The Faldo Championship Course
"A Great Place to Play. A Great Place to Stay." Rory McIlroy Lough Erne Resort is proud to have Rory McIlroy as its Touring Professional
Lough Erne Resort is home 2 Championship Golf Courses, including The Faldo Course; designed by Six time Major winner Nick Faldo, The Faldo Championship Course is his first golf course design in Ireland.
Nick Faldo said of The Faldo Championship Course, "I've played Golf on every Continent, and I can honestly say I am overwhelmed by the location and beauty of Lough Erne Resort."
The Faldo Championship Course (7, 167 yards Par 72) is an exciting challenge for golfers of all abilities, featuring 18 spectacular golf holes. Situated between Castle Hume Lough and Lower Lough Erne, 14 of the holes have Water in play, highlighted by the iconic 10th Hole, ‘Emerald Isle’ where the green is surrounded on three sides by water.
The routing of The Faldo Championship Course takes full advantage of the natural topography and provides golfers with superb all year round playing conditions.
Golfers can take some time out at The Halfway House situated behind the ninth Green, with stunning views over Lower Lough Erne. Other dining options available at The Resort include The Loughside Bar & Grill, The Blaney Bar and The Catalina Restaurant.
The Faldo Championship Course hosted The Lough Erne Challenge, The Duel on The Lough a stroke play between Rory McIlroy and Padraig Harrington, which saw Rory McIlroy set The Faldo Course record of 68. The Faldo Championship Course is set to host The Faldo Series Grand Final in 2010, 2011 and 2012 and The Faldo Series Ireland Championship during the same years, Rory McIlroy, Lough Erne Resort’s Touring Professional is a former member of Team Faldo and won both the Under-15 and Under-17 Faldo Series titles in 2004 and 2006 respectively.
Book your Tee Time online for The Faldo Championship Course – Your Five Star Golf Experience awaits….
- Meet and Greet Golf Concierge
- Golf Bag handling, clean and storage
- Shoe Clean, stud check/replacement, laces check/replacement, storage.
- Personalised check-in experience - Pre printed personalised Scorecard and Gift Bag .
- Name Card and Golf Clubs pre-placed on Golf Cart.
- Water, Pin Locations, Scorecard, Towel and complimentary Tees and Pencil on Cart.
- Full Starter service, shuttle where required- eg The Golf Shop to range to First Tee, ‘Imleach’
- Professional Range set-up, balls in pyramid, club wash station, segregated and personalised bay allocation.
- On Course Golf attendants to assist with pace of play, Food & Beverage requirements and directions
- Golf Concierge to greet after 18th hole ‘Cygnets Rest’,take possession of Golf clubs, cart, shoes and wet weather clothing for drying, cleaning and storage where required and assist with Food & Beverage and Hotel requirements.
Golf Buggies, Powered and Pull Trollies available to hire at The Golf Shop, as well a range of Lough Erne signature merchandise.
For those looking to perfect their swing visit The Faldo Academy for a Golf Lesson with Lynn McCool, Head Professional.
Book your Tee Time online Today or Contact The Golf Shop for your Society or Golf Break booking
“A great place to play,
a great place to stay”
— Watch a short introduction to Lough Erne Resort presented by Rory McIlroy, Lough Erne's Touring Professional
