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Thurles Golf Club
Turtulla, Thurles
County Tipperary, Ireland
LOCAL PARKLAND IRISH GOLF
AT THURLES:
PRETTY, CASUAL, FRIENDLY, INEXPENSIVE, RELAXING
Length & Par: Par
72, 6,465 yards (SSS 71)
Greens Fees per ROUND:
€30/weekdays
€40/weekends
Open and Playable Year Round
ADVANCE BOOKING OF TEE-TIMES REQUIRED.
Visitors welcome.
Limited availability on weekends.
Tuesday is Ladies' Day.
Bookings (from the USA):
TEL: 011 353 (0)504 21983 & (0)504 24599
FAX: 011 353 (0)504 24647
OR—book your Irish golf tee-times FREE! as
you plan your trip
to Ireland with HOME AT FIRST!
Minimum Handicap Required: None.
Special Rules and Regulations: Women may play
only in the company of men players.
Facilities:
Club House
Full bar and restaurant
Rentals:
Clubs: Yes
Shoes: Yes
Pull carts (trolleys): Yes
Golf carts: Yes
Caddies: Yes
LOCATION:
1 mile south of Thurles town on the N62 Cork Road.
Nearest HOME AT FIRST lodgings:
In County Tipperary, about 30 minutes west of the course.
In County Clare, about 35 minutes west of the course.
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THE HISTORY: Though the Thurles (pronounced TER-less) Golf Club dates from 1909, it only relocated to the 218-acre Turtulla site in 1944. The Turtulla parkland course was designed by J. McMlister, who molded the course effectively to the natural terrain. Its basic layout has stood the test of time. Over the subsequent half-century, wise tree planting has ensured that each hole has developed its individual character.
THE COURSE AND SOME NOTABLE HOLES: Thurles is neither especially long, nor wet. Its primary challenge is its mature woodland setting, which has grown tighter over its 50+ years of history. Key holes are its four excellent par-3’s and the fearsome 498-yard par-5 18th, with an out-of-bounds along the length of its left side. Thurles begins oddly with two par 5’s back-to-back, but otherwise its 14 par-4’s average short, if tight, between 305-421 yards. Essentially an inexpensive, relaxing, friendly, local course, Thurles also provides a respected test of golf which occasionally hosts national and provincial championships.
THE REGION: Thurles (pop. 8,500) is the principal town of eastern County Tipperary. It lies in country both rich in scenery and providing some of Ireland’s finest farmland. Nearby are several notable Irish attractions: the legendary stronghold of the Rock of Cashel, the beautiful Holycross Abbey, and the strong fortress of Cahir Castle. There are also a number of scenic drives, which will take you to places like the Glen of Aherlow, Lough Derg, the Silvermines Mountains, or The Vee with breathtaking views.
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