The Heritage golf club Laois

At 7,319 yards off the Championship tees this par 72 Course is an inspiring challenge for any golfer. Striding to the first tee it stretches around you, undulating fairways and lush grass as far as the eye can see, enchanting lakes and an ocean of bunkers.

The greens. speak of the greens and you'll find words of praise rolling off you tongue as smoothly as the ball across the perfect surface. Acknowledged as one of the greatest players of all time Seve's name is for the first time associated with a Golf Course in Ireland or the U.K.

Imaginatively designed in association with renowned Course designer Jeff Howes the Heritage is truly inspiring.

The Heritage Golf and Country Club is Ireland's newest and most exciting golf and leisure facility.

The Course is co designed by Seve Ballesteros and Jeff Howes Golf Design. Construction began in June 2001 and opened in October 2003. The 7,345 yard layout (off the back tees) is set in beautiful undulating countryside with a delightful mix of features from the challenging dog legs to the spectacular water features in an innovative mix that both surprises and thrills.

In addition to the Golf Course itself, The Heritage Golf & Country Club provides a wide variety of facilities including:

•  A spectacular three - story, 38,000sq ft. Clubhouse which overlooks the 9^th and 18^th Greens

•  Spa and wellness centre with a range of healing and therapy rooms, swimming pool, Jacuzzis, steam rooms and saunas

•  Floodlit walking track

•  Two bowling greens (grass and synthetic) - 20,000 sq ft Indoor Stadium opened in February 2004

•  Exclusive housing

•  Theme pub and restaurant

•  Commercial/ service outlets

•  On Course De Luxe Hotel offering quality accommodation, restaurants and conference facilities where you can mix business with pleasure.

The Heritage was been selected as the venue for the AIB Seniors Open in 2005.

Seve Ballesteros "Natural" Golf School

A major feature of the Heritage Golf & Country Club is the state of the art Seve Ballesteros "Natural" Golf School which opened in October 2003. Under the careful supervision of PGA Professionals Eddie Doyle and Eamon O' Flanagan, fully qualified staff will be on hand to teach/coach using the most up to date techniques and tutoring aids. Facilities at the Academy include a 12 bay floodlit driving range with target greens and distance markers, 3 outdoor tee areas, a putting and pitching green, short game area and a swing room with video analysis facilities.

The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort was voted the No. 61-ranked golf course in Ireland, by “Irish Golfer” in 2024 (Up-3);

The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort was voted the No. 58-ranked golf course in Ireland, by “Irish Golfer” in 2023;

The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort was voted the No. 56-ranked golf course in Ireland, by “Irish Golfer” in 2022;

The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort was voted the  No. 51-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2020 (Up-2);

The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort was voted the  No. 53-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2019 (Down-2);

The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort was voted the  No. 51-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2018 (Same);

The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort was voted the  No. 51-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2017 (Up-2);

The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort was voted the  No. 53-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2016 (Down-11);

The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort was voted the  No. 44-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2015 (Up-4);

The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort was voted the  No. 48-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2014 (Same);

The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort was voted the  No. 48-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2013 (Down-4);

The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort was voted the  No. 44-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2012;

The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort was voted Best new Golf Course in England & Ireland in 2005.

The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort was voted the No. 17-ranked parkland golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2012;

The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort was voted the No. 7-Parkland/Inland Course in Ireland by "Backspin" Irelands leading Golf magazine in 2012, the panel comprised of a selection of 52 Professional and amateur golfers throughout Ireland.

The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort was voted the  No. 6 Parkland/Inland Course in Ireland by "Backspin" Irelands leading Golf magazine in 2010, the panel comprised of a selection of 52 Professional and amateur golfers throughout Ireland.

The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort was voted the  No. 19-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2009;

The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort was voted the  No. 15-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2008;

The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort was voted the  No. 5 Parkland/Inland Course in Ireland by "Backspin" Irelands leading Golf magazine in 2008, the panel comprised of a selection of 52 Professional and amateur golfers throughout Ireland.