Thomastown, Co Kilkenny, Ireland
MOUNT JULIET HOTEL & GOLF CLUB PARKLAND
The Golf
Chosen as the first and only Jack Nicklaus signature course in Ireland, the "Golden
Bear" was meticulous and pain-staking in his design and overseeing of the
construction of his great creation, sited 12 miles south of the medieval city of Kilkenny.
Feature holes abound on the course, but the 3rd hole, a stunning par 3 from an elevated tee to a green guarded by a natural stream and lake is one that golfers always remember. The par 5 10th hole with its copse of trees which tests the golfers strategy is also a favourite. The final hole, a long par 4 with water all down the left and a narrow entrance to the green has decided many a tournament result.
Opened in 1991 with a match featuring golfing legends Christy O'Connor Snr. and Jack Nicklaus, the beautiful and challenging Mount Juliet course, set amidst the trees and dales on the 1500 acre Mount Juliet estate, has established itself as a premier golfing venue for Top Professionals and leisure golfers worldwide.
Hosts to the Irish Open 1993-95 and the Shell Wonderful World of Golf match between Fred Couples and Tom Watson in 1998, the par 72, 7200 yard layout boasts beautiful rolling fairways, many feature water hazards and well-contoured greens, all superbly blended into the spectacular setting of this famous old Irish Estate.
Westport - Par 72 - Yards 7112 - Holes 18 - SSS 72 - Founded 1991
The Hotel
There are 32 bedrooms at Mount Juliet House, including two presidential suites. Each room
is individually designed, in keeping with the concept of a private, family home. Each room
is also named, drawing inspiration from the history of the state. To compliment all of the
services provided by the staff of the house, all guest rooms have fresh fruit and flowers,
while in the evening as you prepare for dinner, the beds are turned down, the lamps are
lit and the drapes drawn.
Awarded AA Hotel of the Year in 1999, Mount Juliet Conrad provides the highest international standards in food and service in a wonderfully relaxed and welcoming way.
