ADVENTURES IN GOLF - Key Persons
Following the purchase of Adare Manor in 2015 by Irish Businessman J.P. McManus, Tom Fazio was hired to completely reconstruct the resort's golf course. Now, Adare Manor's golf course is nothing short of breathtaking, unlike any other course in Ireland. The conditions rival the likes of Augusta National and the Neo-Gothic manor provides a stunning backdrop. Adare Manor is also scheduled to host the Ryder Cup in 2027.
American architect Joe Lee designed this world-class golf course in the 1980s. Set alongside the Atlantic Ocean with umbrella pine lined fairways and views out across the marshland bird sanctuary of the Ria Formosa.
Consistantly ranked as one of Europe's top courses, Les Bordes is set amungst the histroy and beauty of the Loire Valley, south of Paris. This challenging layout will test even the best of golfers, with the course record being only a 1-under 71, held by Jean Van de Velde. Gil Hanse has been hired to construct a new 18-hole course, with work starting this year.
Donald Steel designed the original course in 1991, and Vial sol is now home to 27 holes. The two nines that make up the main course are called Prime and Challenge. This well manicured course with often-quick greens is sure to please golfers of all skill levels. The umbrella pine, fig and cork trees that line every fairway will make tee shots and approaches seem even narrower.
Ranked 90th best golf course in the world. Designed by Herbert Fowler in 1904. Although it is inland, Walton Heath plays and feel liked a seaside links, with heather lining the fairways and causing some lengthy carries to the fairway, and the greens are undulating, true, and fast. Host of the 1981 Ryder Cup.