1/13/2011

Featured Course - Castleblaney


Concra Wood Golf and Country Club is the latest stage in the evolution of Castleblayney Golf Club. Founded as a 9 hole course in 1905, opposite the entrance to Concra Wood, it closed in 1949. In 1985, it was reborn in the grounds of Hope Castle (visible across Lough Muckno), before moving to its current location in 2008, and expanding to 18 holes.


The idea for a new 18 hole course began in early 2000, thanks to the vision and planning of Castleblayney Golf Club. The golf club approached Coillte to buy 240 acres of dramatic, wooded landscape that tilts down into Lough Muckno. The views are spectacular, stretching across the Monaghan Drumlins to the Cooley and Mourne Mountains to the east, and the Slieve Gullion and Mullyash Mountains to the north. And all the while you are surrounded by the lake and its scattering of islands, including Black Island, Otter Island, Crane Island and White Island. It is a unique setting that golfers, fishermen and walkers will love.

The landscape holds a rich history. The ruins of an old folly Castle (known locally as McMahon’s Castle), built by Lord Blayney, lies beside the 8th tee box, while the Temple ruin is located between the 9th tee and 4th fairway. This was a picnic retreat for Lord Blayney. Elsewhere, the Belfast steps are inextricably linked with Castleblayney folklore and the fortunes and misfortunes of the Blayney family.

The shape and flow of the golf course are perfectly complemented by the drumlins that roll across the countryside. This easy rhythm adds to the beauty of the course and its challenges, and it will inspire every golfer who chooses to play here. Woods and trees stretch their way elegantly around the course and between holes to give Concra Wood a truly natural touch.


Up Close and Personal - Templepatrick

Eamonn Logue

Our two experienced PGA instructors are on hand to tailor a teaching program that will help you realise your golfing goals and unlock your potential. Whether you are a new golfer or have many years of experience our two instructors will set you on the path of improvement and increase your enjoyment on the golf course.


Everyone who loves the game wants to get better at it: every player, no matter what their handicap, has one or two areas they'd like to improve. At the Hilton Templepatrick Golf Academy you'll find in our golf instructions the sort of help and advice that will have you thinking, 'I wish that I’d taken lessons years ago, then, I'd have a lower handicap by now.' 

Digital Video Golf Lessons
Using the latest V1 golf tuition software and high speed cameras, the Golf Academy lessons can offer these incredible features:
All golf lessons recorded using a high speed digital camera. 
Image Uploaded to V1 Computer program for analysis and discussion.
Diagnose faults and keep track of improvements.
Your swing and notes can be burnt to CD for your own archive.

Our 2 PGA - qualified Professionals are qualified in the use of the V1 software. This system allows your technique to be looked at frame by frame so the Professional can assess where best to make improvements and changes.

Golf clinics are also available for the individual or the corporate golf guest. Our golf professionals offer expert instruction and advice on every aspect of your game, guiding you through techniques that you can build into it, now and in the rounds to come. And our golf lessons offer you choice. 

You can either have one-to-one tuition or learn the golfing 'truths and imperatives' in a group format in your own private area of the Academy.

Either way, we make sure the advice you receive benefits your game long after your day with us has ended.

Golf Academy Tariff;
30 minute Individual Lesson - £22.50 
60 minute Individual Lesson - £45.00
60 minute V1 digital video Lesson - £50.00
7 for 6 lesson Package - £135.00
9 holes playing lesson £90.00
18 holes playing lesson £180.00

Our PGA Professionals
Eamonn Logue
PGA Qualified Professional
Eamonn has been at the Hilton Templepatrick Hotel Golf & Country Club since it opened in 1999 and in that time he held the position of Head Professional. For the past four year’s, he has taken on the role as Golf Operations Manager, which has greatly reduced his playing schedule around Ireland. Eamonn has been a member of the PGA for twenty four years and, in that time, has gained a wealth of knowledge working with highly regarded golf instructors, such as Don Patterson and former European Tour winner David Jones.

Eamonn has recently been elected as the Captain of the PGA Irish Region and will take up the reigns in March 2010.

For further information contact Eamonn.logue@hilton.com or call 02894 435542.

Marcus Twitchett
PGA Teaching Professional
Marcus has been an active member of the PGA for 10 years. He has spent many years studying and researching the golf swing by attending numerous PGA seminars and working with some of the worlds best instructors. Marcus is currently the only PGA instructor in Ireland to hold the designation of G.S.E.B of the Golfing Machine. He has developed various teaching programmes which can help any level of golfer reach their goals. Originally from Australia, Marcus has been with the Hilton team for 5 years. 

Qualifications
AA PGA member of Australia
AA PGA member of Great Britain and Ireland
G.S.E.B (Bachelor of Golf Stroke Engineering - Authorised Golf Machine Instructor)
Level 5 Diploma in Golf Coaching
Authorised Ping club-fitter.

Do you need a gift for someone special and you can't decide what to get? We recommend a Hilton Templepatrick gift voucher. They are available in any amount and can be purchased for golf merchandise, tuition or green fees. Visit us, or you can order a gift certificate by phone and we can mail it to you. Call us on 02894 435542.



Green Fees - Deer Park


The first-rate facilities make Deer Park an ideal base for an Irish golfing holiday. For our great value golf breaksfrom €159.00 per person see our special offers

Weekday Prices
Pitch & Putt - before 1 p.m. €3.50
Pitch & Putt - after 1p.m. €4.50

Short Course - before 1 p.m. € 5.00
Short Course - after 1 p.m. €6.00

9 Holes Grace O' Malley €10.00
9 Holes St. Fintan's €10.50

18 Holes Grace O' Malley €17.50
18 Holes Deer Park  €18.00

Pitch & Putt €6.30
Short Course €9.50

9 Holes Grace O' Malley €14.50
9 Holes St. Fintan's €15.00

18 Holes Grace O'Malley €25.00
18 Holes Deer Park €26.00

Club Hire – Full Set €16.50
Club Hire – Half Set €7.50

Trolley Hire €€2.00 plus + €2.00 deposit
Golf Buggy subject to availability - 18 holes €27.00
Golf Buggy subject to availability - 9 holes €15.00