Golf County Louth Golf Club, Ireland

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County Louth Golf Club is a links golf course located in the village of Baltray, County Louth in Ireland. The current course was designed in 1938 by Tom Simpson and is laid out over 190 acres of land. The 18 hole course par score is 73 with a course length of 6936 yards. "Golf World" magazine said "County Louth is one of the best kept secrets of Irish golf. Sometimes also referred to as Baltray this has to be one of the most enjoyable Links in Ireland and undoubtedly represents superb value. There is not a weak hole on the course and some of the holes merit greatness". The 14th hole is regarded as the signature hole a short par four measuring only 332 yards you can drive all the way to the green and end up taking six or more, wondering what did you actually do that was wrong. The four par threes are superb. Averaging 160 yards it is seldom one will have a good score that does not include a par at each of these. The course is located about 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.

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