Adare

A pristine parkland paradise. Adare is Ireland’s most immaculate course – five-star service, flawless conditioning, and future home of the Ryder Cup.

Slope Rating

144

Par

72

Yardage

7,509

Set within the lavish grounds of Adare Manor in County Limerick, this Tom Fazio-designed course is a modern parkland marvel. Reopened in 2018 after a full €50m redesign, it’s often called the “Augusta of Ireland” – such is the perfection of its conditioning. The fairways are velvety and generous, the greens fast and pure, and every bunker edge razor-sharp. Water features shape several holes, especially on the dramatic closing stretch. The 18th is a standout – a par-5 finishing beneath the towering Manor House with a creek guarding the green. Though long from the tips, multiple tee options make it playable for all. Strategy and precision matter more than raw distance, and recovery shots must be creative. The course has hosted the JP McManus Pro-Am and will host the 2027 Ryder Cup. This is not a links test – it’s a statement of luxury and elegance, wrapped around a world-class golf course. Every blade of grass is manicured. Every moment feels curated. For those who seek the highest standards in golf and hospitality, Adare is peerless.

Designer

Tom Fazio (Redesign 2018)

Opened

1995 (Redesigned and reopened 2018)

Tee time availability

Extremely Difficult

Special information

Play is primarily reserved for hotel guests. Book well in advance as part of a luxury stay. Helicopter and chauffeur transfers available.

Tiger’s best round

Rory’s best round

Mens course record

66 – Xander Schauffele (2022 JP McManus Pro-Am)

Ladies course record

Round duration

4 hours 45 minutes

Caddy guide

Compulsory – highly trained caddies enhance precision and experience

Buggies

Available – premium GPS-enabled buggies provided

Shotmaking paradise. Use every club in the bag. Precision off the tee and smart play into slick, sloped greens are essential. Think Augusta strategy – every miss must be well placed.

Generous fairways allow confidence off the tee. Focus on smart targets and pace control on the greens. Stay below the hole whenever possible.

Very playable from the right tees. Treat it as a golf-and-luxury experience. Keep the ball in play and enjoy the beauty – the course is built to impress, not intimidate.

Green speed

11 – tour-speed and meticulously maintained

Wind

Inland and sheltered – wind is rarely a major factor, but still present

Pace of play

Flawless – concierge-level timing and spacing ensure smooth rounds

Nerves on the first tee

High – immaculate surroundings, elite setting, and caddies watching. But the wide fairway helps calm nerves quickly.

Clubhouse

Luxury at its peak – grand manor service, fine dining, and world-class hospitality

The 18th is a stunning par-5 with a creek wrapping the green, framed by Adare Manor’s gothic façade. The 16th is a long par-3 with water and a narrow target. The 9th is a reachable par-4 tempting bold plays with a tight landing zone.

Lush and green thanks to steady rainfall. Well-drained and pristine year-round. Spring to autumn is ideal. Less wind than links courses, with soft, playable turf.