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Tralee Golf ClubThe Barrow, Ardfert , Co. Kerry
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| There has never been any question that some of Ireland's finest links courses are located in the Southwest of the Emerald Isle. Ballybunnion, Waterville, Lahinch are all names of exceptional links layouts that spring immediately to mind. Greg Norman's new design at Doonbeg has also earned a place on this auspicious listing, even after its brief existence of only a little over a year. Yet one of the most exceptional of Southwest Ireland's links courses, is a name that all too rarely appears on most visitors must play list -- Tralee. Tralee is an extraordinary links course, make no mistake about it and any itinerary that brings a golfer to this part of Ireland without playing Tralee, is missing a key ingredient. To miss out on Tralee is to miss out on a pot of gold. Measuring 6,806 yards and playing to a par of 71, the setting is sensational and the course as daring as could have been dreamed of for the rugged stretch of coastline it occupies. The holes play across chasms, over ravines, between around and over dunes, the likes of which have seldom been seen before. Be especially wary of the Atlantic Ocean which lies in wait, ready, willing and eager to eat up any wayward shot as you once again manoeuvre along the cliff-top -- and all of the time the omnipresent wind, blowing harder than most have experienced it blow before. When you eventually reach the comfort of the very welcoming clubhouse, you will be feeling as though you were not only playing a very testing course, but also perhaps playing against Palmer himself. You will certainly know that you have played a round of golf to be remembered for many years to come. |
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