County Louth Golf Club (European Tour Venue)

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County Louth Golf Club

County Louth Golf Club was founded in 1892 when a nine-hole course was established by Thomas Gilroy and George Henry Pentland. The layout developed considerably over the following decades before renowned architect Tom Simpson, assisted by Molly Gourlay, carried out a major redesign in 1938. In 2003, Tom Mackenzie made updates to the layout including adding the championship tees that are used today.

The par 72 course stretches to 7,031 yards from the back tees and combines rolling dunes, firm fairways and strategically positioned bunkers. Wayward shots are punished by deep pot bunkers with raised lips, and thick, punishing rough. The course boasts stunning sea views of the Irish Sea and Mountains of Mourne, making the course a truly breathtaking experience.

County Louth is currently ranked 8th in Ireland and Northern Ireland by Top 100 Courses and has hosted the Irish Open twice, in 2004 and 2009, with Shane lowery famously winning the 2009 competition as an amateur.

Useful Information

• No specific general visitor handicap limit is currently published, although Baltray is a championship links and visitors should have a proficient standard of golf
• Visitor tee times are available throughout the main season and should be booked well in advance
• Every visitor booking has a mandatory forecaddie added to the group. Golfers may request individual caddies instead
• Caddies are independent and availability cannot be guaranteed, so requests should be made at the time of booking
• Smart recognised golf clothing is required. Team jerseys, hooded tops, beach or football shorts and inappropriate casual clothing are not permitted
• Smart, tidy denim is permitted in the Clubhouse

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