A True Links Test.

Having played Connemara on many of occasions I have to say I am always excited to play it & never ever have I been disappointed when I am playing it. The weather conditions can be extreme but in general, I think the severe wind & variety of weather means that every time you play this course it feels entirely different to the last. An example of this is sometimes the Index 1 8th hole can be downwind and be a fair Par 4, however, most days it is straight into a tough headwind and feels like a tough Par 5.

This is a true links golf course from start to finish, with hard to hit greens and wide open fairways that let your ball run forever. Every year I have visited this course the definition and quality of the course has improved from the quality of the apron work around the green & teeboxes to the quality of roll on the green.

This is a course where your round is truly dependent on your approach play, as it is almost impossible to hit a green and stop the ball on it. Demanding you to focus and be creative in your short game this is highlighted especially on holes 15 & 18, 15 being an elevated green surrounding by kneehigh marram like grass & 18 being an elevated green which has extreme run-off on the front into tough bunkers at the base which requires a perfect approach shot.

Overall this is the best course I've ever played at by some distance this in regards to all aspects. I think that the value for money on this course is pretty amazing and I look forward to playing it in the future, hopefully in good weather!