through the course provides a myriad of
landmarks and surprises at every stage including
a quaint 19th Century iron bridge at the 16th
hole to provide players safe passage to an emerald
island. The island is hugged by two watery arms
of the River Liffey, with the ruins of an ancient
church by the 13th hole. Visitors can stay at the
resort’s famed hotel, The Kildare, with a spa and
dining options.
4.
Pebble Beach
California, United States
Known as the greatest public golf course in
America, golfers from around the world have
dreamed of playing Pebble Beach Golf Links since
1919. In the early part of the 20th century,
Samuel F.B. Morse, who owned the property and
was looking for a buyer, decided to create a
one-of-a-kind golf course with extraordinary
scenic beauty. The area hugged California’s
rugged coastline offering wide-open vistas,
cliff-side fairways, and sloping greens. He would
create an element of difficulty that would be
forever challenging and never conquered. To
minimize cost, he convinced his board that the
course would be maintained by sheep and
designed for free by two amateur golfers: Jack
Neville and Douglas Grant. Since that time,
Pebble Beach Golf Links has held golf’s most
prestigious tournaments including five U.S. Open
Championships. The Pebble Beach front nine
hugs the rugged Pacific coastline with spectacular
views of Carmel Beach and Point Lobos State
Reserve. The 18th hole has been called the
greatest finishing hole in golf, the ultimate
closing test for golfers of all skill levels. It also
The 106-yard seventh hole at
Pebble Beach Golf Links is one
of the most iconic in golf.
Located in Kildare, the Palmer Ryder Cup
Course is regularly in the top 3 parkland
golf courses in Ireland.
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