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Foyle
international Golf Centre, situated on the outskirts of Derry
City, enjoys a unique position in its accessibility to the city
of Derry airport together with good trunk roads linking it with
Co Donegal and Belfast. This comprehensive development takes the
pay and play concept to new Levels of excellence.
The
course and its facilities have been designed to provide every
standard of golfer an opportunity to learn, practice and enjoy
the sport of golf. With panoramic views and gentle ambiance, Foyle
International qualifies as a must to any visitor to Northern Ireland.
The parkland course takes full advantage of its natural setting
and has been carefully designed by specialists in golf course
construction. Visitors will be delighted with the 18-hole championship
standard par 72 course, which measures 6678 yards of the white
tees. There are numerous holes worthy of mention but none so than
the 15th "The Elms". A par at "Foyles" most
difficult hole is indeed a score to be cherished.
With
two lakes and water coming into play on three of the holes and
numerous strategically placed bunkers, the course offers an interesting
challenge to golfers of all handicaps. Greens and tees have been
laid to USGA specifications, which enables all year round playing
conditions. Golf Club, Buggy and trolley hire are all available.
The course is open from early morning to dusk and a fully computerized
booking system is in operation.
Further
facilities include a 9 hole par 3 course, built to the same standard
as an 18 hole course, a 19 bay indoor floodlit Driving Range,
a resident PGA Golf Professional, a comprehensive shop, Locker
shower Rooms, Bar and award winning restaurant. Foyle together
with local hotels provide specially priced golf packages for those
Holidaymakers looking to spend part or all of their holiday on
the course.
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