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Powerscourt Golf Course
Powerscourt Golf Club is situated within the magnificent 1,000 acre Powerscourt Estate in the Garden of Ireland just 12-miles south of Dublin city centre.
This inspiring par 72 championship course with 18 of the best shaped putting surfaces in the country has been built to USGA recommendations and measures just over 7,000 yd’s.
A free draining parkland course with links characteristics, Powerscourt tees, fairways, bunkers and sand based greens are of exceptional quality.
Set in Ireland’s most beautiful countryside with an abundance of mature trees and natural features with stunning views to the sea and the Sugar Loaf Mountain. Powerscourt is simply an exceptional experience for all golfers.
It was the venue for the AIB Seniors Championship in 2001 and a new 18-hole course has recently been construction.
With the opening of the new West Course and the redesigned clubhouse, Powerscourt has established itself as a golf centre to rival any in Ireland.
This new course was designed by David McLay Kidd, whose portfolio includes the acclaimed Bandon Dunes in Oregon USA. Like the East Course, the West offers a variety of challenging holes while presenting a new perspective on the stunning scenery of the Powerscourt Estate. Possessing the highest standard of tees, greens and fairways you’ll find anywhere in the country it was created with top class Tournaments in mind, however it can be enjoyed by golfers of all abilities.
West Course Details:
Parkland Course with links characteristics 6,345 mtrs (championship tees) Green fee is available every day.
Societies are welcome and group rates are available.
Powerscourt's West Course was voted the No. 62-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2018 (Same);
Powerscourt's West Course was voted the No. 62-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2017 (Down-1);
Powerscourt's West Course was voted the No. 61-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2016 (Down-3);
Powerscourt's West Course was voted the No. 58-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2015 (Same);
Powerscourt's West Course was voted the No. 58-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2014 (Down-5);
Powerscourt's West Course was voted the No. 53-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2013 (Down-3) ;
Powerscourt's West Course was voted the No. 22-ranked parkland golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2012;
Powerscourt's West Course was voted the No. 38-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2010;
Powerscourt's West Course was voted the No. 33-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.
Powerscourt's East Course was voted the No. 71-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2018 (Up-3);
Powerscourt's East Course was voted the No. 68-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2017 (Down-2);
Powerscourt's East Course was voted the No. 66-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2016 (Same);
Powerscourt's East Course was voted the No. 66-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2015 (Up-2);
Powerscourt's East Course was voted the No. 68-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2014 (Same);
Powerscourt's East Course was voted the No. 68-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2013 (Up-7);
Powerscourt's East Course was voted the No. 75-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2012;
Powerscourt's East Course was voted the No. 63-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2010;
Powerscourt's Esat Course was voted the No. 41-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2009;
Powerscourt's East Course was voted the No. 12-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2008;
Powerscourt's East Course was voted Joint No. 21-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 » Powerscourt
Stay & Play @ Powerscourt Hotel Resort Spa €430.00
Offer valid from 01 Dec 2016 to 30 Nov 2017 Detail:
Enjoy the spectacular view of The Sugar Loaf Mountains while you tee off at Powerscourt Golf Club, voted Ireland's Best Parkland Course 2014.
Enjoy overnight bed & breakfast, dinner in Sika restaurant and one round of golf per person on either of the championship golf courses.
Golf Tee times & dining times must be booked at the time of booking.
From: €430pps
| Green Fees Winter Monday to Thursday: | €55 |
| Green Fees Winter Weekends & B.H.: | €55 |
| Green Fees Summer Monday to Thursday: | €75 |
| Green Fees Summer Weekends & B.H.: | €75 |
| Green Fees with a Member: | €30 |
| Green Fees for Opens: | €25/35 |
| Practice Area: | Yes |
| Club Hire: | Yes |
| Buggy Hire: | Yes |
| Soft Spikes: | Yes |
| Full Membership Available: | Limited |
| Full Membership Fee: | €2,425 |
| Entrance Fee: | None |
| Course Type | Parkland |
| No Holes | 36 |
| Members | 900 |
| Designer | Peter McEvoy & David McLay-Kidd |
| Founded | 1996 |
| Address | Powerscourt Estate, |
| Telephone | 01-2046033 |
| golf@powerscourt.net | |
| Website | Powerscourt golf club website |
| General Manager: | Gavin Hunt |
| Captain: | Declan Carr |
| Lady Captain: | Suzanne Sherry |
| President: | Joe Duignan |
| Vice-Captains': | & |
| Hon. Secretary: | Cyril Dunne & Stella Carmody |
| Club Pro: | Paul Thompson 01-2046033 |
| Hon. Treasurer: | Ray Murphy & Linda Ellis |
| Comp. Secretary: | Declan Carr & Toni Ryder-Simpson |
Course Layout
Location Map
Lat:53.188728
Long:-6.182256
General Facts & Information
| Course opening hours: Daylight hours | Clubhouse opening hours: 8.00am to 11.30pm |
| Mobile phones: Not on course |
Dress Code: Neat and casual, no denim |
| Catering: Full catering, facilities | Days to Avoid: None (phone) |
| Green Fees and Societies Welcome: Midweek & Weekends | Pre-booking for open Tournaments: 14-days in advance |
Powerscourt Golf Club Fixtures 2018 provisional*
| Open & Major Fixtures 2018 (to be Confirmed) | ||||
| Event | Start | Finish | Type | Duration |
| Captains' Drive-In | Saturday 3 March | Closed | 1 | |
| Lady Captain's Prize to the Men | Saturday 7 April | Closed | 1 | |
| Captain's Prize to the Ladies | Saturday 7 April | Closed | 1 | |
| Lady Vice-Captain's Prize | Tuesday 1 May | Closed | 1 | |
| Professional's Prize | Saturday 26 May |
Closed | 1 | |
| Professional's Prize to the Ladies | Tuesday 5 June | Closed | 1 | |
| Captain's Prize Round 1 | Saturday 9 June | Sunday 10 June | Closed | 2 |
| Captain's Prize Round 1 | Sunday 10 June | Closed | 1 | |
| Captain's Prize | Saturday 16 June | Closed | 1 | |
| Lady Captain's Prize Day 1 | Tuesday 14 August | Closed | 1 | |
| Lady Captain's Prize | Saturday 18 August | Closed | 1 | |
| Vice-Captain's Prize | Saturday 1 September | Closed | 1 | |
| President's Prize to the Ladies | Saturday 15 September | Closed | 1 | |
| President's Prize | Saturday 15 September | Closed | 1 | |
| 4-Person Scramble | Monday 26 March |
Open | 1 | |
| PGA Southern Champ. Pro-Am | Sunday 19 August | IPGA | 1 | |
| PGA Southern Champion | Monday 20 August | Tuesday 21 August | IPGA | 2 |
| PGA Southern Champion | Tuesday 21 August | IPGA | 1 |
Card of the Course
| Key | Data |
| White | Par 72 SSS 72 5,930 m |
| Red | Par 74 SSS 75 5,333 m |
| Green | Par 72 SSS 70 5,668 m |
| Blue | Par 72 SSS 74 6,421 m |
Card
| Hole No. | Blue | White | Green | Par | Index | Red | Par | Index |
| 1 | 401 | 384 | 376 | 4 | 5 | 373 | 5 | 16 |
| 2 | 461 | 444 | 426 | 5 | 13 | 402 | 5 | 12 |
| 3 | 154 | 131 | 116 | 3 | 17 | 105 | 3 | 18 |
| 4 | 332 | 295 | 283 | 4 | 3 | 263 | 4 | 4 |
| 5 | 216 | 191 | 171 | 3 | 9 | 155 | 3 | 14 |
| 6 | 484 | 461 | 431 | 5 | 7 | 404 | 5 | 2 |
| 7 | 383 | 336 | 323 | 4 | 11 | 302 | 4 | 10 |
| 8 | 422 | 401 | 387 | 4 | 1 | 379 | 5 | 6 |
| 9 | 348 | 306 | 292 | 4 | 15 | 279 | 4 | 8 |
| Out | 3,201 | 2,949 | 2,805 | 36 | 2,662 | 38 | ||
| 10 | 387 | 351 | 342 | 4 | 16 | 323 | 4 | 3 |
| 11 | 382 | 354 | 344 | 4 | 8 | 319 | 4 | 5 |
| 12 | 498 | 485 | 472 | 5 | 12 | 428 | 5 | 15 |
| 13 | 167 | 156 | 136 | 3 | 16 | 119 | 3 | 13 |
| 14 | 350 | 309 | 288 | 4 | 14 | 287 | 4 | 11 |
| 15 | 357 | 333 | 329 | 4 | 4 | 317 | 4 | 7 |
| 16 | 145 | 134 | 123 | 3 | 18 | 97 | 3 | 17 |
| 17 | 544 | 488 | 482 | 5 | 2 | 462 | 5 | 1 |
| 18 | 390 | 371 | 347 | 4 | 10 | 319 | 4 | 9 |
| In | 3,220 | 2,981 | 2,863 | 36 | 2,671 | 36 | ||
| Total | 6,421 | 5,930 | 5,668 | 72 | 5,333 | 74 | ||
| SSS | 74 | 72 | 70 | 75 |
Notable rounds
Men's Course Record: 68 Paul Thompson
Ladies Course Record: 76 Martina Linscott 08/07/2002
Members Achievements
The Ladies of Powerscourt Golf Club won the East-Leinster Final of the AA-Insurance Challenge Cup in 2008 they made the journey to Limerick Golf Club to compete in the National deciders; where they met Connaught Champions and eventual green pennant winners Athenry in a nail-biting All-Ireland Semi-Final, first on the tee was Michelle Freeley (30) who lost her match on the 19th-green to Sara McDermott (31), Elizabeth Desmond won her match by 7 and 6, against Pauline McEvoy (31), next up was Bairbre O'Brien (31) who had a 1-hole win over Martha Breen (32), in the 3rd match Bairbre O'Brien (31) lost her match by 1-hole against Martha Breen (32), in the penultimate match Marie Clarkson (33) had a similar result against Maria Conlon (33), in the bottom match Annette Deignan (33) lost her match by 3 and 2 against Carmel Burke (35).
Powerscourt Golf Club won the Old Conna Seniors Cup in 2002 when the team was Pat Curtin, Frank Belton, Des Howe, John Bell, Peter Todd, All Lawless, Oliver Maloney, Dermot Maloney, Dermot O'Sullivan, Tom Clarke, Michael Waters, Dermot Flynn, Denis O'Connor, Tom Byrne and Finn Meehan. They were managed by Ronnie Ellis, assisted by Don Casey.
they won the Powerscourt Cup in 1999 when the team was, John Prosser, Trevor Turner, Bill Nolan, Pat Hogan, Patrick Marrinan, Kevin McCaughan, Chris Bell, Eddie Cowzer, Dermot Kelly, Max Miller, Ron Woods, they were managed by Frank Belton.
They won it again in 2001 when the team was Dermot Kelly, Padraig O'Sullivan, Ciaran Fahy, Dermot Flynn, Pat Hurley, Barry Morgan, John Carney, Chris Bell, Ian Carroll, Kevin O'Malley, Pat Durkin, Anthony Collins, they were managed by Michael Moriarty.
They last won it in 2003 when the team was Gerry Doyle, Dermot Herbert, Ciaran Fahy, Paddy Murphy, Barry Morgan, Phillip Dagg, Peter Todd, John Power, Paul Kealy, Peter Brady, Cormac Hassett, Pat Curtin, John Bell, Finbar Duggan, Justin Cahill, Charles Harbourne, they were managed by Richie Morgan.
The Ladies of Powerscourt Golf were District Champions in Ulster Bank All-Ireland Ladies Fourball in 1998 when the team was Gay Barry, Cheryl Ball, Helen Scully, Carol McKenna, Mary Magnier, Kerri Halberg, Suzy McMullan, Berni Fitherston, Finola O'Kelly, Cathy Shubotham, Ruth Hurson, they were captained by Margaret Anderson.
They won the ILGU 5th Autumn Team in 1997 when the team was, Jane Evans, Phil Hogan, Mary Magnier, Ursula Dowling, Gwen McKeon, Mary Rose Assaf, Carol Lowe, they were captained by Berni Fetherston.
The Ladies of Powerscourt Golf Club won the East-Leinster Final of the AA-Insurance Challenge Cup in 2008 they made the journey to Limerick Golf Club to compete in the National deciders; where they met Connaught Champions and eventual green pennant winners Athenry in a nail-biting All-Ireland Semi-Final, first on the tee was Michelle Freeley (30) who lost her match on the 19th-green to Sara McDermott (31), Elizabeth Desmond won her match by 7 and 6, against Pauline McEvoy (31), next up was Bairbre O'Brien (31) who had a 1-hole win over Martha Breen (32), in the 3rd match Bairbre O'Brien (31) lost her match by 1-hole against Martha Breen (32), in the penultimate match Marie Clarkson (33) had a similar result against Maria Conlon (33), in the bottom match Annette Deignan (33) lost her match by 3 and 2 against Carmel Burke (35).
Powerscourt Golf Club won the Old Conna Seniors Cup in 2002 when the team was Pat Curtin, Frank Belton, Des Howe, John Bell, Peter Todd, All Lawless, Oliver Maloney, Dermot Maloney, Dermot O'Sullivan, Tom Clarke, Michael Waters, Dermot Flynn, Denis O'Connor, Tom Byrne and Finn Meehan. They were managed by Ronnie Ellis, assisted by Don Casey.
they won the Powerscourt Cup in 1999 when the team was, John Prosser, Trevor Turner, Bill Nolan, Pat Hogan, Patrick Marrinan, Kevin McCaughan, Chris Bell, Eddie Cowzer, Dermot Kelly, Max Miller, Ron Woods, they were managed by Frank Belton.
They won it again in 2001 when the team was Dermot Kelly, Padraig O'Sullivan, Ciaran Fahy, Dermot Flynn, Pat Hurley, Barry Morgan, John Carney, Chris Bell, Ian Carroll, Kevin O'Malley, Pat Durkin, Anthony Collins, they were managed by Michael Moriarty.
They last won it in 2003 when the team was Gerry Doyle, Dermot Herbert, Ciaran Fahy, Paddy Murphy, Barry Morgan, Phillip Dagg, Peter Todd, John Power, Paul Kealy, Peter Brady, Cormac Hassett, Pat Curtin, John Bell, Finbar Duggan, Justin Cahill, Charles Harbourne, they were managed by Richie Morgan.
The Ladies of Powerscourt Golf were District Champions in Ulster Bank All-Ireland Ladies Fourball in 1998 when the team was Gay Barry, Cheryl Ball, Helen Scully, Carol McKenna, Mary Magnier, Kerri Halberg, Suzy McMullan, Berni Fitherston, Finola O'Kelly, Cathy Shubotham, Ruth Hurson, they were captained by Margaret Anderson.
They won the ILGU 5th Autumn Team in 1997 when the team was, Jane Evans, Phil Hogan, Mary Magnier, Ursula Dowling, Gwen McKeon, Mary Rose Assaf, Carol Lowe, they were captained by Berni Fetherston.
History of Powerscourt
Roll of Honour
| Member | Year | Hon. Position |
| C. G. Bell | 1996 | Ladies Captain |
| W. O. H. Fry | 1996 | Men's Captain |
| Dr. Michael Slazenger | 1996 | President |
| C. G. Bell | 1997 | Ladies Captain |
| W. O. H. Fry | 1997 | Men's Captain |
| Dr. Michael Slazenger | 1997 | President |
| Pat Dolan | 1998 | Ladies Captain |
| David Shubotham | 1998 | Men's Captain |
| Dr. Michael Slazenger | 1998 | President |
| Margaret Anderson | 1999 | Ladies Captain |
| Malcolm McMullan | 1999 | Men's Captain |
| Dr. Michael Slazenger | 1999 | President |
| Mrs. Ruth Hurson | 2000 | Ladies Captain |
| Mr. Chris Ball | 2000 | Men's Captain |
| Dr. Michael Slazenger | 2000 | President |
| Nancy Mullins | 2001 | Ladies Captain |
| N. Mullins | 2001 | President |
| Frank Belton | 2001 | Men's Captain |
| Dr. Michael Slazenger | 2001 | President |
| Angela Cowzer | 2002 | Ladies Captain |
| Paddy Murphy | 2002 | Men's Captain |
| Dr. Michael Slazenger | 2002 | President |
| Evelyn Keenan | 2003 | Ladies Captain |
| Marcus Magnier | 2003 | Men's Captain |
| Dr. Michael Slazenger | 2003 | President |
| Cora Flatherty | 2004 | Ladies Captain |
| Doug Notley | 2004 | Men's Captain |
| Dr. Michael Slazenger | 2004 | President |
| Kerri Cullen | 2005 | Ladies Captain |
| Martin Duggan | 2005 | Men's Captain |
| Dr. Michael Slazenger | 2005 | President |
| Suzy McMullan | 2006 | Ladies Captain |
| Oliver Maloney | 2006 | Men's Captain |
| Dr. Michael Slazenger | 2006 | President |
| Mary Fox | 2007 | Ladies Captain |
| James Cahill | 2007 | Men's Captain |
| Dr. Michael Slazenger | 2007 | President |
| Ann Daly | 2008 | Ladies Captain |
| John Sheehan | 2008 | Men's Captain |
| Dr. Michael Slazenger | 2008 | President |
| Marian Carroll | 2009 | Ladies Captain |
| Ian Letchford | 2009 | Men's Captain |
| Dr. Michael Slazenger | 2009 | President |
| Maree Dolan | 2010 | Ladies Captain |
| Don Casey | 2010 | Men's Captain |
| Dr. Michael Slazenger | 2010 | President |
| Marian Cullen | 2011 | Ladies Captain |
| Michael Cotter | 2011 | Men's Captain |
| Joe Duignan | 2011 | President |
| Bernadette Browne | 2012 | Ladies Captain |
| Gus Cummins | 2012 | Men's Captain |
| Joe Duignan | 2012 | President |
| Christine McCluskey | 2013 | Ladies Captain |
| John Shiel | 2013 | Men's Captain |
| Joe Duignan | 2013 | President |
| Jan Casey | 2014 | Ladies Captain |
| John Shiel | 2014 | Men's Captain |
| Joe Duignan | 2014 | President |
| Brenda Quinlan | 2015 | Ladies Captain |
| Martin Davies | 2015 | Men's Captain |
| Joe Duignan | 2015 | President |
| Aedamar Dunne | 2016 | Ladies Captain |
| Aidan Daly | 2016 | Men's Captain |
| Joe Duignan | 2016 | President |
| Christian O'Neill | 2017 | Ladies Captain |
| Paddy Boyle | 2017 | Men's Captain |
| Joe Duignan | 2017 | President |
| Suzanne Sherry | 2018 | Ladies Captain |
| Declan Carr | 2018 | Men's Captain |
| Joe Duignan | 2018 | President |
| Suzie McMullen (9) | 2018 | Lowest Ladies Handicap |
| Kieran Nolan (4) | 2018 | Lowest Men's Handicap |
Holes in One at Powerscourt
| Member | Date | Hole No. | Club Used | Distance | Course |
| Andrew Clarke | 7 October 1997 | 3rd | 131 m | East | |
| C. Simpson | 1 June 2001 | 3rd | 131 m | East | |
| Alison Notley | 11 February 2002 | 16th | 134 m | ||
| Alison Walsh | 4 March 2003 | 3rd | 105 m | ||
| Paul Finnerty | 2 July 2004 | 6th | 120 m | ||
| William Fitzgerald | 14 July 2004 | 5th | 200 m | ||
| Sighle Sweeney | 11 August 2004 | 11th | 124 m | West | |
| Colin O’Brien | 27 August 2004 | 11th | 113 m | ||
| Prisca Young | 28 June 2005 | 13th | 119 m | ||
| Robert Argue | 22 August 2005 | 11th | 124 m | ||
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Jane McLaughlin
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15 July 2006 | 13th | 7-iron | 119 m | |
| Tom McGann | 31 March 2007 | 5th | 190 m | ||
| Sean Clancy | 2 April 2007 | 6th | 132 m | West | |
| Catherine Toomey | 25 September 2007 | 17th | 143 m | ||
| Tom Creavin | 22 November 2008 | 3rd | 154 m | ||
| Ber O’Halloran | 4 April 2009 | 6th | 101 m |
