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The Heritage golf club Laois

The Heritage golf course Laois

The Heritage Golf Course

The Heritage Club Crest

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 9th and 18th 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. 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.

  • Golf Deals » The Heritage

  • Stay & Play @ The Heritage Hotel & Spa €230.00

    Offer valid from 02 Jun 2023 to 31 Oct 2024 Detail:

    This package offers everything you need for a tee-riffic golfing break! 1 night stay and 1 round of Golf per person on Ireland's only Seve Ballesteros designed Golf Course. Recently voted inside the top 50 golf courses in Ireland,
    From: €230 per night

Green Fees Monday to Thursday Low Season: €60
Green Fees G.I.M. Monday to Thursday Low Season: 445
Green Fees Friday to Sunday Low Season: €70
Green Fees G.I.M. Friday to Sunday Low Season: €50
Green Fees Monday to Thursday High Season: €80
Green Fees G.I.M. Monday to Thursday High Season: €60
Green Fees Friday to Sunday High Season: €100
Green Fees G.I.M. Friday to Sunday High Season: €75
Green Fees Resident:
€40
Green Fees with a Member: €30
Green Fees for Opens: €45
Practice Area: Yes
Club Hire: €25
Yes
Buggy Hire: €30
Yes
Soft Spikes: Yes
Full Membership Available: Yes
Full Membership Male:
€1,239
Full Beginners Membership:
€799
Full Membership Under 35's:
€909
Full 5-Day Membership: €1,019
Full Country Membership:

€720

Full Membership Student:
€529
Full Membership Junior: €330
Full Membership Juvenile:
€180
Course Type Parkland
No Holes 18
Members 400
Designer Seve Ballesteros & Jeff Howes
Founded 2003
Address

Killenard,
Co Laois

Telephone +353 (0)57-86-42321
Email info@heritageresort.ie
Website The Heritage golf club website
Golf Manager: Dean Redmond
Captain: Angelo
Lady Captain: Sinead
Presidents': Michael Geraghty & Ger Kinsella
Junior Captain:
Vice-Captain:
Hon. Secretary: Angelo O’ Connor & Ann O'Connor
Club Pro: Eddie Doyle & Dean Redmond  057-8642321 ext 1
Hon. Treasurer: Gerry Ryan & Sinead Boland
Comp. Secretary: Ciaran Hannigan & Kathleen Treacy
The Heritage Golf Course Layout Course Layout

Location Map

GPS Coord*
Lat:53.133461
Long:-7.156434
*Please check information before travelling

General Facts & Information

Course opening hours: Daylight hours Clubhouse opening hours: 8.00am to 8.00pm
Mobile phones: Not on course
Dress Code: Neat and casual, no denim
Catering: Full Catering
Days to Avoid: None
Green Fees and Societies Welcome: Other times Pre-booking for open Tournaments:14 Days in advance

The Heritage Golf Club Fixtures 2024 provisional*

Open & Major Fixtures 2024 (to be Confirmed)        
Event Start Finish Type Duration
Captains' Drive-In Sunday
  Closed 1
Vice-Captain's Prize Sunday
  Closed 1
Vice-Captain's Prize to the Ladies
Sunday
  Closed 1
Professionals Prize to the Men Sunday
  Closed 1
Captain's Prize Saturday 6 July   Closed 1
Lady Captain's Prize Saturday 6 July   Closed 1
Professionals Prize to the Ladies
Thursday 13 July Friday 14 July Closed 2
Professionals Prize to the Ladies Friday 14 July   Closed 1
President's Prize Sunday 4 August   Closed 1
Lady President's Prize Sunday 4 August   Closed 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Sunday 17 March   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Saturday 30 March Monday 1 April Open 3
L. & G. Singles Stableford Sunday 31 March   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Monday 1 April   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Monday 8 April   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Monday 15 April   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Monday 22 April   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Monday 29 April
  Open 1
Singles Stableford Saturday 4 May Sunday 5 May Open 2
Singles Stableford Sunday 5 May   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Monday 6 May   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Monday 13 May   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Monday 20 May   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Monday 27 May   Open 1
L. & G. 4-Person Scramble
Saturday 1 June
Sunday 2 June
Open 2
L. & G. 4-Person Scramble Sunday 2 June   Open 1
Seve Senior Scratch Cup (18-Holes) Monday 3 June   Open 1
Junior Scratch Cup Monday 3 June   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Monday 10 June   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Monday 17 June   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Monday 24 June   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Monday 1 July
  Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Monday 8 July   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Monday 15 July   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Monday 22 July   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Monday 29 July
  Open 1
4-Person Team Event Saturday 3 August Sunday 4 August
Open 1
4-Person Team Event Sunday 4 August   Open 1
Inter. Scratch Cup
Monday 5 August   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Monday 12 August   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Monday 19 August   Open 1
Start of Open Week Thursday 22 August Friday 30 August Open 9
L. & G. Singles Stableford Thursday 22 August
Open 1
Singles Stableford Friday 23 August   Open 1
L. & G. 4-Person Tem Event
Saturday 24 August Sunday 25 August
Open 1
L. & G. 4-Person Tem Event Sunday 25 August   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Monday 26 August
  Open 1
L. & G. 4-Person Tem Event Tuesday 27 August Wednesday 28 August Open 2
L. & G. 4-Person Tem Event Wednesday 28 August   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Thursday 29 August
  Open 1
L. & G. 4-Person Tem Event Friday 30 August      
L. & G. Singles Stableford Monday 2 September   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Monday 9 September   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Monday 16 September   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Monday 23 September
  Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Monday 30 September
  Open 1

*Please check information before travelling

Card of the Course

KeyData
White Par 72 SSS 74 6,889 yd's
Red Par 72 SSS 75 5,747 yd's
Green Par 72 SSS 72 6,516 yd's
Blue Par 72 SSS 76 7,319 yd's

Card

Hole No. Blue White Green Par Index Red Par Index
1 407 386 365 4 18 329 4 18
2 572 543 512 5 8
458 5 6
3 431 410 384 4 12 321
4 12
4 214 191 184 3 10
170 3 10
5 460 430 407 4
2
365 4 4
6 455 434 409 4 6
367 4 2
7 189 179 168 3 14 148 3 16
8 533 498 475 5 16 428 5 14
9 421 394 375 4 4
334 4 8
Out 3,681 3,465 3,279 36   2,920 36  
10 526 502 470 5 15 414
5 15
11 332 305 289 4 11 265 4 13
12 491 468 446 4 1 331
4 7
13 473 449 426 4 3 378 4 1
14 572 532 499 5 7
442 5 5
15 175 164 153 3 17 137 3 17
16 397 379 358 4 13 326 4 11
17 225 202 195 3 9
174 3 9
18 447 423 401 4 5 359 4 3
In 3,638 3,424 3,237 36   2,827 36  
Total 7,319 6,889 6,516 72   5,747 72  
SSS 76 74 72     75    

Notable rounds

Men's Course Record:

Ladies Course Record:

Members Achievements

History of The Heritage

In 1994 at a social gathering, in a local hostelry with some golfing buddies including Eddie Doyle, now Head Pro at the Heritage (then Pro at the Heath) it was decided that Tom Keane should build a quality golf Course somewhere close to Portlaoise. The subject came up regularly on informal occasions for some time until in the year 2000 Eddie Doyle received a call from Tom to say that the thinking time was over- "Lets do something about it".

Land was acquired from a local farmer and much thought was given to the makeup of the design team. Seve was delighted to come on board in association with Jeff Howes and on the 25th June 2001 the first sod was turned.

Since the initial land purchase, more has been acquired and the total area of the Heritage Golf and Country Club now stands at 300 plus acres, which encompasses the present Clubhouse, Seve School, Indoor and Outdoor Bowls Green, the Thatch pub and restaurant and in the near future the Spa and Leisure Centre, 150 bed roomed Hotel and retail outlets.

It is difficult to imagine that in less than two and a half years a quality golf resort of truly world class standing has been constructed. Phase one of the housing is already completely sold with phase two being currently launched. Great credit must go to Tom and his family not only for their high quality, hard work ethic but also their vision, courage and commitment.

Roll of Honour

Member Year Hon. Position
  2005 Ladies Captain
  2005 Men's Captain
  2005 President
  2006 Ladies Captain
  2006 Men's Captain
Brian Kenrick 2006 President
Marion Booth 2007 Ladies Captain
Mark McCrory 2007 Men's Captain
Brian Kenrick 2007 President
Philomena Liston 2008 Ladies Captain
Kathleen Treacy 2008 Ladies President
Liam Linden 2008 Men's Captain
Brian Kenrick 2008 President
Mary Harte 2009 Ladies Captain
Maude Quigley 2009 Ladies President
P. J. Murphy 2009 Men's Captain
Willie Treacy 2009 President
  2010 Ladies Captain
  2010 Ladies President
  2010 Men's Captain
  2010 President
Dinah Campion 2011 Ladies Captain
Mary Olive Conroy 2011 Ladies President
P. J. Butler 2011 Men's Captain
George O'Sullivan 2011 President
Anne Dempsey 2012 Ladies Captain
Marion Booth 2012 Ladies President
Aidan Egan 2012 Men's Captain
Mark McCrory 2012 President
Ann Murphy 2013 Ladies Captain
Marion Booth
2013 Ladies President
Brian Byrne
2013 Men's Captain
Mark McCrory
2013 President
Loretta O'Mahoney 2014 Ladies Captain
Mary Harte 2014 Ladies President
Jerry Campion 2014 Men's Captain
George O'Sullivan 2014 President
Ger Kinsella 2015 Ladies Captain
Mary Harte
2015 Ladies President
Vincent Hogan 2015 Men's Captain
Peter Naughton
2015 President
Sandra Muldowney 2016 Ladies Captain
Miriam Constantine
2016 Ladies President
Seamus Muldowney 2016 Men's Captain
Peter Naughton
2016 President
Anna Byrne 2017 Ladies Captain
Miriam Constantine 2017 Ladies President
Mick Geraghty 2017 Men's Captain
Peter Naughton 2017 President
Helga Crowley 2018 Ladies Captain
  2018 Ladies President
Trevor Byrne 2018 Men's Captain
  2018 President
Anne Turley 2019 Ladies Captain
Ann Murphy 2019 Ladies President
Niall P. Cooke 2019 Men's Captain
Seamus Muldowney 2019 President
Ethan O’Sullivan 2019 Junior Captain
Christine Kenna 2020 Ladies Captain
Ger Kinsella 2020 Ladies President
Gerard Butler   2020 Men's Captain
Michael Geraghty 2020 President
  2020 Junior Captain
Jackie Hogan
2021 Ladies Captain
  2021 Ladies President
Gerry Ryan 2021 Men's Captain

2021 President
  2021 Junior Captain
  2022 Ladies Captain
  2022 Ladies President
  2022 Men's Captain
  2022 President
  2022 Junior Captain
Sinead 2023 Ladies Captain
  2023 Ladies President
Angelo 2023 Men's Captain
  2023 President
  2023 Junior Captain
  2024 Ladies Captain
  2024 Ladies President
  2024 Men's Captain
  2024 President
  2024 Junior Captain
Shane Hogan
2024
Lowest Men's H'cap

Holes in One at The Heritage

Member Date Hole No. Club Used Distance
Kevin Brady 24 August 2004    7th  168 yd’s
David Ryan 28 May 2022      
 Clive Kelly May 2023 15th   175 yd's