New Forest golf club Westmeath
New Forest Golf Course
I consider the New Forest site to be the best I have ever worked with. Indeed, I believe that New Forest is the best golf course I have yet designed."
Peter McEvoy
Golf is progressing in many ways. Modern equipment and big, strong players are totally overpowering many courses. At New Forest such tactics are unlikely to be successful. The course is one that is designed to respond to the challenges that the game is experiencing. Thought off the tee will be rewarded much more than raw power.
New Forest restores that balance whereby the less strong but canny player, with good course management skills, can compete against his stronger hitting opponent. Generous areas for high handicappers are built in to the design where greens are not sought in par figures, but make no mistake: this is a real test for the big boys, if it is set up to be so.
We believe that the course blends happily with its surroundings. Most important of all was to use the beauty that nature has given, to highlight trees and water and give golfers the chance to notice.
Peter McEvoy
Golf Architect
• Greens and tees are constructed to USGA specifications.
• Greens are seeded with the latest A4 and G6 bentgrass cultivars, planted at a 60-40% ratio
• All tees are seeded with a 100% rye grass mix
• The site contains a glacial deposit of pure gravel and sand with the added bonus of being free draining, ensuring all year play.
New Forest was voted the No. 91-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2020 (Up-1);
New Forest was voted the No. 92-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2019 (Down-3);
New Forest was voted the No. 89-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2018 (Up-2);
New Forest was voted the No. 91-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2017 (Up-1);
New Forest was voted the No. 92-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2016 (Up-2);
New Forest was voted the No. 94-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2015;
New Forest was voted the No. 95-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2012;
New Forest was voted the No. 61-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2009;
New Forest was voted the No. 62-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2008;
New Forest was voted No. 32 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.
| Green Fees Midweek: | €30 |
| Green Fees Weekends & B.H.: | €35 |
| Green Fees with a Member: | €20 |
| Green Fees for Opens: | €15/30 |
| Practice Area: | Range |
| Club Hire: €30 |
Yes |
| Buggy Hire: €30 | Yes |
| Soft Spikes: | Yes |
| Membership Available: | Yes |
| Full Membership Fee: | €755 |
| Full Senior Membership Fee: | €655 |
| Full Ladies Membership Fee: | €457 |
| Full Country Membership Fee: | €400 |
| Full Under-30 Membership Fee: | €655 |
| Full Under-24 Membership Fee: | €455 |
| Full Student Membership Fee: | €255 |
| Full Under-14 Membership Fee: | €85 |
| Enterance Fee: | None |
| Course Type | Parkland |
| No Holes | 18 |
| Members | 300 |
| Designer | Peter McEvoy |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Address | Higginstown |
| Telephone | +353 (0)44-92-21100 |
| info@newforest.ie | |
| Website | New Forest golf club website |
| Director of Golf: | Stephen Barrett |
| Captain: | Tony Buckley |
| Lady Captain: | Mary Daly |
| President: | Peter McKenna |
| Vice-Captain: | Michael Kelly & Kathryn Cooney |
| Hon. Secretary: | Tony Buckley |
| Club Pro: | Stephen Barrett |
| Hon. Treasurer: | John McCormack & Margaret Keegan |
| Comp. Secretary: | Derek Doyle & Sandra McKevitt |
Course Layout
Location Map
Lat:53.387169
Long:-7.427187
General Facts & Information
| Course opening hours: Daylight hours | Clubhouse opening hours: 8.00am to Dusk |
| Mobile phones: Not on course |
Dress Code: Neat and casual, no denim |
| Catering: Full catering, facilities in hotel | Days to Avoid: None (phone in advance) |
| Green Fees and Societies Welcome: Midweek &Weekends | Pre-booking for open Tournaments:N/A |
New Forest Golf Club Fixtures 2020 provisional*
| Open & Major Fixtures 2020 (Confirmed) | ||||
| Event | Start | Finish | Type | Duration |
| Captains' Drive-In | Sunday 15 March | Closed | 1 | |
| Lady Vice-Captain's Prize | Wednesday 6 May | Closed | 1 | |
| Lady Vice-Captain's Prize | Sunday 10 May | Closed | 1 | |
| Vice-Captain's Prize | Saturday 18 May | Sunday 19 May | Closed | 2 |
| Vice-Captain's Prize | Sunday 19 May | Closed | 1 | |
| Captain's Prize (Q) |
Saturday 21 June | Sunday 22 June | Closed | 2 |
| Captain's Prize (Q) | Sunday 22 June | Closed | 1 | |
| Captain's Prize | Sunday 28 June | Closed |
1 | |
| Lady Captain's Prize | Sunday 19 July | Closed | 1 | |
| Professionals Prize | Saturday 26 July | Closed | 1 | |
| President's Prize to the Ladies |
Wednesday 5 August | Closed | 1 | |
| President's Prize to the Ladies | Sunday 9 August | Closed | 1 | |
| President's Prize | Saturday 22 August |
Saturday 23 August |
Closed | 1 |
| President's Prize | Saturday 23 August |
Closed | 1 | |
| Flo Gass Irish Juniors |
Tuesday 17 March | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford | Friday 20 March | Open | 1 | |
| Ladies Scramble | Sunday 24 March | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford | Friday 27 March |
Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford | Friday 3 April | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford | Friday 10 April | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford | Friday 17 April | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford | Friday 24 April |
Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford | Monday 27 April | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford | Friday 1 May |
Open | 1 | |
| Singles V-Par |
Monday 4 May | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford | Friday 10 May | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford | Friday 15 May | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford | Friday 22 May | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford | Friday 29 May |
Open | 1 | |
| Singles V-Par |
Monday 1 June | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford | Friday 12 June | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford | Friday 19 June | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford | Friday 26 June | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford | Friday 3 July | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford | Friday 10 July | Open | 1 | |
| Junior Scratch Cup | Sunday 12 July | Open | 1 | |
| Inter. Scratch Cup | Sunday 12 July | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford | Friday 17 July | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford | Friday 24 July |
Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford | Friday 31 July |
Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford | Friday 7 August | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford | Friday 14 August | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford | Friday 21 August | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford | Friday 28 August |
Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford | Friday 4 September | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford | Friday 11 September | Open | 1 | |
| Matt Poynton Memorial Singles Stableford | Saturday 12 September | Sunday 15 September | Open | 2 |
| Matt Poynton Memorial Singles Stableford | Sunday 13 September | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford | Friday 25 September |
Open | 1 | |
| Ryder Cup Open | Saturday 26 September | Sunday 27 September | Open | 2 |
| Ryder Cup Open | Sunday 27 September | Open | 1 | |
| Grand Final Singles Stableford | Saturday 3 October | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford | Friday 9 October | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford | Friday 16 October | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford | Friday 23 October | Open | 1 | |
| Bank Holiday Team Event |
Saturday 31 October | Open | 1 |
Card of the Course
| Key | Data |
| White | Par 72 SSS 72 6,546 yd's |
| Yellow | Par 72 SSS 720 6,174 yd's |
| Red | Par 74 SSS 74 5,702 yd's |
| Blue | Par 72 SSS 74 6,928 yd's |
Card
| Hole No. | Blue | White | Yellow | Par | Index | Red | Par | Index |
| 1 | 406 | 365 | 358 | 4 | 8 |
312 | 4 | 8 |
| 2 | 183 | 162 | 154 | 3 | 10 | 142 | 3 | 16 |
| 3 | 314 | 306 | 300 | 4 | 14 | 288 | 4 | 12 |
| 4 | 452 | 413 | 360 | 4 | 2 |
354 |
5 |
4 |
| 5 | 479 | 455 | 445 | 5 | 16 | 414 |
5 | 14 |
| 6 | 573 | 539 | 464 | 5 | 4 |
459 |
5 | 2 |
| 7 | 413 | 397 |
385 | 4 | 6 |
306 |
4 | 6 |
| 8 | 412 | 390 |
381 | 4 | 12 |
348 | 4 | 10 |
| 9 | 124 | 118 | 115 | 3 | 18 | 108 | 3 | 18 |
| Out | 3,356 | 3,154 | 2,962 | 36 | 2,731 | 37 | ||
| 10 | 451 | 441 | 414 | 4 | 3 |
385 |
4 | 3 |
| 11 | 219 | 202 | 171 | 3 | 9 |
166 | 3 | 11 |
| 12 | 445 | 414 | 387 | 4 | 1 |
385 |
5 |
15 |
| 13 | 401 | 377 | 367 | 4 | 13 | 349 |
4 | 5 |
| 14 | 388 |
372 | 367 | 4 | 5 |
331 |
4 | 1 |
| 15 | 553 | 530 | 480 | 5 | 15 | 433 |
5 | 9 |
| 16 | 230 | 210 | 187 | 3 | 7 |
131 | 3 | 17 |
| 17 | 525 | 503 |
498 | 5 | 17 | 478 | 5 | 13 |
| 18 | 360 | 352 | 341 | 4 | 11 | 313 | 4 | 7 |
| In | 3,572 | 3,401 | 3,212 | 36 | 2,971 | 37 | ||
| Total | 6,928 | 6,546 | 6,174 | 72 | 5,702 | 74 | ||
| SSS | 74 | 72 | 70 | 74 |
Notable rounds
Men's Course Record Am: 69 Colm Moriarty
Members Achievements
The Ladies of New Forest Golf Club won the Mid-Leinster Regional Final of the Irish Ladies Minor Cup when they beat the Ladies of New Ross Golf Club by 3-matches to 2-matches at Bunclody Golf Club on Saturday 31st August 2019.
They were led out by Carmel Scally who lost her match against Margaret Murphy by 5 and 3. She was followed by Deirdre O'Connor who beat Dympna Molloy by 3 and 1, next on the tee was Rita O'Shea who had a 2 and 1 win against Eleanor Roche, in the penultimate match Shirley Donegan beat Mary J. Maher by 2 and 1 and the bottom match of Anne Naughton went 6 and 5 to the Wexford player Briget Murphy.
History of New Forest
In 1799, the estate was granted and came into the ownership of the Daniels family. The estate was passed down through the Daniels family for generations until the death of the last heir of the family in 1948. The magnificent estate was then donated to the church who then sold it to Sir Charles Gardner.
Sir Charles Gardner acquired the estate only a few years after serving in World War II. His wife, Lady Gardner, was a cousin of Queen Elizabeth. In 1953, Sir Charles immigrated to Australia taking a number of staff with him.
Whilst in Australia, Sir Charles rented the estate to Senator Crosby for a year and in 1954 he sold the estate to the Hanevig family from Norway.
The estate passed through the hands of a few other owners until 1998 when it was purchased by the current owners, the Jackson family. Initially, it was the family’s intention to renovate the country house and move in as it was close to where the younger children were educated near Mullingar. However, the Jackson family had a vision to develop New Forest into the world class golf resort we know today.
With a lavish history, the future promises to be every bit as exciting with a 100 bedroom luxury hotel including a state of the art health club & spa and a new clubhouse allowing the mansion house to be returned to a stately home for special occasions including weddings. Further developments include residential homes around the course and throughout the resort.
Roll of Honour
| Member | Year | Hon. Position |
| Gerard Gavin |
2010 |
Men's Captain |
| Alec Jackson | 2010 | President |
| Sean Donaghy | 2011 | Men's Captain |
| Vincent Bagnall | 2011 | President |
| Kieran Mohan | 2012 | Men's Captain |
| Vincent Bagnall | 2012 | President |
| Seamus Lynam | 2013 | Men's Captain |
| Vincent Bagnall | 2013 | President |
| Rita O'Shea | 2014 | Lady Captain |
| Vinnie Bagnall | 2014 | Men's Captain |
| Peter Deegan | 2014 | President |
| Sherrie E. Buckley |
2015 | Lady Captain |
| Eammon Clarke | 2015 | Men's Captain |
| John Cunningham |
2015 | President |
| Mary McCormack |
2016 | Lady Captain |
| Conor McGuinness | 2016 | Men's Captain |
| John Cunningham |
2016 | President |
| 2017 | Lady Captain | |
| Matt Kenny | 2017 | Men's Captain |
| 2017 | President | |
| Patricia Lambe | 2018 | Lady Captain |
| Michael Donegan | 2018 | Men's Captain |
| David Bollard | 2018 | President |
| Mary Fallon | 2019 | Lady Captain |
| John McCormack | 2019 | Men's Captain |
| Peter McKenna | 2019 | President |
| Mary Daly | 2020 | Lady Captain |
| Peter McKenna | 2020 | Men's Captain |
| 2020 | President | |
| 2020 | Lowest Mens Handicape |
Holes in One at New Forest
| Member | Date | Hole No. | Club Used | Distance |
| Tony Maloney | 20 January 2016 |
16th | 206 m |
