Golf
To weathermen, Waterford is in the 'sunny' South East because it’s the sunniest and driest part of Ireland. To people who play golf it is the “Sunshine Circuit” due to the wealth of championship courses on offer. The courses selected in this region offer a great range and variety of challenges to both the seriously committed and the relaxed holiday golfer. There are a number of prestigious courses in the area including Faithlegg Golf Course, Waterford Castle and Mount Juliet.
Faithlegg Golf Club, Faithlegg, Co. Waterford.
Course Length: 6690 yds Type: Parkland No. of Holes: 18 Par: 72
Distance from Waterford City: 6 miles – 10 minutes
Designed by Paddy Merrigan, the rich parklands of the original Faithlegg House estate on the estuary of the River Suir provide the setting for this magnificent championship course in Waterford. Wicked slopes, no less than five lakes and hidden burrows on immaculate greens are just part of the golfing challenge. Faithlegg was the venue for the Ladies Irish Open in 2000 and 2001.
Waterford Castle Golf and Country Club, The Island, Ballinakill, Waterford
Course Length: 6814 yds Type: Parkland No. of Holes: 18 Par: 72
Distance from Waterford City: 2.5 miles – 15 minutes including the ferry A very short ferry trip across the River Suir transports you to this lovely island course which offers a superb test of golf over mature wooded parklands adjoining Waterford Castle. It is the only true island course in Ireland, and despite being completely surrounded by water, the course has an additional four internal water features magnificently blended into the island setting.
Mount Juliet Golf & Country Club, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny
Course Length: 7112 Yds Type: Parkland No. of Holes: 18 Par: 72
Distance from Waterford City: 22 miles – 30 minutes
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