Headfort Golf Club (New course)
Headfort Golf Club (New course)
Est. 1928
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Where2Golf says:
The New course at Headfort Golf Club is a well-rated and pleasantly testing golf course. This tree-lined and open parkland layout should not disappoint, with many attractive features and several excellent holes to enjoy. Plenty of golfing challenge and usually good upkeep contribute to the appeal of this well-crafted design. One to include on your play list if you are in the area.
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Making Contact
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Headfort Golf Club
Navan Rd (R147),
Kells, Co. Meath
Ireland
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| Office |
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+353 (0)46 924 0146 |
| Pro Shop |
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+353 (0)46 924 0639 |
Fax
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+353 (0)46 924 9282
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| Email |
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| Website |
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www.headfortgolfclub.ie |
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Golf Pro
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Brendan McGovern (PGA, Golf Professional)
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About the course
The course:
18 holes.
Tree-lined and open parkland.
Gently undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.
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Surroundings:
Woodland and open rural countryside.
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Designer:
New course designed by Christy O'Connor Jr (2000); the Old courses dates from 1930.
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| Metres |
6515 |
5871 |
5010 |
| Par |
72 |
72 |
72 |
| SSS or Slope |
75 |
72 |
73 |
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At the Same Location:
Above distances are for the New course. Also at Headfort GC is the 18-hole Old course (par-72, 5973 m from back tees, SSS 71).
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How2Get There?
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1 km E of Kells / 51 km SW of Dundalk / 64 km NW of Dublin.
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Essential information
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Green Fees:
2015 visitor fee, 18-holes on the New course in summer season: Sun-Fri €55; Sat €70. [Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc].
Credit cards accepted.
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Who can play and When?
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
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Other Information
Soft spikes only. Players generally walk this course. Golf carts available for hire.
Practice facilities
Good
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Did you know?
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Location
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Latitude: (53.725202)
Longitude: (-6.859961)
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