Co Waterford

Club-by-club survey of golf in Ireland

Dunmore East Golf Club
Dunmore East Golf Club

Carrick-On-Suir

Holes: 18

Parkland

Annual membership fee:

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Full €700

Membership availability: Yes

Green fee rates for visitors: Midweek €15 (with member €12)/Weekend €20 (with member €15).

Any deals on membership/visiting green fees for 2014? The club has an open every Thursday (visitors €12).

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Dungarvan

Holes: 18

Parkland

Annual membership fee: Full Members €685; Distance €595; Husband and Wife €1,250; Country €195; Student €190; Overseas €350; Full Member Over 65 €390;

Husband and Wife over 65 €690; Junior €100; Pre-junior (aged 6-11) €75

Entrance fee: No

Membership availability: Yes, special introductory offers available

Visitor Green fees rate: Online reduced rates/special offers of €20 weekdays and €30 weekends. Preferential group rates available for societies

Any deals on membership/visiting green fees for 2014? Special Introductory Full Membership Offer of €300 subscription. Online reduced rates/special offers of €20 weekdays and €30 weekends and 4 for the price of 3 offers subject to availability. Weekday early bird and twilight golf €12. Preferential group rates available for societies.

What is the greatest challenge facing clubs in 2014? With falling participating levels, the competition amongst clubs to attract golfers is intense and clubs are forced to compete with others offering extensive reductions and special offers

Mission statement for the season ahead: Continually developing and improving the quality and aesthetics of the golf course in order to enhance the enjoyment of golf at the Club and see it gain increased participation by members and visitors alike

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Dunmore East

Holes: 18

Clifftop/Parkland

Annual membership fee: Ordinary - €590; Husband and Wife - €950; 5-Day - €400; 5-Day Husband and Wife - €750; Junior Membership €150

Entrance fee: No

Membership availability: We are currently open for membership and can tailor payment options to suit your needs. Membership is on a yearly basis from the month of joining.

Visitor Green fees rate: 18 holes: (€25 weekday)/ €28 (weekend); 9 holes: (€15 weekday)/( €18 weeknd). 18 holes with member €18 (weekdays)/€ 23 (weekend); 9 holes with member € 15 (weekdays)/ € 15 (weekends)

Any deals on membership/visiting green fees for 2014? Our rates for visiting societies are very competitive and offer excellent value (group is eight or more).

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Faithlegg

Holes: 18

Parkland

Membership - Full €1,095; Husband and Wife €2,000; Family €2,300

Membership availability: Open

Visitor green fee rates: May-June: Midweek €35, weekends €40.July-October: Midweek €40, weekends €45.

Any deals on membership/visiting green fees for 2014? There is an out of town membership for €660. This membership is available to persons whose private residence is outside 80 kilometers from Faithlegg House Hotel & Golf Club. Members under this type of membership are entitled to hold a GUI/ILGU handicap and avail of full playing rights Monday to Sunday.

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Tramore

Holes: 27 -

Old Course and Newtown

Parkland

Annual subscription fee:

€950 (full)

Membership availability: Check with club

Green fee rates for visitors: Monday to Thursday €35 (€17.50 with member); Weekends and bank holidays €40 (€20 with member). For societies and groups, contact the office (051-386170) for rates. Contact us with your requirements we can put together a deal for golf, golf and food, or golf, food and accommodation if required.

Any deals on membership/visiting green fees for 2014? There are open fourballs every Tuesday and open singles every Friday for €25 per person, including meal.

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Waterford

Holes: 18

Parkland

Annual subscription fee:

Full - €1,050

Membership availability: Yes

Entrance fee: :No

Green fee rates for visitors: Weekdays €30

(€20 with member)/Weekends €40 (€25 with member).

Any deals on membership/visiting green fees for 2014? The club has a number of innovative membership options available, including the "500 points" membership for €520 (including insurance). This buys 500 points: 10 points deducted during the week per round or part of 20 points at weekends. Handicap administered by Waterford Golf Club. Unrestricted golf if commenced after 7pm. Unused points at the end of each year will be forfeited. Additional points can be purchased in €100 blocks (100 points). Any unused additional points will carry forward to the next year.

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West Waterford

Holes: 18

Parkland

Annual subscription fee:

Full - €675

Membership availability: Yes

Green fee rates for visitors: Society rates: Midweek €20/ Weekends €25. Individual rates: Midweek €25/Weekends €35.

Any deals for 2014? Play the Dungarvan Triangle - all three courses for €69.

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Philip Reid

Philip Reid

Philip Reid is Golf Correspondent of The Irish Times