavernous burn protecting the green. Favour the LHS of green with your approach.

Par 4 - 431 Yards

The Churn

A left to right dog-leg requires a good tee-shot. New bunkers have been added to the RHS as part of the recent revitalisation which will severely punish any greedy corner-cutting. A hidden dip short of the green make the approach seem shorter than it is.

Par 4 - 484 Yards

Cast a Cold Eye

A wonderful par 3 that requires an accurate tee-shot. The green is well protected by deep bunkers short and right and a treacherous run-off area to the right.

Par 3 - 167 Yards

Benbulben

A new championship tee and extended green have added during the recent revitalisation making a stern test for the start of the back nine. Favour LHS of fairway to get a good view of the green for the approach.

Par 4 - 466 Yards

Lissadell

A tough par 4 into the prevailing wind. The fairway slopes quite severely from left to right so favour the left hand side. Any approach missing short or right will have trouble making par

Par 4 - 480 Yards

Lighthouse

A testing par 5 into the prevailing wind with a landing zone well protected by bunkers left and right. A long drive finding the left hand side of the fairway give an opportunity to see the green for the second shot.

Par 5 - 531 Yards

Wrynne Point

A picturesque par 3 playing from a height to a green surrounded by water and bunkers. The middle of the green is a good play from the tee.

Par 3 - 174 Yards

Mahon’s Burn

This double dogleg par 4 requires a good teeshot to find a generous fairway but the burn beckons for anything too long on the left hand side. Beware of the false front on this green and bunker on LHS.

Par 4 - 460 Yards

Through the Gap

Long hitters may take on the hill on the right hand side from the tee giving a short approach. The bunkers to the left of the green are to be avoided as is anything over the back of the green.

Par 4 - 422 Yards

Knocknarea

The last of the par 3s and probably the toughest. Anything missing right will struggle.

Par 3 - 210 Yards

The Gallery

A decision is required on the tee as to whether to play to the end of the fairway or “have a go” and get sufficiently far enough past the end of the fairway. The RHS of the fairway gives maximum visibility of this treacherous green sloping from back to front. Take plenty of club for the approach

Par 4 - 470 Yards

Christy’s Farm

A blind teeshot requires picking the correct line which, for long hitters, is the right edge of the fairway. The carry is shorter on the LHS. The middle of the green is a good objective for the approach.

Par 4 - 387 Yards

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