Beaufort
Golf Club, though only founded in 1995 is fast becoming a must play
venue for those visiting the Killarney region and playing the established
golf courses such as Killeen and Mahony's Point at Killarney Golf
Club.
Set amongst 200 year old trees, 12th century
castle ruins and the lush, rolling hills of Killarney, Beaufort
Golf Course has been carved from natural terrain and is suited
to all standards of golfer. The course presents magnificent views
of the McGillycuddy Reeks mountain range, while each hole asks
serious questions of a golfers' ability, with lakes, mature trees
and bunkers all lurking to punish the unwary.
Some features of Beaufort Golf Course are the
generous fairways, bunkering pattern and large contoured greens,
with the putting surface at the par 4, 16th measuring 55 yards
from front to back. All four of the par 3's at Beaufort are excellent
holes with the 187 yard 8th hole arguably representing the jewel
in the Beaufort crown.
Many top Irish courses boast an interesting
history and Beaufort is no different in this respect. The golf
course is part of the Churchtown Estate, the centrepiece of which
is the Georgian house built in 1740. The ruins of Castle Core
stand beside the 13th green and it was from here the stone was
taken to build the house. The entrance is lined with 200 year
old trees and the pineapples, which adorn the gate pillars, are
a traditional symbol of hospitality something that is assured
at Beaufort
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