Proud Hosts of the GUI All Ireland Cups & Shields Finals 2013
Bellinter Course
The main course consists of the Cluide (Blue) (named after the Cluide wood through which the course runs) and the Tara (Red) nines. The Bellinter (Yellow) nine is the back nine of the old course.
METERS |
PAR |
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 |
334 |
4 |
 |
324 |
4 |
 |
315 |
4 |
Tara of the Kings
Description
Aim down the left. From the tee it can look very narrow but there is a surprisingly amount of space beyond the trees. Avoid the fairway bunker at all costs.
METERS |
PAR |
|
|
183 |
3 |
|
176 |
3 |
|
151 |
3 |
Blood of Leinster
Description
A long par three which people struggle to get pin high. The green is very receptive so don’t be afraid to hit one extra club.
METERS |
PAR |
|
|
472 |
5 |
|
467 |
5 |
|
382 |
5 |
Rath Na Ríogh
Description
A long straight par five. Aim down the left hand side to take the river out of play. For your second make sure and check out the meandering stream across the fairway 128 metres from the green.
METERS |
PAR |
|
|
344 |
4 |
|
340 |
4 |
|
293 |
4 |
Royal Smithy
Description
It plays as you see it . No hidden problems. On the approach stay left. There is a very deep bunker waiting for you on the right.
METERS |
PAR |
|
|
372 |
4 |
|
367 |
4 |
|
348 |
4 |
Warrior Song
Description
A long dogleg par four. Hit your drive down the left hand side. A fairway sloping from left to right will bring the ball down to the centre. For your second shot again, aim left. There is a severe slope from left to right on the green.
METERS |
PAR |
|
|
280 |
4 |
|
272 |
4 |
|
256 |
4 |
Bridge Of Desire
Description
A short par four. A fairway wood is often a good choice off the tee. It’s quite a narrow fairway. A good fairway wood will bring you well within range with a mid iron.
METERS |
PAR |
|
|
150 |
3 |
|
144 |
3 |
|
119 |
3 |
Goddess of Tara
Description
A par three that people struggle to hit enough club. Avoid the bunkers in front of the green.
METERS |
PAR |
|
|
398 |
4 |
|
393 |
4 |
|
348 |
4 |
The Harp That Once
Description
The toughest hole on the nine. The big hitters can take on the spinney. Otherwise go right of it. This will leave you with a long approach. The green is also further back than it appears from the fairway. There is a lot of hidden ground between the top of the hill and the green.
METERS |
PAR |
|
|
349 |
4 |
|
344 |
4 |
|
272 |
4 |
Glory of Tara
Description
A straight forward par four. A good drive will set you up for a straight forward approach. Be aware of the deep bunker short and right of the green. If you avoid this, you will be left with a green sloping back to front.
