Public

Faldo Course

Lough Erne Resort

Enniskillen, Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
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18 holesPar 727,167 yds73.6/136

About this course

The Faldo Course at Lough Erne Resort occupies a peninsula site on the shores of Lower Lough Erne in County Fermanagh, where the layout takes advantage of the water's presence on multiple sides. Designed by Sir Nick Faldo and opened in 2009, the course represents the six-time major champion's design philosophy of strategic options and risk-reward scenarios. The property's natural topography includes gentle elevation changes and mature woodland, with the routing incorporating views across the lough and toward the surrounding Fermanagh countryside. The design features water hazards on several holes, reflecting the lakeside setting, and employs bunkering that rewards precise placement over distance. Faldo's approach here emphasizes course management and shot-making variety rather than overwhelming length, with multiple tee positions allowing different skill levels to engage with the strategic elements. The peninsula location means wind direction and strength often influence play, adding variability to club selection and approach angles. Lough Erne Resort operates as a destination property with the golf course integrated into a broader hospitality offering that includes accommodation and dining facilities. The course serves both resort guests and visiting golfers exploring Northern Ireland's golf offerings, situated in a region known for its lakeland scenery and proximity to other courses in the northwest. The Fermanagh setting provides a distinct contrast to the links courses found along Northern Ireland's coastline, offering parkland golf in a landscape shaped by glacial waterways.

Quick facts

Location
Enniskillen, Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
Access
Public
Holes
18
Par
72
Length
7,167 yards
Difficulty
73.6/136

Getting there

The journey to Lough Erne Resort most naturally begins at Belfast International Airport (BFS), roughly ninety minutes northwest through the rolling drumlin country of County Fermanagh. For those arriving by private aircraft, St Angelo Airport near Enniskillen offers a discreet alternative just minutes from the estate. The drive west gradually sheds the urban sprawl of Belfast for a landscape of hedgerows, stone walls, and glittering loughs, before the final approach reveals the resort's castle-inspired silhouette rising above the island-studded waters of Upper Lough Erne - a serene arrival befitting one of Ireland's most tranquil retreats.

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Common questions about Faldo at Lough Erne Resort

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Faldo was designed by Sir Nick Faldo.

Yes. Faldo at Lough Erne Resort is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Faldo is 72.

Faldo plays 7,167 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Faldo is 136.

Faldo is a 18-hole course.

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