The Heritage Golf Resort golf club Laois

The Heritage Golf Resort Golf Course
At 7,319 yards off the Championship tees this par 72 Course is an inspiring challenge for any golfer. Striding to the first tee it stretches around you, undulating fairways and lush grass as far as the eye can see, enchanting lakes and an ocean of bunkers.
The greens. speak of the greens and you'll find words of praise rolling off you tongue as smoothly as the ball across the perfect surface. Acknowledged as one of the greatest players of all time Seve's name is for the first time associated with a Golf Course in Ireland or the U.K.
Imaginatively designed in association with renowned Course designer Jeff Howes the Heritage is truly inspiring.
The Heritage Golf and Country Club is Ireland's newest and most exciting golf and leisure facility.
The Course is co designed by Seve Ballesteros and Jeff Howes Golf Design. Construction began in June 2001 and opened in October 2003. The 7,345 yard layout (off the back tees) is set in beautiful undulating countryside with a delightful mix of features from the challenging dog legs to the spectacular water features in an innovative mix that both surprises and thrills.
In addition to the Golf Course itself, The Heritage Golf & Country Club provides a wide variety of facilities including:
A spectacular three - story, 38,000sq ft. Clubhouse which overlooks the 9th and 18th Greens
Spa and wellness centre with a range of healing and therapy rooms, swimming pool, Jacuzzis, steam rooms and saunas
Floodlit walking track
Two bowling greens (grass and synthetic) - 20,000 sq ft Indoor Stadium opened in February 2004
Exclusive housing
Theme pub and restaurant
Commercial/ service outlets
On Course De Luxe Hotel offering quality accommodation, restaurants and conference facilities where you can mix business with pleasure.
The Heritage was been selected as the venue for the AIB Seniors Open in 2005.
Seve Ballesteros "Natural" Golf School
A major feature of the Heritage Golf & Country Club is the state of the art Seve Ballesteros "Natural" Golf School which opened in October 2003. Under the careful supervision of PGA Professionals Eddie Doyle and Eamon O' Flanagan, fully qualified staff will be on hand to teach/coach using the most up to date techniques and tutoring aids. Facilities at the Academy include a 12 bay floodlit driving range with target greens and distance markers, 3 outdoor tee areas, a putting and pitching green, short game area and a swing room with video analysis facilities.
The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort was voted the No. 63-ranked golf course in Ireland, by “Irish Golfer” in 2026 (Down-1);
The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort was voted the No. 62-ranked golf course in Ireland, by “Irish Golfer” in 2025 (Down-1);
The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort was voted the No. 61-ranked golf course in Ireland, by “Irish Golfer” in 2024 (Up-3);
The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort was voted the No. 58-ranked golf course in Ireland, by “Irish Golfer” in 2023;
The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort was voted the No. 56-ranked golf course in Ireland, by “Irish Golfer” in 2022;
The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort was voted the No. 51-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2020 (Up-2);
The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort was voted the No. 53-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2019 (Down-2);
The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort was voted the No. 51-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2018 (Same);
The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort was voted the No. 51-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2017 (Up-2);
The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort was voted the No. 53-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2016 (Down-11);
The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort was voted the No. 44-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2015 (Up-4);
The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort was voted the No. 48-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2014 (Same);
The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort was voted the No. 48-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2013 (Down-4);
The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort was voted the No. 44-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2012;
The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort was voted Best new Golf Course in England & Ireland in 2005.
The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort was voted the No. 17-ranked parkland golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2012;
The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort was voted the No. 7-Parkland/Inland Course in Ireland by "Backspin" Irelands leading Golf magazine in 2012, the panel comprised of a selection of 52 Professional and amateur golfers throughout Ireland.
The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort was voted the No. 6 Parkland/Inland Course in Ireland by "Backspin" Irelands leading Golf magazine in 2010, the panel comprised of a selection of 52 Professional and amateur golfers throughout Ireland.
The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort was voted the No. 19-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2009;
The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort was voted the No. 15-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2008;
The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort was voted the No. 5 Parkland/Inland Course in Ireland by "Backspin" Irelands leading Golf magazine in 2008, the panel comprised of a selection of 52 Professional and amateur golfers throughout Ireland.
Golf Deals » The Heritage Golf Resort
Stay & Play @ The Heritage Hotel & Spa €390.00
Offer valid from 02 Apr 2025 to 30 Nov 2026 Detail:
His & Hers| B&B, Dinner, Golf for Him & Spa for Her
Enjoy time together while getting the best of both worlds. Time to do what you love best and then come together to relax. This package offers you just that with one night, Dinner, bed and breakfast dining in either Blakes Restaurant or Seven Bar. A game of golf for one guest and a 60 minute SPA treatment plus 60 minute spa thermal suite experience for the other guest followed by chill out time in the relaxation room. From €390
| Green Fees Monday to Friday Low Season: | €60 |
| Green Fees G.I.M. Monday to Friday Low Season: | €45 |
| Green Fees Saturday to Sunday Low Season: | €70 |
| Green Fees G.I.M. Saturday to Sunday Low Season: | €50 |
| Green Fees Monday to Thursday High Season: | €80 |
| Green Fees G.I.M. Monday to Thursday High Season: | €60 |
| Green Fees Friday to Sunday High Season: | €100 |
| Green Fees G.I.M. Friday to Sunday High Season: | €75 |
| Green Fees Resident: |
€40 |
| Green Fees with a Member: | €30 |
| Green Fees for Opens: | €45 |
| Practice Area: | Yes |
| Club Hire: €25 |
Yes |
| Buggy Hire: €30 |
Yes |
| Soft Spikes: | Yes |
| Full Membership Available: | Yes |
| Full Membership Male: |
€1,200 |
| Full Beginners Membership: |
€850 |
| Full Membership Under 35's: |
€900 |
| Full Membership Under 25's: | €700 |
| Full Country Membership: |
€800 |
| Full Membership Student: |
€550 |
| Full Membership Junior: | €300 |
| Full Membership Juvenile: |
€200 |
| Course Type | Parkland |
| No Holes | 18 |
| Members | 443 |
| Designer | Seve Ballesteros & Jeff Howes |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Address | Killenard, |
| Telephone | +353 (0)57-86-42321 |
| info@heritageresort.ie | |
| Website | The Heritage Golf Resort golf club website |
| Golf Manager: | Dean Redmond |
| Captain: | Anthony Lynch |
| Lady Captain: | Anne Houlihan |
| Presidents': | Mark Burnett & Ger Kinsella |
| Junior Captain: | |
| Vice-Captain: | |
| Hon. Secretary: | Angelo O’ Connor & Ann O'Connor |
| Club Pro: | Eddie Doyle & Dean Redmond 057-8642321 ext 1 |
| Hon. Treasurer: | Gerry Ryan & Sinead Boland |
| Comp. Secretary: | Ciaran Hannigan & Kathleen Treacy |
Location Map
Lat:53.133461
Long:-7.156434
General Facts & Information
| Course opening hours: Daylight hours | Clubhouse opening hours: 8.00am to 8.00pm |
| Mobile phones: Not on course |
Dress Code: Neat and casual, no denim |
| Catering: Full Catering |
Days to Avoid: None |
| Green Fees and Societies Welcome: Other times | Pre-booking for open Tournaments:14 Days in advance |
The Heritage Golf Resort Golf Club Fixtures 2026 provisional*
| Open & Major Fixtures 2026 (to be Confirmed) | ||||
| Event | Start | Finish | Type | Duration |
| Captains' Drive-In | Sunday 1 March | Closed | 1 | |
| Captain's Prize | Saturday 18 July | Closed | 1 | |
| Lady Captain's Prize | Saturday 18 July | Closed | 1 | |
| Professionals Prize to the Ladies |
Thursday 11 July | Friday 12 July | Closed | 2 |
| Professionals Prize to the Ladies | Friday 12 July | Closed | 1 | |
| President's Prize | Sunday 2 August | Closed | 1 | |
| Lady President's Prize | Sunday 2 August | Closed | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Monday 2 February | Open | 1 | |
| Champagne Scramble | Tuesday 17 March | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Saturday 4 April |
Monday 20 April | Open | 3 |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Sunday 5 April |
Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Monday 6 April | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Saturday 25 April | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Monday 27 April |
Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford | Saturday 2 May | Sunday 3 May | Open | 2 |
| Singles Stableford | Sunday 3 May | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Monday 4 May | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Monday 11 May | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Monday 18 May | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Monday 25 May | Open | 1 | |
| Seve Senior Scratch Cup (18-Holes) | Monday 1 June | Open | 1 | |
| Junior Scratch Cup | Monday 1 June | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Monday 8 June | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Monday 15 June | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Monday 6 July | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Monday 13 July | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Monday 20 July | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Monday 27 July | Open | 1 | |
| Inter. Scratch Cup | Monday 3 August | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Scramble |
Monday 17 August | Tuesday 18 August |
Open | 2 |
| L. & G. Scramble | Tuesday 18 August | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Wednesday 19 August | Open | 1 | |
| Start of Open Week | Thursday 20 August | Friday 28 August | Open | 8 |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford |
Thursday 20 August | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford Blue Tees |
Friday 21 August | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. 4-Person Scramble |
Saturday 22 August | Sunday 23 August |
Open | 2 |
| L. & G. 4-Person Scramble | Sunday 23 August | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford |
Monday 24 August |
Tuesday 25 August |
Open | 2 |
| L. & G. 4-Person Team Event |
Tuesday 25 August | Open | 1 |
|
| L. & G. 4-Person Scramble | Wednesday 26 August | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. 4-Person Team Event | Friday 28 August | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Saturday 29 August | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Wednesday 2 September | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Wednesday 9 September | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Saturday 12 September | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Saturday 19 September |
Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Wednesday 23 September |
Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Wednesday 30 September | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Saturday 3 October | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Wednesday 7 October | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Saturday 10 October | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Wednesday 14 October | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Saturday 17 October | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Wednesday 21 October | Saturday 24 October | Open | 4 |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Thursday 22 October | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Friday 23 October | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Saturday 24 October | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Saturday 19 December | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. 4-Person Team Event |
Sunday 20 December | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Monday 21 December | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Scramble |
Sunday 27 December | Open | 1 |
Card of the Course
| Key | Data |
| White | Par 72 SSS 74 6,889 yd's |
| Red | Par 72 SSS 75 5,747 yd's |
| Green | Par 72 SSS 72 6,516 yd's |
| Blue | Par 72 SSS 76 7,319 yd's |
Card
| Hole No. | Blue | White | Green | Par | Index | Red | Par | Index |
| 1 | 407 | 386 | 365 | 4 | 18 | 329 | 4 | 18 |
| 2 | 572 | 543 | 512 | 5 | 8 |
458 | 5 | 6 |
| 3 | 431 | 410 | 384 | 4 | 12 | 321 |
4 | 12 |
| 4 | 214 | 191 | 184 | 3 | 10 |
170 | 3 | 10 |
| 5 | 460 | 430 | 407 | 4 |
2 |
365 | 4 | 4 |
| 6 | 455 | 434 | 409 | 4 | 6 |
367 | 4 | 2 |
| 7 | 189 | 179 | 168 | 3 | 14 | 148 | 3 | 16 |
| 8 | 533 | 498 | 475 | 5 | 16 | 428 | 5 | 14 |
| 9 | 421 | 394 | 375 | 4 | 4 |
334 | 4 | 8 |
| Out | 3,681 | 3,465 | 3,279 | 36 | 2,920 | 36 | ||
| 10 | 526 | 502 | 470 | 5 | 15 | 414 |
5 | 15 |
| 11 | 332 | 305 | 289 | 4 | 11 | 265 | 4 | 13 |
| 12 | 491 | 468 | 446 | 4 | 1 | 331 |
4 | 7 |
| 13 | 473 | 449 | 426 | 4 | 3 | 378 | 4 | 1 |
| 14 | 572 | 532 | 499 | 5 | 7 |
442 | 5 | 5 |
| 15 | 175 | 164 | 153 | 3 | 17 | 137 | 3 | 17 |
| 16 | 397 | 379 | 358 | 4 | 13 | 326 | 4 | 11 |
| 17 | 225 | 202 | 195 | 3 | 9 |
174 | 3 | 9 |
| 18 | 447 | 423 | 401 | 4 | 5 | 359 | 4 | 3 |
| In | 3,638 | 3,424 | 3,237 | 36 | 2,827 | 36 | ||
| Total | 7,319 | 6,889 | 6,516 | 72 | 5,747 | 72 | ||
| SSS | 76 | 74 | 72 | 75 |
Notable rounds
Men's Course Record:
Ladies Course Record:
Members Achievements
History of The Heritage Golf Resort
In 1994 at a social gathering, in a local hostelry with some golfing buddies including Eddie Doyle, now Head Pro at the Heritage (then Pro at the Heath) it was decided that Tom Keane should build a quality golf Course somewhere close to Portlaoise. The subject came up regularly on informal occasions for some time until in the year 2000 Eddie Doyle received a call from Tom to say that the thinking time was over- "Lets do something about it".
Land was acquired from a local farmer and much thought was given to the makeup of the design team. Seve was delighted to come on board in association with Jeff Howes and on the 25th June 2001 the first sod was turned.
Since the initial land purchase, more has been acquired and the total area of the Heritage Golf and Country Club now stands at 300 plus acres, which encompasses the present Clubhouse, Seve School, Indoor and Outdoor Bowls Green, the Thatch pub and restaurant and in the near future the Spa and Leisure Centre, 150 bed roomed Hotel and retail outlets.
It is difficult to imagine that in less than two and a half years a quality golf resort of truly world class standing has been constructed. Phase one of the housing is already completely sold with phase two being currently launched. Great credit must go to Tom and his family not only for their high quality, hard work ethic but also their vision, courage and commitment.
Roll of Honour
| Member | Year | Hon. Position |
| Joe Flaherty | 2005 | Men's Captain |
| James Dryer | 2005 | President |
| Sandra Muldowney | 2006 | Ladies Captain |
| Thomas Harrington | 2006 | Men's Captain |
| Brian Kenrick | 2006 | President |
| Marion Booth | 2007 | Ladies Captain |
| Mark McCrory | 2007 | Men's Captain |
| Brian Kenrick | 2007 | President |
| Philomena Liston | 2008 | Ladies Captain |
| Kathleen Treacy | 2008 | Ladies President |
| Liam Linden | 2008 | Men's Captain |
| Brian Kenrick | 2008 | President |
| Mary Harte | 2009 | Ladies Captain |
| Maude Quigley | 2009 | Ladies President |
| P. J. Murphy | 2009 | Men's Captain |
| Willie Treacy | 2009 | President |
| Sinéad Boland | 2010 | Ladies Captain |
| 2010 | Ladies President | |
| Liam Dwan | 2010 | Men's Captain |
| Ian Kehoe | 2010 | President |
| Dinah Campion | 2011 | Ladies Captain |
| Mary Olive Conroy | 2011 | Ladies President |
| P. J. Butler | 2011 | Men's Captain |
| George O'Sullivan | 2011 | President |
| Anne Dempsey | 2012 | Ladies Captain |
| Marion Booth | 2012 | Ladies President |
| Aidan Egan | 2012 | Men's Captain |
| Mark McCrory | 2012 | President |
| Ann Murphy | 2013 | Ladies Captain |
| Marion Booth |
2013 | Ladies President |
| Brian Byrne |
2013 | Men's Captain |
| Mark McCrory |
2013 | President |
| Loretta O'Mahoney | 2014 | Ladies Captain |
| Mary Harte | 2014 | Ladies President |
| Jerry Campion | 2014 | Men's Captain |
| George O'Sullivan | 2014 | President |
| Ger Kinsella | 2015 | Ladies Captain |
| Mary Harte |
2015 | Ladies President |
| Vincent Hogan | 2015 | Men's Captain |
| Peter Naughton |
2015 | President |
| Sandra Muldowney | 2016 | Ladies Captain |
| Miriam Constantine |
2016 | Ladies President |
| Seamus Muldowney | 2016 | Men's Captain |
| Peter Naughton |
2016 | President |
| Anna Byrne | 2017 | Ladies Captain |
| Miriam Constantine | 2017 | Ladies President |
| Mick Geraghty | 2017 | Men's Captain |
| Peter Naughton | 2017 | President |
| Helga Crowley | 2018 | Ladies Captain |
| 2018 | Ladies President | |
| Trevor Byrne | 2018 | Men's Captain |
| Mark Burnett | 2018 | President |
| Anne Turley | 2019 | Ladies Captain |
| Ann Murphy | 2019 | Ladies President |
| Niall P. Cooke | 2019 | Men's Captain |
| Seamus Muldowney | 2019 | President |
| Ethan O’Sullivan | 2019 | Junior Captain |
| Christine Kenna | 2020 | Ladies Captain |
| Ger Kinsella | 2020 | Ladies President |
| Gerard Butler | 2020 | Men's Captain |
| Michael Geraghty | 2020 | President |
| Jackie Hogan |
2021 | Ladies Captain |
| Mary Culliton | 2021 | Ladies President |
| Gerry Ryan | 2021 | Men's Captain |
| John Kennedy | 2021 | President |
| Sinead Boland | 2022 | Ladies Captain |
| Mary Culliton | 2022 | Ladies President |
| Carl Grant | 2022 | Men's Captain |
| Michael Carroll | 2022 | President |
| Sinead Boland | 2023 | Ladies Captain |
| Mary Culliton | 2023 | Ladies President |
| Angelo O'Connor | 2023 | Men's Captain |
| David McShane | 2023 | President |
| Clodagh Dunne | 2024 | Ladies Captain |
| 2024 | Ladies President | |
| Brian Conlon | 2024 | Men's Captain |
| 2024 | President | |
| Anne Houlihan | 2025 | Ladies Captain |
| 2025 | Ladies President | |
| Anthony Lynch | 2025 | Men's Captain |
| Mark Burnett | 2025 | President |
| 2026 | Ladies Captain | |
| 2026 | Ladies President | |
| 2026 | Men's Captain | |
| 2026 | President | |
| Barry Howlin | 2026 | Lowest Men's H'cap |
| Shane Hogan |
2026 | Lowest Men's H'cap |
Holes in One at The Heritage Golf Resort
| Member | Date | Hole No. | Club Used | Distance |
| Kevin Brady | 24 August 2004 | 7th | 168 yd’s | |
| David Ryan | 28 May 2022 | |||
| Clive Kelly | May 2023 | 15th | 175 yd's | |
| Chris Merrigan | 4 March 2026 | 7th | 6-iron | 179 yd's |


