Course Information

Here is some more detailed information about Townley Hall Golf Course. Use the Quick Links opposite to jump to a particular section.

Green Fees

Here are the green fees for 2011

	9 Holes	18 Holes
Weekdays	€10	€15
Sat, Sun & Bank Holidays	€12	€18
Member's Guest	€8	€8

Membership Fees

Details of membership fees for 2009

Member Type	Annual Fee
Ordinary Member	€500
Over 60	€450
Family*	€700
Junior Member	€100
Student	€200

* Family rate includes 2 adults and children under 18

Course Guide

Here is a sample from the club's course card showing the yardage, par and index for each hole, as well as the alternative values for playing 18 holes.

Mkrs Score	Hole	Mens Yds	Par	Index	A	B	C	D	S/Ford +/-	Ladies Yds	Par	Index
	1	301	4	13						282	4	17
	2	348	4	5						234	4	7
	3	350	4	11						280	4	5
	4	170	3	7						239	4	11
	5	390	4	1						390	5	3
	6	152	3	15						138	3	13
	7	420	5	17						315	4	9
	8	390	4	3						377	4	1
	9	344	4	9						275	4	15
	Out	2865	35							2530	36	Out
PLEASE AVOID SLOW PLAY AT ALL TIMES (Rule 6-7)
	10	301	4	14						282	4	18
	11	348	4	6						234	4	8
	12	350	4	12						280	4	6
	13	305	4	8						239	4	12
	14	390	4	2						390	5	4
	15	152	3	16						138	3	14
	16	420	5	18						315	4	10
	17	390	4	4						377	4	2
	18	344	4	10						275	4	16
	In	3000	36							2530	36	In
TOTAL		5865	71							5060	72

Course Layout

For a quick look at the layout of Townley Hall golf course, here's a basic map. Click on the picture to see a larger version

Driving Range

Townley Hall is equipped with a 12-bay driving range. A basket of practice balls can be rented for €4. The range is open from 9:30am to 9:30pm daily.

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Club House

Driving Range

Golf Course

TOWNLEY HALL GOLF CLUB - LOCAL RULES ( printer version )

Out of Bounds (rule 27-1) White Stakes
1. Beyond any fence or wall surrounding the course.
2. Internal out of bounds:
  1. 7^th & 16^th to the right side of hedge and in the gully between the 7^th & 8^th fairways.
  2. Right and left of the 8^th & 17^th fairways.
  3. Right of 9^th & 18^th fairways.
  4. Within the boundary walls of the old farmyard at back of 1^st & 8^th greens.
Water Hazards (rule 26)
- Drain traversing the 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 7^th & 8^th fairways and to the right of the 9^th green, identified by yellow stakes.
Immovable Obstructions (rule 24-2)
1. Water troughs, shelters, bell.
2. Artificially surfaced paths.
3. Timber railings on bridges over water hazards.
4. Flower beds and shrubberies
One club length, nearest point of relief NOT nearer the hole - NO penalty.
Movable Obstructions (rule 24-1)
- Direction markers, rakes and stones in bunkers and tee-markers.
Ground Under Repair (rule 25)
- All Ground Under Repair is marked by white or yellow lines and identified with a sign. Relief must be taken, wheel and tractor ruts are GUR - One club length, NO penalty.
Integral Parts of the Course
- All walls, gate piers, mature trees, boundary fencing, tee boxes and bridges over water hazards - No relief.
Staked Trees
- If newly planted staked trees interfere with the player's stance, the area of his intended swing or line of sight, the player is entitled to a free drop, 2 club lengths NOT nearer the hole.
Other
1. A ball resting on a putting green of another hole must be dropped 1 club length from the nearest point of relief NOT nearer the hole - NO penalty.
2. It is forbidden to cross over boundary fences to retrieve a ball.

Penalty for breach of local rules not covered by the rules of golf: 1 month's suspension of player's handicap.

Etiquette:
1. Players must alternate on 1^st tee with those playing their 10^th.
2. Repair pitch marks on green, replace divots and rake bunkers.
3. Play must proceed with undue delay, slower matches must let faster matches through.
4. Players must not use greens for practice pitching.
5. When on the 4^th or 13^th green, players must give priority to the 5^th and 14^th tee and also call on 13^th tee to hit their drives, then finish out the hole.