Designed by Christy O’Connor Junior, Esker Hills winds its way through the remarkable Esker landscape and provides golfers of all abilities with a stern but infinitely enjoyable test of golf. Those embarking on a golf tour of Ireland would do well to include Esker Hills on the itinerary. Situated smack bang in the middle of Ireland, Esker Hills would make an ideal stop off on the journey from links gems such as Doonbeg and Ballybunion in the South West to the Parkland beauties in and around Dublin.
Despite a modest yardage of just 6,619 yards from the tips, Esker Hills is a challenging golf course that is sure to test every facet of your game. Although the course is about as far from the coast as it is possible to be in Ireland, Esker Hills has a distinct links feel to it thanks to the naturally sandy terrain on which the course is built. This also gives it the advantage of superb natural drainage meaning the course is in excellent condition all year round.
In order to score well around this course, golfers will have to successfully negotiate dramatic undulations. Sharply rising hills and plunging valleys make shot selection tricky while natural lakes and ancient woodland demand accuracy from both the tee and the fairways. Those in the know rate Esker Hills among the top golf courses in Ireland and many golfers feel it is far superior to the more famous names found on the Emerald Isle. Any golfer passing through Tullamore simply must pay Esker Hills a visit.
