The Course
Masterfully designed, magnificently maintained, and perfectly set within the glorious estate of one of Europe’s most spectacular manor house hotels, The Golf Course at Adare Manor is ready to take its place among the best championship courses in the world.
World-renowned golf course designer Tom Fazio spearheaded the comprehensive redesign and has taken what was already an award-winning course and transformed it into a parkland paradise befitting a country in the top tier of global golfing destinations. The new course has been created in harmony with the outstanding natural beauty of its surroundings: lush, softly rolling terrain, mature tree scaping, and the sweeping banks of the River Maigue.
Each hole of The Golf Course at Adare Manor could be crowned the feature hole: each one has been entirely redesigned and reconstructed, with the very latest technology and course innovations, creating a challenging, characterful, and profoundly satisfying playing experience for golfers of every level. The final result is a course that is at once strategic and soulful, playable in all conditions, and future-proofed in preparation for premiere amateur and professional golf events.
Construction included greens and bunkers, as well as significant underground installations for drainage, and wiring for tournament power, media and telecommunications. The new course features cutting-edge SubAir technology, marking its spot among the best designed and finest maintained golf courses in Europe. Cared for by an experienced, passionate team of devoted greenkeepers, the condition of this course and its velvet-smooth Pure Distinction bent grass greens is unrivalled. Celebrated Irish golfers Rory McIlroy, Padraig Harrington, Paul McGinley and Shane Lowry joined together for a charity match to hit the inaugural tee shots, marking the milestone grand opening. Since reopening, the course has collected numerous global accolades and has been announced as the host venue for the staging of the 2027 Ryder Cup.
Off the course, this commitment to perfection continues in the perfectly appointed clubhouse. Luxurious, stylish, with a modern jazz-age sensibility and every convenience and indulgence you could require, The Carriage House is a worthy counterpart to Europe’s finest new golf course. This is where you will find our expert team and comprehensively stocked Pro Shop, our elegantly welcoming locker rooms, and exciting options for food, drink, and relaxation. The Carriage House features a world-class restaurant managed by our Director of Culinary, Loughlin Druhan; a smart and lively bar serving light bites and a remarkable collection of fine wines, craft beers, and sophisticated cocktails; a gorgeous covered Terrace with panoramic views of the greens; and our snug and comfortable Cigar Lounge.
Taken together, The Golf Course at Adare Manor provides an unforgettable experience designed to inspire, challenge, and captivate the most demanding and spirited golf enthusiasts in the world.
- FOUNDED 1995
- DESIGNED Robert Trent Jones Snr & Tom Fazio (redesign)
- TYPE Parkland
- PAR 72
- LENGTH 7,509 yards
- HOLES 18
Where to Stay
The 5* Manor Hotel on-site has to be your first choice for any stay in Adare. This 18th-century manor is set on 840 acres of formal gardens and great parkland set along the River Maigue. The manor house is a masterpiece of towers and turrets while the estate offers some great golf and river fishing. It’s luxuriously appointed bedrooms ranging from standard, deluxe, stateroom to the ultimate Dunraven Stateroom boast complimentary internet access.
High ceilings, plush furnishings, together with great service will ensure your stay is comfortable. There are also 11 exclusive clubhouse bedrooms or a range of 2 and 4 bedroom townhouses on the estate to choose from. Other facilities include heated indoor pool, fitness room & Spa. For the golfer with a taste for independence, there is the option of the self-catering golf village, containing Villas and Lodges.
The Manor completed a significant redevelopment project in late 2017. The resort owners commitment to these works saw them close the doors for two full years and the results of these can now be seen in the fact that Adare is undoubtedly one of the finest luxury properties throughout Ireland and Europe a like.
The best alternative in Adare Village would be the 4* Dunraven Arms Hotel, located across the road from the main entrance of the Manor.
Where to Eat and Drink
There are 2 excellent dining options at Adare Manor, for those with a taste for fine dining, there is the award-winning Oakroom Restaurant and Cocktail Bar located within the Manor House. For more casual, yet equally delicious, dining option, there is the Carriaghouse Bar & Restaurant, located in the Golf Clubhouse.
In Adare Village, you have a number of boutique cafes and restaurants to whet your appetite, from the Blue Door Restaurant, located in a traditional thatched cottage to 1826 Adare. For “pub grub” you should visit the likes of Aunty Lena’s or Pat Collins Bar, located on the main street in the village
What to See and Do
For the culturally curious visitor, a visit to Adare Heritage Centre, located in the village centre or Desmond Castle, located on the outskirts of the village, bordering the golf course, are a must. For those seeking more active pass times after their round why not go for a walk through the manicured gardens in the Village centre or try fly fishing in the River Maigue, Archery or Falconry, all of which can be organised through the Manor Reception.
