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Lough Erne
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Lough Erne Resort is home to 2 Championship Golf Courses including The Faldo Course - a Golf World & Golf Monthly Top 100 Course designed by six time Major winner Nick Faldo, The Faldo Championship Course is his first golf course design in Ireland. Lough Erne also has Rory McIlroy as their touring professional.
Nick Faldo said of The Faldo Championship Course, "I've played Golf on every Continent, and I can honestly say I am overwhelmed by the location and beauty of Lough Erne Resort."
The Faldo Championship Course is an exciting challenge for golfers of all abilities, featuring 18 spectacular golf holes. Situated between Castle Hume Lough and Lower Lough Erne, 14 of the holes have Water in play, highlighted by the iconic 10th Hole, ‘Emerald Isle’ where the green is surrounded on three sides by water.
The routing of The Faldo Championship Course takes full advantage of the natural topography and provides golfers with superb all year round playing conditions.
Golfers can take some time out at The Halfway House situated behind the ninth Green, with stunning views over Lower Lough Erne. Other dining options available at The Resort include The Loughside Bar & Grill, The Blaney Bar and The Catalina Restaurant.
The Faldo Championship Course hosted The Lough Erne Challenge, The Duel on The Lough a stroke play between Rory McIlroy and Padraig Harrington, which saw Rory McIlroy set The Faldo Course record of 68. The Faldo Championship Course is set to host The Faldo Series Grand Final in 2010, 2011 and 2012 and The Faldo Series Ireland Championship during the same years.
Your green fee at Lough Erne includes:
• 2 x 18 holes
• Par 72
• Length 7167 yards (Faldo course)
• Buggy hire
• Clubs hire
• Restaurant
• Bar
