DESTINATION GOLF 2024
“ The natural terrain of big , chaotic dunes has been used masterfully , shaping holes and embracing the landscape and views .”
Doonbeg
Ever since Martin Hawtree ’ s 2015 / 2016 renovation of Greg Norman ’ s original Doonbeg , the team looking after the links has been turning the course into something ever-more impressive . The aesthetics get ever better , as does the conditioning , and those flashes of genius – by both Norman and Hawtree – shine brighter every year .
The natural terrain of big , chaotic dunes has been used masterfully , shaping holes and embracing the landscape and views . There are many stunning shots and remarkable green settings . Look no further than the famous par five 1st , or the 5th , 6th , 13th and 15th . And the ‘ new ’ 14th , which plays at right angles to the hole washed away over a decade ago , shows great vision by Hawtree . ( See Favourite Hole .) It all means that as the course weaves in a vague figure of eight , in and out of the dunes alongside Doughmore Bay , you encounter a steady supply of excellent holes , from 1st to last .
Finally , as you walk off 18 it is guaranteed that you will glance back down the 1st and pine to play it again .
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