Dunshaughlin, Co
Jack Nicklaus Course, Killeen Castle
The Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course at Killeen Castle has opened its fairways as of April 2009. Situated just 2kms from Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath Nicklaus has created 18 spectacular holes of golf, each with its own unique features. As you would expect with a Nicklaus designed course the 7,600 yard course provides the sternest of Championship challenges while remaining accessible to the average golfer.
All of the greens and tees have been seeded and drained to USGA performance specification and the greens feature a unique blend of grasses, inspired by Augusta – the same blend used in Jack’s own course in Muirfield, Ohio in the US. In a testimony to the quality of the course Killeen Castle has already been selected to host The 2011 Solheim Cup between Europe and the United States.
Set in natural woodlands and parklands of almost 350 acres, more than twice the average size of a Championship course, water features prominently in nine of the 18 holes. In keeping with the Nicklaus philosophy of working with the natural landscape rather than against it, the course features stunning stonework which was quarried from the site and hand-tooled by expert craftsmen.
Complimenting this exceptional golf course is the impressive 30,000 sq feet clubhouse with state-of-the-art locker rooms, on-site physiotherapy, fine dining in the restaurant and casual dining in the bar areas.
Announcing the opening Barry O’Connor, General Manager, Killeen Castle said “Jack Nicklaus is one of the world’s foremost golf course designers and what he has created here at Killeen Castle is superb. At every stage of development, we have sought to complement the estate’s natural beauty and richness of landscape rather than compromise it in any way. We are looking forward to welcoming golfers from all over the world, not only will they get to play on one of the finest parkland courses anywhere they will get to experience the unique atmosphere and natural beauty of the Killeen Castle demesne”
| Course Designer: | Jack Nicklaus, Signature Design
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| Opening Date: | April 2009
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| Play Policy: | Members and guests, limited public play
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| Par: | 72
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| Yardages:
Championship Blue White Green Red (Ladies)
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7677 7142 6535 6118 5392
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| Membership: | Individual, Family, Corporate & Overseas
Currently 280 Members
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| Grasses: | Greens – Bentgrass
Fairways, tees, rough – 35% – Bargold perrinial rye grass 35% – Barlady perrinial rye grass 30% – Barcrown slender creeping red fescue
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| Cart / Walking Policy: | Carts and walking allowed
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| Caddie Services: | Killeen Castle Golf Club Caddie Program is available to all golfers, each caddie providing for any need throughout the round.
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| Killeen Castle: | Barry O’Connor – General Manager Killeen Castle
Mark Collins – Golf Course Superintendent
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| Amenities:
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The spectacular six hundred acre estate is home to a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course; Europe’s only Dave Pelz Scoring Game School, fishing lakes and woodland walks and is soon to be complemented by a luxury hotel and spa. Prior to your round you can warm up at our long game facility or on the practice greens in front of the clubhouse. Upon your return the locker rooms offer a pleasant and luxurious space to unwind and refresh tired limbs. Fresh seasonal produce serviced daily in the Clubhouse Restaurant. |
| Description: | Playing as long as 7,700 yards but spaciously rambling over 350 acres among superb natural woodlands, Jack has created a course to provide the sternest of championship challenges while still remaining enjoyable for the average golfer. Each hole is unique, all are instantly memorable.
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| Location: | Located near the picturesque village of Dunsany, just north
of Dunshaughlin and overlooked by the ancient Hill of Tara, Killeen Castle offers all the joys of true country living with easy access to the city, being only thirty five minutes from both Dublin International Airport and the City Centre.
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| Events: | 2010 : Ladies Irish Open
2011 : The Solheim Cup
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| Ownership:
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Killeen Castle has been developed by Snowbury Ltd, an associate company of Castlethorn Construction, one of the country’s leading homebuilders and the developers of Ireland’s premier retail complex, Dundrum Town Centre.
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