Ireland Golf Tour – County Sligo Golf Club
Founded in 1894, County Sligo Golf Club is one of the oldest and best known courses in Ireland and should be visited on any Ireland golf tour. The links are set out in one of the most scenic locations in the country, bounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and Benbulben mountain dominating the view on the northern skyline. Benbulben bears a striking resemblance to Cape Town’s Table Mountain. To the east is Glencar Valley and the Dartry mountains with the impressive peaks of Lugnagall and Truskmore, while the southern vista is completed by Knocknarea topped by a large Cairn of stones, ‘Meascan Meabha’, reputed to be the grave of Meabh, the ‘Warrior Queen of Connaught’.
The course was designed by Harry Colt in 1927, with his able assistant Captain Hugh Allison taking credit for the bunkering arrangement. Allison was noted for deep bunkers with a high ridge line to be negotiated for a successful exit, something your can experience on your Ireland golf tour created by Classic Golf Ireland.
The club has hosted many prestigious events over the years. It is home to the West of Ireland Championship, held each Easter. The club has hosted the Irish Close Championship as well as the Interprovincial and the Home International Championships which were staged here in 1991 when Ireland won the Raymond Trophy.
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Course Statistics:
County Sligo Golf Club – 5893 Yards Par 71
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County Sligo Golf Club is a featured course on the North West Coast of Ireland Golf Tour →
