Environment
The golf course impinges on part of the tree rich demesne in particular Holes No. 1 and No. 2. The
pathway from the clubhouse to the 1st Tee is a tree-lined avenue between giant pine trees, which
give an atmosphere of calm, and relaxation. Other parts of the course are on agricultural farmland with panoramic views of the Dublin Mountains. Holes No’s 3, 4, 5 and 6 have as a backdrop the mature woodland of the Liffey Valley which gives the course an extra dimension as being part of a mature woodland landscape.
Greens
Castleknock Golf Course is constructed to the highest specifications. Greens are constructed to full USGA recommendations. Greens average 700 sq.m. in playing area and are subtly contoured with
maximum pin positions. Grasses used on the greens are the modern creeping bentgrass mix of G6 and A4, which allows for cutting heights down to 2.5mm. All greens are fully irrigated with each sprinkler head capable of being individually controlled, which allows exact watering in all weather conditions. Green approaches are similarly irrigated. A Chipping Green of 800 sq.m. and a Practice Putting Green of 1,000 sq.m. has also been constructed. A large Nursery Green is available in case of any mishap.
Tees
Tees are large complexes with the Par 3 tees measuring up to 550 sq.m. while Par 4 and Par 5 tees are up to 500 sq.m. Tees constructed as the greens to USGA recommendations and are individually irrigated.
Fairways
All fairways have been professionally shaped to give the best possible lie to the golf ball. All fairways have been intensively drained and provided with a 50mm deep sand carpet. A double line irrigation system has been installed to enable the chosen grass types to mature rapidly and to counteract the adverse effects of a prolonged drought.
Buggy Paths
Buggy paths are being provided to ensure enhanced playability and to provide safe passage
for mechanised buggies that will be available for hire at the clubhouse.
Lakes
Over 4 hectares (10 acres) of lakes have been created. These lakes are fully lined using the most
modern technology and a circulation system has been put in place to ensure clean water and to
operate the many cascades and a stream, which have been provided for in the design. The purpose
of the lakes are many fold, primarily to enhance the playability of the course, to provide sufficient water
for the irrigation system and to enhance bio diversity. The lakes are linked into a series of marshes
which collect all the run off and drainage water from the fairways and greens. These marshes
provide a unique moist habitat for water insects, plants and other forms of wildlife.