Adare Manor Course
Adare Manor Golf Club


About this course
Adare Manor's championship course, routed through the sylvan heart of County Limerick, is a study in opulent reinvention. The original layout, crafted in the late 20th century, was transformed into a modern marvel, with a renovation completed in 2017, by renowned architect Tom Fazio. This is not a course that yields easily; its generous fairways belie the strategic bunkering and subtly contoured greens that demand thoughtful approach play. The River Maigue meanders throughout, adding both scenic beauty and strategic challenge, particularly on the closing holes. The golf course, while relatively new, has established itself on the global stage, hosting the 2027 Ryder Cup. This selection underscores the club's commitment to championship-caliber golf and its ability to showcase the game at its highest level. The course's immaculate conditioning and dramatic presentation make it a favorite among professionals and discerning amateurs alike. Beyond the course, Adare Manor cultivates an atmosphere of refined Irish hospitality. Members and guests can often be found post-round enjoying traditional Irish fare in the clubhouse, sharing stories of heroic shots and near misses amid the backdrop of the estate's storied history. The club is known for its familial ties with members often hosting generational rounds celebrating their time together.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in Ireland
Best in Limerick
Quick facts
- Location
- Adare, Limerick, IE
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1990
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Ben Sayers, Eddie Hackett
- Par
- 69
- Length
- 5,807 yards
- Difficulty
- 68.9/124
- Course Vaults score
- 8.9
Getting there
Adare Manor Golf Club is most readily reached via Shannon Airport (SNN), situated roughly 30 kilometres south and a scenic 40-minute drive through the rolling pasturelands of County Limerick. For those arriving by private jet, Shannon also accommodates business aviation, though the approach by road from Dublin Airport (DUB) - a two-hour journey northeast through the Irish midlands - offers its own unhurried charm for those with time to savour the transition from motorway to country lane. The final miles wind through the village of Adare itself, past thatched cottages and the River Maigue, before the Gothic Revival towers and manicured grounds of the Manor estate emerge - a 840-acre sanctuary that feels less like a destination reached and more like a world quietly entered.

FAQ
Common questions about Adare Manor
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Adare Manor has a Course Vaults score of 8.9 out of 10 based on 52 logged golfers.
Adare Manor was designed by Ben Sayers and Eddie Hackett.
Yes. Adare Manor is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Adare Manor is 69.
Adare Manor plays 5,807 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Adare Manor is 124.




