JOE discovers some of the wild and wonderful activities Ireland has to offer and what you can get up to with your mates! This week we take a look at the golfing opportunities of Killeen Castle.
There’s nothing like spending a day (or the whole weekend, if you’re lucky enough) away from the worries of everyday life with a few of your best mates, shooting the breeze and a few shots on a golf course too. If you’re looking for the ultimate lads weekend getaway on the fairways before or after Christmas, then check out the offers available in Killeen Castle.
If you’re looking to experience one of the best golf courses Ireland has to offer, then you and the lads will enjoy a relaxing (depending on your score) stroll around the world class Jack Nicklaus Signature Design 18 hole Championship golf course.
Interesting fact: The 2011 Solheim Cup organising committee were so impressed by the plans of Killeen Castle that they named it as host venue for The 2011 Solheim Cup before construction of the golf course was completed.
When construction began on the Jack Nicklaus Signature Design 18 hole course, Jack was on hand to oversee each stage of development and as a result Killeen Castle is now blessed with a truly majestic golf course. With beautiful views of the Co. Meath countryside throughout the 600-acre estate, players will never become bored of the golfing test that is provided.
However, if you and the lads would prefer to brush up on your golf skills then you might want to check out Europe’s first Dave Pelz Scoring Game School.
Pelz, who coaches top players like Phil Mickelson, has teamed up with Killeen Castle to build a world-class, 11 acre teaching facility with USPGA-standard greens, bunkers, aprons and hitting areas designed by Pelz to perfectly simulate championship golf conditions. You can choose from a range of Pelz Golf Instruction courses at Killeen Castle, from a 3-day course, to a half day putting or wedge clinic.
After a hard day’s golfing, you and your mates can relax in the The Nicklaus Room restaurant with a nice cold drink and some fine ‘Golfer’s Fare’ before you head back to you hotel. Killeen Castle are happy to recommend two beautiful 4 star properties in close proximity to the course. Knightsbrook Hotel which is situated in Trim, Co. Meath a short 15 minute drive away & Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa, located in the picturesque village of Dunboyne, Co. Meath 20 minutes from Killeen Castle.
For more information on the local accommodation and green fees, check out killeencastle.com.
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