Kilkenny Golf Club

President: david deLoughry
Head pro:
Manager:
Holes: 18 holes
Par: 71 - 73
Distance (men/women): 5933m - 5138m
Courcerating (men/women):
Slope (men/women):
Green Fee: 35 euro - 40 euro
Cart Fee: yes
Architect:

Is there a hotel: No
Is there a restaurant:

Extra info
Kilkenny Golf Club was founded on the 2nd of April, 1886, at Daly's Hill, which is situated to the north west of the city. In 1902 the club moved to Richview, Castlecomer Road. Then in 1905 the course was changed to Garranacreen, Hebron Road, adjacent to the present Nowlan Park (G.A.A. ground). Garranacreen was a 9 hole Winter links and was flat terrain but interesting and very well bunkered. The game was played over stone walls and hedges and Miss Maher's residence was used as the club house.

In 1908 Kilcreene was opened by the Marchioness of Ormond before a distinguished gathering. Kilcreene was a much bigger venture as the course had to be maintained Winter and Summer. It was splendidly bunkered and was laid out by Cecil Barcroft, who was a well known player of his period. Kilcreene was kept rather exclusive and applicants were unable to obtain membership. Times were now difficult but owing to the generous assistance of the then Guarantors, James Harte, Richard Duggan and Richar