County Louth Golf Club

County Louth Golf Club
Club information
Coordinates 53°44′31.42″N 6°15′15.12″W / 53.7420611°N 6.2542000°W / 53.7420611; -6.2542000Coordinates: 53°44′31.42″N 6°15′15.12″W / 53.7420611°N 6.2542000°W / 53.7420611; -6.2542000
Location Baltray, County Louth, Ireland
Established 1938
Tournaments hosted Irish Open 2004 and 2009
Website http://www.countylouthgolfclub.com
Designed by Tom Simpson
Par 72
Length 7,031 yards (6,429 m)

County Louth Golf Club is a links golf course located in the village of Baltray, County Louth in Ireland. It is situated approximately 4 miles from the town of Drogheda.

The Irish Open professional golf tournament which is part of the PGA European Tour has been held there on two occasions, in 2004 and 2009.[1]

The current course was designed in 1938 by Tom Simpson and is laid out over 190 acres (77 ha) of land. The 18-hole course par score is 72 with a course length of 7031 yards.[2]

References

  1. "Amateur Shane Lowry wins Irish Open for free". Guardian. 17 May 2009. Retrieved 1 November 2011.
  2. "County Louth Golf Course - The Course". Official Site. Retrieved 1 November 2011.
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