Royal County Down (Feb 2012)

[kevinmarkham]

Played Royal County Down yesterday with my 80 year old dad. Perfect conditions, gorse in flower - the place looked amazing

45 photos on: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinmarkham/sets/72157629442136745/

And if you want to see why my dad thoroughly kicked my butt, you'll find a video of his swing on my blog: http://golfcoursesireland.blogspot.com/2012_02_01_archive.html#805333429276541286

 

[brendy]

Looking well in February Kevin, the sort of course everyone should play once.

 

[Snelly]

Lucky you!

RCD is the best and toughest course I have ever played. I love it - my favourite course by a long way. Played there 3 times and most recently last October when I shot 76 in a force 6 wind! Felt like a 65!

Nice to see the pictures - thanks.


Snelly.

 

[richart]

Ok you have convinced me I need to play the course. How did you get on for £50 ? Anyone fancy a little away day or two ?

 

[USER1999]

Ok you have convinced me I need to play the course. How did you get on for £50 ? Anyone fancy a little away day or two ?

It has always cost me £160, so I don't get the £50 bit.

Someone on here is a member though. Members guest rate is about £20, if I remember right.

 

[richart]

Just checked the site Murph and if you play in February it is £50, March is £75 and April £100. Quite like the look of a game or two late March next year.

 

[USER1999]

Just checked the site Murph and if you play in February it is £50, March is £75 and April £100. Quite like the look of a game or two late March next year.

I'm always there in September. Expensive time of the year.

 

[Qwerty]

Just looked through all 45 pics, I cannot believe the condition of it in February, it looks absolutely stunning.
It looks like the best course I've never played.

 

[Jaymosafehands]

Just looked through all 45 pics, I cannot believe the condition of it in February, it looks absolutely stunning.
It looks like the best course I've never played.

x2

I NEED to play here. thanks for enticing me even more

 

[Captainron]

I loved it! I am worried about how many pictures show two balls in the middle of the fairways though.

 

[kevinmarkham]

I loved it! I am worried about how many pictures show two balls in the middle of the fairways though.

That would be my dad's drive and my second shot from the rough/bunker. I've played golf with my dad for almost 40 years and I've never seen him drive the ball so well.

 

[Ethan]

RCD is a wonderful course with some of the best holes you will ever play. It is a must-play for any serious golfer. If you have ever played a better golf course, you are very lucky indeed.

It can be a beast, though, and demands a lot from your game. Better to arrive with modest expectations and be pleasantly surprised than the converse.

 

[CMAC]

Beautiful, and your dads swing is great, 80 years old when I'm his age I hope I can play around with my son as well. special moment Kevin, savour it and thanks for sharing

 

[garyinderry]

looks great !