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Castle Dargan golf club Sligo

Castle Dargan golf course Sligo

Castle Dargan Golf Course

Castle Dargan Club Crest

Castle Dargan's Historic Estate & Hotel in Ballygawley, Co. Sligo features The Darren Clarke designed 18-Hole.together with a 4 Star Luxury Accommodation, Icon Spa.
Castle Dargan Hotel Co. Sligo, is set snugly on 170 Acres of Mature parklands with Unrivalled Scenery. The Sligo Hotel & Estate Opened for Business in August 2006 and has grown in reputation ever since then.
Castle Dargan House is the Centrepiece of this exciting Championship Golf Hotel and Wellness Resort in Co. Sligo. Originally built in the 18th Century, its 21st Century Restoration has rekindled the Country Lifestyle of its early years. Castle Dargan House and the Castle Ruins stand testament to the wonderful sense of History that still lives in what is now a rare retreat for the discerning traveller.
Step inside to find a Fine Initial Impression, complimented by the almost Decadent Qualities of the Sligo Hotel's Interior. Log Fires, Warm Colour Schemes and Superior Attention to detail Accompanied by a Warm and Friendly service provide a Welcome and Comfort Unsurpassed in the Hustle and Bustle of Today's Hectic Lifestyle.
Stylish Design Concepts & Spacious, Light-Flooded Rooms Designed in a Contemporary Style set the scene of the quiet Luxury for discerning guests searching for the Highest Standards of Traditional Irish Hospitality. Spectacular views overlooking the Darren Clarke Designed 18-Hole Golf Course & Abundant Nature surrounding the Sligo Hotel reflect Castle Dargans' harmonious inclusion to the landscape making it the ideal location to base your Golf, Fishing, Hill Walking holiday in Sligo.

Castle Dargan Golf Estate is home of one of to the Premier Parkland Golf Course in Ireland and the best in the North West Ireland 
“Castle Dargan reflects everything I love about the game. It is a club I am proud to be part of”
Darren Clarke, Designer, Member & Open Champion.
Making the most of the natural ebb and flow of the Sligo estates grounds, Darren has woven eighteen beautiful golf holes through majestic trees, natural lakes, burns and around the ancient stone walls and ruins which dominate this romantic landscape. Golf at Castle Dargan is available to members, residents, and visitors alike and will appeal to golfers of all abilities while providing a new golfing experience in the Northwest of Ireland.
Castle Dargan’s Golf Facilities: 18-Hole Golf Course Designed by Darren Clarke, 4 Hole Golf Academy, 4 Bay Driving Ranges, USGA Putting Green 
Groups & Societies
Whether it is a corporate event, a charity tournament or a golf society outing, Castle Dargan offers a first-class course and facilities to ensure it is a great event 
We offer great day packages as well as 1, 2 & 3 night packages 
Membership
“I want to invite people to join the golf club at Castle Dargan because I know they will absolutely love it here. The surroundings are beautiful, the staff are terrific, and I am delighted with my golf course. As a member myself, I will be here as often as my schedule allows”
Darren Clarke, Open Champion 2011 & Member of Castle Dargan
Castle Dargan Golf Club is currently inviting interest in Individual and Corporate Membership, so why not join Darren Clarke and become a member of this truly special club. Share in his love for the game amongst friends in Sligo’s most enchanting golfing Estate.
2022 full golf membership now open, grab a club and join the club!
Phone: +353 (0)71-9118541
E-Mail: golf@castledargan.com

Castle Dargan was voted the No. 81-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2009;

  • Golf Deals » Castle Dargan

  • Stay & Play @ Castle Dargan Golf Hotel €179.00

    Offer valid from 01 Jul 2023 to 30 Nov 2024 Detail:

    B&B with a round of golf
    Enjoy a warm welcome to Castle Dargan Estate staying in one of our Beautiful rooms.
    A round of golf each on our Darren Clarke designed 18-hole Championship Course.
    Full Irish breakfast on your day of departure. 
    From: €179 Mid-Season and €199 High-Season

Green Fees Twilight Hours:
€25
Green Fees + Lunch:
€45
Green Fees Sunday to Friday Low Season: €25
Green Fees Sunday to Friday Mid Season: €35
Green Fees Sunday to Friday High Season: €50
Green Fees Saturday & B.H. Low Season: €30
Green Fees Saturday & B.H. Mid Season: €50
Green Fees Saturday & B.H. High Season: €65
Green Fees Seniors 60+ Thursdays: €25
Green Fees with a Member: €30
Society & Group Rates:
Golf Only Mid-Season: €20
Golf Only High-Season: €25
Golf & Lunch Mid-Season: €28
Golf & Lunch High-Season: €34
Green Fees for Opens: €30
Practice Area: Range
Club Hire: €25
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Buggy Hire: €40
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Soft Spikes: Yes
Open For Membership: Yes
Full Membership Fee: €675
Full Senior Membership 65 + 5-Day: €400
Full New Members: €400
Full Ladies 5-Day Membership: €400
Full Distance Membership Fee 100k: €200
Full Student Membership Fee 19 to 27: €190
Full Youth Membership Fee 15 to 18: €150
Full Advanced Junior Membership Fee: €50
Course Type Parkland
No Holes 18
Members 335
Designer Darren Clarke
Founded 2006
Address

Ballygawley
Co. Sligo

Telephone +353 (0)71-9118541
Email golf@castledargan.com
Website Castle Dargan golf club website
Secretary/Manager: Owen
Captain: Adrian McGoldrick
Lady Captain: Nora Teague
President: Eugene Carroll
Vice-Captains':  & 
Hon. Secretary: Eugene Carroll & Bridie Heney
Club Pro:
Hon. Treasurer: Michael Flynn & Loretta Brennan
Comp. Secretary: Paul McGonigle & Bridie Henry
Castle Dargan Golf Course Layout Course Layout

Location Map

GPS Coord*
Lat:54.198433
Long:-8.430156
*Please check information before travelling

General Facts & Information

Course opening hours: Daylight hours Clubhouse opening hours: 7.00 a.m. to late
Mobile phones: Not on course
Dress Code: Smart Casual Golfing Attire
Catering: Full catering, facilities Days to Avoid: None
Green Fees and Societies Welcome: Other days Pre-booking for open Tournaments: 14 Recommendes

Castle Dargan Golf Club Fixtures 2024 provisional*

Open & Major Fixtures 2025 (TO BE Confirmed)        
Event Start Finish Type Duration
Captains' Drive-In Tuesday 20 March
  Closed 1
Captain's Prize Sunday 13 July   Closed 1
Lady Captain's Prize Sunday 27 July   Closed 1
President's Prize Sunday 3 August
  Closed 1
Lady President's Prize Sunday 3 August
  Closed 1
Singles Stableford Friday 30 May
Saturday 31 May
Open 2
Singles Stableford Saturday 31 May
  Open 1
Singles Stableford Friday 6 June Saturday 7 June
Open 2
Singles Stableford Saturday 7 June   Open 1
Senior Scratch Cup
Friday 13 June Saturday 14 June
Open 2
Senior Scratch Cup Saturday 14 June   Open 1
Junior Scratch Cup Friday 13 June Saturday 14 June Open 2
Junior Scratch Cup Saturday 14 June   Open 1
Inter. Scratch Cup Friday 13 June Saturday 14 June Open 2
Inter. Scratch Cup Saturday 14 June   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Friday 20 June Saturday 21 June Open 2
L. & G. Singles Stableford Saturday 21 June   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Friday 4 July Saturday 5 July Open 2
L. & G. Singles Stableford Saturday 5 July
Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Friday 11 July Saturday 12 July
Open 2
L. & G. Singles Stableford Saturday 12 July   Open 1
Singles Stableford Saturday 19 July
  Open 1
Singles Stableford

Saturday 26 July

  Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Saturday 2 August   Open 1
Singles Stableford Saturday 16 August   Open 1
Start Of Open Week Monday 18 August Saturday 23 August Open 6
Singles Stableford Monday 18 August   Open 1
Ladies Singles Stableford Wednesday 20 August   Open 1
Seniors 3-Person Team Event Thursday 21 August   Open 1
Singles Stableford Friday 22 August   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Saturday 23 August   Open 1
Singles Stableford Saturday 30 August September   Open 1
Singles Stableford Saturday 6  September   Open 1
Singles Stableford

Saturday 13 September

  Open 1
Singles Stableford Friday 19 September Saturday 20 September
Open 2
Singles Stableford Saturday 20 September   Open 1
Seniors 3-Person Team Event 50+ Thursday 25 September   Open 1
Singles Stableford Friday 26 September
Saturday 27 September
Open 2
Singles Stableford Saturday 27 September
  Open 1
Singles Stableford Friday 3 October Saturday 4 October Open 2
Singles Stableford Saturday 4 October   Open 1

*Please check information before travelling

Card of the Course

KeyData
White Par 72 SSS 70 6,451 yd's
Red Par 74 SSS 72 5,540 yd's
Green Par 72 SSS 69 6,240 yd's
Blue Par 72 SSS 72 6,754 yd's

Card

Hole No. Blue White Green Par Index Red Par Index
1 406 379 370 4 8 337 4 13
2 507 452 444 5 14 423 5 11
3 121 117 117 3 18 113 3 15
4 383 373 363 4 6 326 4 9
5 419 414 406 4 2 314 4 5
6 493 474 465 4 12 421 5 1
7 176 173 168 3 13 143 3 7
8 454 409 400 4 4 392 5 17
9 538 517 511 5 10 492 5 3
Out 3,497 3,308 3,244 37   2,960 38  
10 478 478 422 5 15 393 5 16
11 147 132 132 3 16 121 3 8
12 390 367 360 4 9 326 4 10
13 192 188 182 3 11 130 3 14
14 471 436 430 4 5 404 5 2
15 262 259 256 4 17 217 4 12
16 422 417 408 4 7 285 4 18
17 439 431 395 4 3 360 4 6
18 455 435 412 4 1 344 4 4
In 3,257 3,143 2,997 35   2,580 36  
Total 6,754 6,451 6,240 72   5,540 74  
SSS 72 70 69     72    

Notable rounds

Men's Course Record:

Ladies Course Record:

Members Achievements

The boys of Castle Dargan Golf Club reached the Connaught Semi-Finals of the Fred Daly Trophy in 2017 when the met Galway Golf Club and lost by 4-matches to 1-match.
They were led out by Sean Carroll lost out to Luke O' Neill by 3matches to 2-matches, he was followed by Patrick Callaghan lost his match against Liam Power by 6-matches to 5-matches, next on the tee was Eoin McGrath went down to Liam Nolan by 3 and 2, the penultimate match of  Dara Connolly against Paddy Culhane and bottom match of Sean Tailly against Joseph O'Farrell were called-in.

Ann Mullen has the distinction of bringing Castle Dargan’s first green pennant back to this relatively new club when she won the All-Ireland Bronze Medal at the National Finals at Headfort Golf Club on 23rd May 2016 when she returned a score of 73 net in this stroke play competition. Hopefully this is the first of many.    

Castle Dargan Golf Club Youths Team won the Kenny Cup and Connacht Junior Foursomes in 2016 when the team was Patrick Callaghan, Sean Carroll, Daragh Connolly and Conor Burke.

Patrick Callaghan and Sean Carroll were also selected for the Connaught U-16 team for 2016/17.

Maeve Kelly represented Connaught in the Girl’s Interprovincial Championship in 2013, 2014 and Connaught Ladies in 2015 and 2016.

History of Castle Dargan

Roll of Honour

Member Year Hon. Position
  2006 Men's Captain
  2006 President
Dermot Flynn 2007 Men's Captain
Dermot Fallon 2007 President
Mary Walsh 2008 Ladies Captain
Dermot Flynn 2008 Men's Captain
Dermot Fallon 2008 President
Mary Walsh 2009 Ladies Captain
Eugene Carroll 2009 Men's Captain
Dermot Fallon 2009 President
Paula Daly 2010 Ladies Captain
Wilfred Bourke 2010 Men's Captain
Dermot Fallon 2010 President
Mary Dodd 2011 Ladies Captain
John Gethins 2011 Men's Captain
Dermot Fallon 2011 President
Mary McGourty 2012 Ladies Captain
Declan Feenney 2012 Men's Captain
Dermot Fallon 2012 President
Pauleen Lennon 2013 Ladies Captain
Tony Wasylocha 2013 Men's Captain
Dermot Fallon 2013 President
Mary McGourty 2014 Ladies Captain
Dave Donovan 2014 Men's Captain
Dermot Fallon 2014 President
Joan O'Dowd 2015 Ladies Captain
Kevin Conlon 2015 Men's Captain
Dermot Fallon 2015 President
Shiela Clancy 2016 Ladies Captain
  2016 Men's Captain
Dermot Fallon 2016 President
Ann Mullen 2017 Ladies Captain
Ray O'Grady 2017 Men's Captain
Dermot Fallon 2017 President
Bridie Henry 2018 Ladies Captain
Paul McGonigle 2018
Men's Captain
Dermot Fallon 2018 President
Carmel Conlon 2019 Ladies Captain
 Kevin McCarthy 2019 Men's Captain
Dermot Fallon 2019 President
Eileen Candon 2020 Ladies Captain
Andy Kearns 2020 Men's Captain
Dermot Fallon 2020 President
Eileen Candon 2021 Ladies Captain
Andy Kearns 2021 Men's Captain
Dermot Fallon 2021 President
Carol Murphy-Keaveney 2022 Ladies Captain
Michael Flynn 2022 Men's Captain
Pauline Lennon 2022 President
Nora Teague 2023 Ladies Captain
Adrian McGoldrick
2023 Men's Captain
  2023 President
Nora Teague
2024 Ladies Captain
Adrian McGoldrick 2024 Men's Captain
Eugene Carroll 2024 President
  2025 Ladies Captain
  2025 Men's Captain
  2025 President
Maeve Kelly (5) 2025 Lowest Lady Handicap
Sean Carroll (0.8) 2025 Lowest Mens Handicap

Holes in One at Castle Dargan

Member Date Hole No. Club Used Distance