
Carrick on Suir Course
Carrick-on-Suir Golf Club

About this course
Carrick-on-Suir Golf Club sits on elevated parkland overlooking the River Suir and the town of Carrick-on-Suir in County Tipperary, though the postal address places it in County Waterford. The course was designed by Eddie Hackett, the prolific Irish architect who shaped more than a hundred layouts across Ireland during the mid-to-late twentieth century. Hackett's work typically emphasized routing that followed natural contours and made economical use of available land, and Carrick-on-Suir reflects this approach with holes that move across rolling terrain and offer views of the surrounding countryside and the Comeragh Mountains in the distance. The layout is a parkland design with mature trees lining several fairways and a mix of elevation changes that require thoughtful club selection. The River Suir influences the setting but does not directly come into play on most holes. Hackett's design philosophy favored accessibility and playability for club members while still presenting strategic interest, and Carrick-on-Suir serves primarily as a members' club for the local community. The club has a traditional Irish golf club atmosphere, with a modest clubhouse and a focus on regular member play and local competitions. It remains a regional course rather than a destination layout, offering a straightforward test of golf in a scenic part of the southeast.
Quick facts
- Location
- Carrick-on-Suir, Waterford, IE
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1939
- Designer
- Eddie Hackett
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 5,982 yards
- Difficulty
- 71.7/127
Getting there
The journey to Carrick-on-Suir Golf Club begins at Cork Airport (ORK), roughly an hour's drive northeast through the rolling farmland and river valleys of County Waterford, or alternatively via Dublin Airport (DUB) for a longer but equally scenic route through the Irish midlands. The final approach winds along quiet country roads that descend gently toward the Suir River valley, where the club sits in dignified repose overlooking the water and the medieval stone towers of Carrick-on-Suir town itself. This is unhurried travel through the authentic Irish countryside - narrow lanes bordered by stone walls and hedgerow, the landscape growing greener and more intimate as you draw near - a fitting prelude to a club steeped in the quiet traditions of Irish golf.

FAQ
Common questions about Carrick on Suir at Carrick-on-Suir Golf Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Carrick on Suir was designed by Eddie Hackett.
Yes. Carrick on Suir at Carrick-on-Suir Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Carrick on Suir is 72.
Carrick on Suir plays 5,982 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Carrick on Suir is 127.
Carrick on Suir is a 18-hole course.



