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The Palmer Course is one of Europe's most spectacular courses. You may have been forewarned that Ireland's first Ryder Cup venue is no ordinary golf course, and that it is widely acknowledged as the country's most challenging inland layout, but still you will be unprepared for the ensuing drama! It is a stunning parkland with the River Liffey frequently coming into play, particularly on the 16th. In essence the Smurfit Course is entirely different. The fairways are moulded to reflect a links feel with the most significant golf hole being the Par 5 seventh. It has a series of water cascades and a large manmade quarry has been developed along the entire length of the golf hole. Some fourteen acres of water have been worked into the design especially through the final phase from holes 13 to 18. A watery grave awaits many a golfer on the home stretch.
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