County Sligo Golf Club

Every Golfer dreams of great Golf holiday package, one where he/she would finally be able to relax and play good Golf. The County Sligo Golf Club is just right for such a dream Golf holiday package. The Golf Club is one of the oldest and the best Links Courses in Ireland. It is indeed a scenic seaside village, which can be enjoyed as part of your Golf holiday package , with the Atlantic Ocean to the west and the Benbulben to the north, the Glencar Valley, and the Dartary Mountains on the east and Knocknarea to the south. Like other sea side Golf courses in Ireland, the sea breeze does often play truant but the seasoned Irish Golfer takes it as just another day at the Golf course.

This century old links Golf course was founded at Rosses Point, Sligo. It was started in 1894 as a nine-hole links course and within twelve years became a popular 18 hole Golf course. Today the County Sligo is the home of the West of Ireland Championship. In addition it has hosted the Irish Close Championship, the Home International Championship and the Interprovincial Championship.

A spot of history

George Combe who conceptualized the world's first handicap system was asked to lay out the first nine holes. He later presented a silver cup in 1896 which later came to be known as the Combe Cup. The Combe Cup is one of the oldest Golf trophies in the world today.

The Club House

A major attraction for the Golf holiday package enthusiasts is the renovated County Sligo Golf Clubhouse. The original clubhouse was built in 1912.The eminent architect Dublin O'Connor gave the clubhouse a Tudor facade. The Club house has recently undergone massive renovations and the present look is a happy mix of the old and the new. The new facilities match the best in the country and are a source of delight for visitors and members. Today, you can enjoy great views of the 1st and 2nd holes while you tuck into the great food at the restaurant. The Clubhouse also offers two well stocked brand new bars and fully renovated locker rooms.

The County Sligo Golf Club is also an ideal Golf holiday package. There are enough attractions for your family as well. The Irish Raptor Research Centre which is a birds of prey sanctuary is believed to be the biggest in Ireland is nearby. The kids will enjoy watching these winged predators in their natural habitat. The Woodville farm is another attraction where rare swoop animal breeds can be seen. Kids also love horse rides on the beach or through the picturesque locales. They can also visit the Coleman Music Centre to understand and learn about traditional Irish music and culture. Dolly's Cottage which is a 200 year well preserved, stone built thatched cottage is another popular tourist attraction. With so much to do, County Sligo Golf Club no doubt deserves a place in your Golf holiday package.

How to Approach

From Sligo Town it takes about 10 minutes to reach the Golf Club. You need to take the R291 from Sligo for about 8 km till you reach the village of Rosses Point. Follow the road and towards the end you will see the County Sligo Golf Club right ahead.

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