![West Waterford Golf Club, Dungarvan, Ireland West Waterford Golf Club, Dungarvan, Ireland](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLZ9lPKNv-J2zzTX0H58wdre4rDPQfge51UagopiTINWweUHCFiSAZkGW-btZz9cdB5Teg7opRc50c02ACkbxFbJCj6j_2lKy0U1C-b3sDicL192ThyTKHNqpW1b9pkWf29vgw7jq68hg/s1600/West+Waterford+11+Blog.jpg) |
The par 3 11th |
Trying to find the words to describe a hidden gem... without using the term 'hidden gem' is not easy. It's the perfect description, but not a popular one. It's a cliche after all... as is 'jewel in the crown'.
But, when it does exactly what it says on the tin, why fight it! West Waterford Golf Club, outside Dungarvan, is a hidden gem of Irish golf. I recently did a top ten of such gems and West Waterford was on the list (
here's the review) and now that Just Treats and West Waterford are offering
two green fees for €29, valid any day of the week, you have the perfect opportunity to find out why.
![West Waterford Golf Club, Dungarvan, Ireland West Waterford Golf Club, Dungarvan, Ireland](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibGr8S-apXAoRA0a-ocp8j0_Mcz7MSraxjwiuUktg1LtcwsNo28PF-vhv4TTXE6LKMgHDTwod-NAX8J6ohj7NJrSE71lpWx3OcXbOlOG_4K29zSKKlv7IDwCnqTmQKJ_fIC3smXjE0hRo/s1600/West+Waterford+9+views+over+green+blog.jpg) |
Views over the 9th green |
I dropped by on the way back from Cork a week ago and snapped a few photographs. It is in one of the most peaceful, country settings you can imagine and it's every bit as good as I remember. There are some really good holes here and the hospitality is superb. Dungarvan is also a 'foodie' town so you'll find great places to stay and eat. Nearby golf courses include Gold Coast and Dungarvan.
![West Waterford Golf Club, Dungarvan, Ireland West Waterford Golf Club, Dungarvan, Ireland](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbft1BRp-tVSLl1__Uv5oirmIjg7Aq3_U2mGRQNC5J3qpwl6hOnC0uE-eF1f15R2PKBmGckKJW0qMHmvc7ZgLcWliOmbZFl3xxmqwyqkyrDQbd__dkhbYoTnOWb1vRm-TxmmgbyOuzGZM/s1600/West+Waterford+13.jpg) |
The par three 13th |
Try it and see because this is enchanting Irish golf.
Hello,
ReplyDeleteI was lucky enough to play here a few years back as part of our golf week away. I knew of West Waterford GC but never really heard much about it. I thought after 2 holes I might have a great day. I started birdie, birdie. That's as good as it got I'm afraid. A thoroughly enjoyable track and great atmosphere in the clubhouse. A real family feel to it. I'll be back.
Darren