The Beaufort Golf Club – Your Entry to a Killarney Golf
Vacation
Picture yourself striding down a fairway sheltered by two
hundred year-old trees, passing the ruins of a 15th century
castle, and lifting your eyes in any direction to vistas of
Ireland's legendary MacGillyCuddy's Reeks Mountains. You are
enjoying a round of golf at Southwestern Ireland's Beaufort
Golf Club, set in Killarney's Churchtown Estate, the site of
a 1740 Georgian house built by Sir Roland Blennerhassett.
The Churchtown estate is now owned by the descendents of
James MacGillycuddy's McGill, who purchased it in 1860.
Visitors to Beaufort Golf Club can anticipate the sort of
experience which awaits them from the pineapples which rests
atop its gate pillars as a symbol of welcome. Standing next
to the 15th green at the Beaufort golf club are the remains
of Castle Core, the source of the stone from which the
Churchtown Estate house was built.
Although the Beaufort Golf Club only opened for business
until 1995, it has already seen numerous improvements
including the addition of several lakes, plantings, and a
state-of-the-art sprinkler system which will keep both the
greens and tee boxes in prime condition. There are also
plans to completely redesign the entire course and bring it
up to championship standards. This design, according to golf
architect Tom Mackenzie, will incorporate the natural
landscape features of Churchtown Estate to create a course
suitable for golfers at every skill level.
The front nine of the golf course are situated along the
western part of the Churchtown estate, with the back nine
along its southern area closer to MacGillyCuddy's Reeks. The
Clubhouse, which overlooks the practice putting green, is
situated in a courtyard next to the main house. One of the
delights of the practice putting green is the formal rose
garden which lies beyond it. The Beaufort Golf Club has
every amenity you could possibly desire in a golfing
facility, yet has managed to preserve a welcoming and
historical charm.
You can follow your game by relaxing over a fine meal and a
pint at the club's Bar and Restaurant, opening onto the
courtyard and a splendid view of MacGillyCuddys Reeks. Or
treat yourself to a boat trip along the shores of the Lake
of Killarney, or an afternoon driving through Killarney
National Park, stopping for a visit at Muckross House and
Gardens, Killarney's premier tourist attraction. Rent a
mount at the Killarney riding stables and view the
countryside from an entirely new vantage point.
MacGillyCuddys ReeksBeaufort Golf Club is within easy
driving distance of both the Gap of Dunloe and
Carrauntoohil, Ireland's highest peak. Arrange for an early
morning walk or pony trap through the Gap of Dunloe, and be
sure to visit Muckross Abbey. The Abbey was built on ground
sacred to Ireland's ancient Druids, and contains a yew tree
which even the later Christian monks revered too much to cut
down.
Just 15 miles outside of Killarney, you will find the Crag
Caves. Limestone caves discovered only a quarter of a
century ago, the Crag Caves are thought to date back more
than 1 million years. A half hour guided tour of the caves
will give you a glimpse of their enormous stalactites,
caverns, and other remarkable rock formations.
The town of Killarney itself is a family friendly
destination, where you can shop to your heart's content for
Irish laces, crystal, and textiles. If you have not had your
fill of golf at the Beaufort Golf Club, finish your stay in
Killarney at the Dunloe Golf Club, and, of course, the
legendary Killarney Golf and Fishing Club, where the game of
golf has been treasured since the 19th century!
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