Co Tipperary

Club-by-club survey of golf in Ireland

Thurles Golf Club
Thurles Golf Club

Ballykisteen

Holes: 18

Parkland

Annual membership fee: Full - €630. Couple - €1,160. Family - €1,350. Entrance fee: No

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Membership availability: Open

Visitor green fees rate: €20 midweek, €30 weekend

Any deals on membership/visiting green fees for 2014? There is an incentive scheme to introduce new members. All members also get five complimentary green fee vouchers. Societies with a group greater than 30 players receive a free golf cart bag.

Mission statement: To maintain the course to the highest standard.

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Cahir Park

Holes: 18

Parkland

Annual membership fee: €655

Entrance fee: No

Membership availability: Open

Visitor green fee rate: €15 midweek, €20 weekends

Any deals on membership/visiting green fees 2014? There is a first-year membership offer of €400 to newcomers to the club.

Co Tipperary GC

Holes: 18

Parkland

Annual membership fee: Full/5 Day/Other Gold membership From €740, Silver membership from €249

Entrance fee: None

Membership availability: Unlimited

Visitor Green fees rate: Monday €20 Open Day, Tuesday €28, Wednesday €20 Open Day, Thursday €28, Friday €32, Saturday €35, Sunday €32.

Any deals on membership/visiting green fees for 2014? New member and existing member deal. Bring a new member to join the golf club for €650 & receive your own membership for €650

What is the greatest challenge facing clubs in 2014? To retain and attract members and visitors

Mission statement for the season ahead: To work on our All Ireland Hidden Gem Award and go further

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Roscrea

Holes: 18

Parkland

Annual membership fee:Full: €600.00 (incl. GUI fee); Distance (in excess of 50km from Club):€295.00

New Member: €400.00

Entrance fee: No

Membership availability: Yes

Visitor Green fees rate: €15.00 mid week & €20.00 at weekends

Any deals on membership/visiting green fees for 2014? : There is a new membership for €400. Contact Club (0505 21130)/Email info@Roscreagolfclub.ie

What is the greatest challenge facing clubs in 2014? :Holding on to existing membership numbers.

Mission statement for the season ahead : 'To ensure that members and guests receive a warm welcome to Roscrea Golf Club, and enjoy our excellent course and catering facilities.

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Templemore

Co Tipperary

Holes: 9

Parkland

Annual membership fee: Full: Gent - €350 Lady - €300; Couple - €500; Country(5 day) - €200; Distance Member(50k+) - €120; Beginner (Gent) - €200 (Lady) - €150

Entrance fee: Currently Suspended

Membership availability: Yes

Visitor Green fees rate: Weekdays - €10 Weekend - €15

Any deals on membership/visiting green fees for 2014? The club has introduced a new beginners category (€200 for men, €150 for women) to encourage new members. Special Deals for Societies etc - Contact 086-8408496

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Thurles

Holes: 18

Parkland

Annual membership fee: Full (€675); Senior (over 70) (€475); Special Senior (over 75) (€350); Student/Juvenile (€100); Distance (over 70km) (€400).

Entrance fee: No

Membership availability: Yes

Visitor Green fees rate: €25 (with member €15); fourball €80.

Any deals on membership/visiting green fees for 2014? The club has beginner membership for €300. Society/Group Rates - less than 25 players: €25 per person; 25 players or more: €20 per person. All visitors and societies only €15 per person on Fridays during the summer period.

What is the greatest challenge facing clubs in 2014? To maintain and if at all possible increase the number of members during the coming year.

Mission statement for the season ahead: We are committed to providing our members and visitors with standards of excellence that exceed their expectations. We take seriously our responsibility to plan the future development and continuous improvement of all aspects of the club. We encourage open communication and welcome all forms of feedback. We are committed to the development of juvenile golfers, who are the future of our club. We treasure our reputation as one of the oldest established Clubs in the country and endeavour to honour the traditions of previous generations.