Construction has started at Down Royal Park Golf Course on a new 18 bay driving range to compliment golf operations at our 9 hole and 18 hole golf courses. There is some disruption at present but all facilities are still operational and the range is still open. It is hoped to have the new range available to patrons from early January 2026. More details and photos will be available as we progress. … [Read more...] about New 18 bay, state of the art driving range at Down Royal Park Golf Course
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Golf Internship at Down Royal Park Golf Course
Due to continued growth and the construction of a state of the art 18 bay driving range, Down Royal Golf wish to appoint an individual who would want to have a career in golf. Ideally the person should have a love of golf and have a desire to work in golf operations, golf course maintenance, golf instruction and all aspects of employment relating to the golf industry. This is a unique position within Northern Ireland. Applications are invited from anyone who may be a school or college leaver to an individual wishing to make a career change. The potential is there to attain full professional golf coaching certification. The position is full-time permanent employment with an anticipated start date early in 2026. In the first instance, interested parties should forward a recent CV by e mail to the General Manager, Down Royal Park Golf Course at gregb@mpg.ie Closing date for application is Thursday 13th November 2025. … [Read more...] about Golf Internship at Down Royal Park Golf Course
18 Hole Classic Course Overview
The 18 hole Classic Course at Down Royal Park Golf Course provides challenges to even the most avid of golfer's with its strategically placed hazards, water features and undulating fairways. … [Read more...] about 18 Hole Classic Course Overview
Hole #1 – The Post -330 yard – Par 4
Difficult opening hole fraught with danger. Out of bounds down the right-hand side with prevailing winds generally coming off the left. Additionally, there’s a water hazard and shuck to carry off the tee.Driver is the most popular club for golfers but it brings the out of bounds into play. Ideally hitting 3 or 5 wood down the left side of the fairway will leave an approach inside 150 yards. The green is protected by a large bunker on the left-hand side approaches hitting the green generally kick right. Hitting a good tee shot will give you a good birdie opportunity. … [Read more...] about Hole #1 – The Post -330 yard – Par 4
Hole #2 – Canal Turn- 513 yard – Par 5
The longest hole on the golf course, a risk-reward dogleg with out of bounds down the right-hand side the entire length of the hole. There are two shucks and a water hazard to contend with off the tee with a lateral water hazard down the left-hand side.Golfers have the choice of hitting a long iron off the tee to the corner which leaves a long second shot even to lay up or alternatively hit driver over the corner. The ideal line would be to hit it at the water tower in the distance which drastically improves the second shot bringing the green into range for big hitters. The approach to the green can be difficult as the ball tends to kick left, so it is important to aim at the right edge of the green and let the ball feed down. … [Read more...] about Hole #2 – Canal Turn- 513 yard – Par 5