Carton House Montgomerie Course

Montgomerie Course uses the natural contours of the land whilst adopting classic links features, this course dovetails the experience of growing up on the seaside tracks of Scotland with a course that will stand the test of time as one of the greatest courses in and around Dublin. Recognition of this Carton House golf course has been swift. The Montgomerie Course hosted the 2005 Irish Open – proving it to be a top-class golf course with more than just a good reputation. The Montgomerie is considered to be the superior of the two courses at Carton House Golf Club.

A Brief History

• Located a mere 15 miles to the west of Dublin city centre, Carton House is a popular golfing destination.
• The 1,100-acre walled Carton Estate dates back to Norman times and it's complemented by a luxury hotel built in harmony with Carton House, the existing ancient mansion. Carton House is not only located in a beautiful setting, but it's also easily accessible.
• There are two courses, the more senior O’Meara, which opened for play in 2002 and the Montgomerie, which debuted the following year. It’s an interesting, sculptured layout that stretches out to a massive 7,300 yards from the championship tees.

Featured hole – 17th Hole

The signature hole on the Carton House Montgomerie course is the par three 17th hole. It is often considered the most scenic spot on the course and is frequently highlighted as the "Nearest-the-Pin" hole during competitions.