Knightsbrook Golf Resort golf club Meath
Knightsbrook Golf Resort Golf Course
A Golf Hotel and Resort unlike any other, Knightsbrook Hotel Spa & Golf Resort is situated in the designated heritage town of Trim , a mere 35 minutes from Dublin City Centre. Our golf resort not only offers superb accommodation and unparalleled scenery, but also boasts an 18-hole championship golf course designed by former Ryder Cup Legend Christy O’Connor Jnr. Challenging and incredibly creative, the Knightsbrook Course enjoys a stunning location with views over undulated fairways, testing greens and demanding water features. The clubhouse is spacious and contemporary, with access to the Gulliver’s Lounge and Restaurant where you can enjoy a bite to eat after an enjoyable day on the greens. Alternatively, freshen up in our luxurious locker rooms and peruse our extensively stocked Golf Shop for some bits and pieces that can
help you to improve your game. Official host venue to the PING Junior Solheim Cup in September.
A challenging and creative course, golfers will enjoy views over mature undulating parkland. They will be intrigued by 14 demanding water features with 9 lakes and The Knightsbrook River incorporated into the course. A contemporary Clubhouse including luxurious locker rooms, full bar and catering facilities and fully stocked golf shop will complete the offering. Casual green fee players, society & corporate groups and charity golf classics are welcome everyday to experience the excellent facilities at Knightsbrook Hotel & Golf Resort.
The golf course is part of the Knightsbrook Hotel & Golf Resort. This prestigious new development designed by OBK Architects, will have a contemporary 4 **** Hotel and Conference Centre, Health Club & Spa, Championship Golf Course, Holiday Homes and Property all located only 25 miles from Dublin. The golf course opened for play early May 2006 with the Hotel in early September 2006
The Knightsbrook Hotel is contemporary in design with all the facilities of an ultra modern hotel while retaining a traditional atmosphere and timeless elegance. The new Hotel will make a perfect weekend retreat for the golf enthusiast and will also offer a complete package for event organisers with Conferencing, Health Club & Spa and Golf Course all onsite.
Local amenities include:
A number of excellent golf courses in the area
The impressive King John’s Castle, historical ruins which was used in ‘Braveheart’
The historical burial site at Newgrange
Angling on the banks of The River Boyne
Greyhound & Horse Racing at Navan & Fairyhouse.
Knightsbrook was voted the No. 76-ranked golf coursein Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2020 (Up-4);
Knightsbrook was voted the No. 80-ranked golf coursein Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2019 (Down-4);
Knightsbrook was voted the No. 76-ranked golf coursein Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2017 (Up-4);
Knightsbrook was voted the No. 80-ranked golf coursein Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2016 (Up-3);
Knightsbrook was voted the No. 83-ranked golf coursein Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2015 (Up-5);
Knightsbrook was voted the No. 88-ranked golf coursein Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2014 (Up-4);
Knightsbrook was voted the No. 92-ranked golf coursein Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2013 (Down-7)
Knightsbrook was voted the No. 85-ranked golf coursein Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2012;
Knightsbrook was voted the No. 29-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;
Knightsbrook was voted the No. 79-ranked golf coursein Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2010;
Knightsbrook was voted the No. 44-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2009;
Knightsbrook was voted the No. 52-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2008;
Knightsbrook was voted Joint No. 21-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 » Knightsbrook Golf Resort
Stay & Play @ Knightsbrook Hotel & Golf Resort €210.00
Offer valid from 01 Jul 2023 to 30 Nov 2024 Detail:
Overnight Accommodation: Full Irish Breakfast: A round of Golf on our 18-hole Christy O' Connor Jnr Championship course: Please note Golf Tee Time must be booked in advance: Complimentary Wifi: Free Car Parking: Complimentary access to our leisure facilities, with a swimming pool and fully equipped gym: From: €210pps.
Green Fees Monday to Thursday: | From €55 |
Green Fees Friday to Sunday.: | From €65 |
Green Fees with a Member Midweek: | €25 |
Green Fees with a Member Weekends: | €35 |
Green Fees for Opens: | €40 |
Practice Area: | Yes |
Club Hire: | Yes |
Buggy Hire: €50 |
Yes |
Soft Spikes: | Yes |
Full Membership Available: | Yes |
Full Membership Fee: | €1,500 |
Full Couples Membership: | €2,200 |
Full Midweek Membership: | €900 |
Entrance Fee: | N/A |
Course Type | Parkland |
No Holes | 18 |
Members | 195 |
Designer | Christy O'Connor Jnr. |
Founded | 2005 |
Address | Dublin Rd., |
Telephone | +353 (0)46-9482101 |
golf@knightsbrook.com | |
Website | Knightsbrook Golf Resort golf club website |
Golf Operations Manager: | Kate Jones |
Assistant Golf Executive: | Ben Sheehan |
Captain: | Leonard Flynn |
Lady Captain: | Mary Higgins |
President: | Jodie Coughlan |
Vice-Captains': | Will Murray & Jane Molony |
Hon. Secretary: | Owen Ganly & Bernie McCormack |
Club Pro: | Shop |
Hon. Treasurer: | Paul Smith & Helen Fagan |
Comp. Secretary: | Thomas Conaty, Sue Cullen & Leslie Hamilton |
Location Map
Lat:53.543583
Long:-6.769102
General Facts & Information
Dress Code: Neat and casual, no denim | Clubhouse opening Depending |
Mobile phones: Not on course |
Dress Code: Neat and casual, no denim |
Catering: Full catering, facilities | Days to Avoid: None |
Green Fees and Societies Welcome: Other Days | Pre-booking for open Tournaments:14 Days in advance |
Knightsbrook Golf Resort Golf Club Fixtures 2024 provisional*
Open Fixtures 2024 (Confirmed) | ||||
Event | Start | Finish | Type | Duration |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Monday 5 February | Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Monday 18 March | Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Wednesday 10 April | Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Wednesday 17 April | Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Wednesday 24 April | Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Wednesday 5 June |
Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Wednesday 12 June | Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Wednesday 19 June | Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Wednesday 26 June | Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Wednesday 3 July |
Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Wednesday 10 July | Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Wednesday 17 July | Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Wednesday 24 July | Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Wednesday 31 July | Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Monday 5 August | Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Wednesday 7 August |
Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Wednesday 14 August | Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Wednesday 21 August | Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Wednesday 28 August | Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Wednesday 4 September |
Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Wednesday 11 September | Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Wednesday 18 September | Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Monday 28 October | Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Thursday 26 December | Open | 1 |
Card of the Course
Key | Data |
White | Par 72 SSS 73.4 6,898 yd's |
Yellow | Par 74 SSS 74.8 5,971 yd's |
Red | Par 74 SSS 70.0 5,099 yd's |
Green | Par 72 SSS 72.2 6,828 yd's |
Blue | Par 72 SSS 75.2 7,212 yd's |
Card
Hole No. | Blue | White | Green | Par | Index | Yellow | Red | Par | Index |
1 | 445 | 423 | 412 | 4 | 4/8 | 363 | 276 |
4 | 6 |
2 | 433 | 418 | 406 | 4 | 2/4 | 382 | 312 | 4 | 4 |
3 | 167 | 141 | 128 | 3 | 18 | 116 | 116 | 3 | 18 |
4 | 545 | 512 | 491 | 5 | 14 | 425 | 377 |
5 | 10 |
5 | 194 | 170 | 160 | 3 | 10 |
158 | 125 | 3 | 14 |
6 | 541 | 530 | 501 | 5 | 16 | 449 | 401 | 5 | 2 |
7 | 398 | 389 | 378 | 4 | 12 | 340 | 288 |
4 | 12 |
8 | 458 | 446 | 437 | 4 | 6/2 | 383 | 320 | 5 | 16 |
9 | 417 | 397 | 385 | 4 | 8/6 |
352 | 361 | 4 | 8 |
Out | 3,598 | 3,426 | 3,298 | 36 | 2,968 | 2,478 | 37 | ||
10 | 390 | 383 | 359 | 4 | 13 | 338 | 278 |
4 | 17 |
11 | 445 | 430 | 414 | 4 | 7 |
388 | 322 | 4 | 3 |
12 | 447 | 435 | 409 | 4 | 3 | 361 | 313 | 4 | 7 |
13 | 509 | 495 | 481 | 5 | 17 | 418 | 418 | 5 | 13 |
14 | 477 | 443 | 432 | 4 | 1 |
390 | 340 | 5 | 11 |
15 | 413 | 396 | 379 | 4 | 5 |
351 | 292 |
4 | 1 |
16 | 182 | 171 | 161 | 3 | 15 | 130 | 130 | 3 | 15 |
17 | 559 | 540 | 524 | 5 | 9 |
480 | 424 | 5 | 5 |
18 | 192 | 179 | 163 | 3 | 11 | 147 | 104 | 3 | 9 |
In | 3,614 | 3,472 | 3,322 | 36 | 3,003 | 2,621 | 37 | ||
Total | 7,212 | 6,898 | 6,620 | 72 | 5,971 | 5,099 | 74 | ||
SSS | 75.2 | 73.4 | 72.2 | 74.8 | 7.0 |
Notable rounds
Men's Course Record 67
Ladies Course Record
Members Achievements
History of Knightsbrook Golf Resort
John Cusack’s name has become synonymous with the development of Trim into a thriving town. His vision for this development is epitomised by the “jewel in the crown,” Knightsbrook Hotel , Spa and Golf Club Resort. His relationship with Christy O’Connor Jnr ensured that the golf course would be one of the finest in the country.
This has been borne out by the consistent ratings in the top fifty golf courses of Knightsbrook Golf Club. Christy O’Connor credits John Cusack’s trust in him as a course designer, as the single most important factor in ensuring that the final product would be a top class course. “He gave me free rein to develop the course to the highest standards,” O’Connor told a large gathering at the first John Cusack Memorial Pro-Am in 2008.
Former President of Knightsbrook, Oliver Perkins, was closely associated with the project from conception to completion and recalls how in March 2006 he accepted the invitation of John Cusack to become the first Captain on Knightsbrook Men’s Golf Club. “John felt that my experience of being Captain in the Heath Golf Club would bring needed experience to the new club with mainly members who were new to the running of the game. Mrs. Fionnuala O’Byrne was chosen to be Captain of the Ladies Golf Club. Mr. Gerald Reilly was appointed first President of the Club”.
One of the first tasks was, to become affiliated to the G.U.I. with a new Constitution. This was achieved the with the expertise of Gavin Hunt, Director of Golf. The next task was the setting up of a Men’s Golf Club Committee to run the Men’s Club for 2006 and 2007. The new committee consisted of Gerald Reilly, Oliver Perkins, Thomas Renehan, Rory Dowling, Des Keegan, Steve Scully, Brian Heffernan, Jonathan Cusack, Eddie Canty and James Canty.
This championship course was designed by Christy O’Connor and was officially opened on the 6th May 2006. The designer was given total freedom by John Cusack and no money was spared. Meath County Council was also very cooperative.
Former President, Oliver Perkins remembers that the “the location of the third and fourth holes was occupied by the proposed Trim Outer Relief Road and needed a material revision of the County Plan to move the road. After Christy O’Connor persuaded the County Council that this land was a must for a Championship Course, the council members decided to amend the statutory plan and relocated the road. Thus, the third and fourth holes exist”.
Mr. Perkins was nominated as our first Captain in 2006 and continued in that role until the first A.G.M. in December 2007 at which Mr. Des Keegan was elected Captain for 2008. Following Des, Steven Scully was Captain in 2009, Liam McMenamin in 2010. In 2011, Jonathan Cusack, son of the founder, as Captain for 2011. The late John Cusack would have been very proud to see his only son in this position especially during the hosting of the Junior Solheim Cup in September 2011. Liam McMenamin became President in 2012 and Seán Ó Díomasaigh took over as Captain in January 2012 with Frank Leonard as Vice Captain.
Since its inception, Knightsbrook Golf Club’s membership has grown exponentially to its present level, with new members joining every year. Regular club competitions are played and major club competition days attract a large number of members. The club also takes part in a number of inter-club competitions each year. A significant numbers of new members joined Knightsbrook Golf Club in 2012 and there is a substantial number of enquiries about membership for 2013.
Christy O’Connor Jnr
The land on which Knightsbrook Golf Course is built consists substantially of the farm of the Reilly family, which also has a strong tradition in the Trim area over many years.
Indeed the magnificent family home stands a proud landmark on the course and serves as a reminder of the vibrant farm which was cultivated over the years by the Reilly family. Gerald Reilly, a local councillor for many years and a member of the original family still lives in the beautifully restored period house. Gerald served as the first President of Knightsbrook Golf Club.
Roll of Honour
Member | Year | Hon. Position |
Fionnuala O'Byrne | 2007 | Ladies Captain |
Oliver Parkins | 2007 | Men's Captain |
Gerald Reilly | 2007 | President |
Doroyhy Scully | 2008 | Ladies Captain |
Des Kegan | 2008 | Men's Captain |
Oliver Parkins | 2008 | President |
Lynda O'Brien | 2009 | Ladies Captain |
Stephen Scully | 2009 | Men's Captain |
Oliver Parkins | 2009 | President |
Pauline Rayfus | 2010 | Ladies Captain |
Liam McMenamin | 2010 | Men's Captain |
Oliver Parkins | 2010 | President |
Angela Reilly | 2011 | Ladies Captain |
Jonathan Cusack | 2011 | Men's Captain |
Oliver Parkins | 2011 | President |
Angela Reilly | 2012 | Ladies Captain |
Sean O'Diomasaigh | 2012 | Men's Captain |
Liam McManamin | 2012 | President |
Mary Higgins | 2013 | Ladies Captain |
Frank Leonard | 2013 | Men's Captain |
Liam McManamin | 2013 | President |
Marian Buckley | 2014 | Ladies Captain |
Gerry Ryan | 2014 | Men's Captain |
Johnathan Cusack | 2014 | President |
Elva Leavy | 2015 | Ladies Captain |
Colin McAllister | 2015 | Men's Captain |
Johnathan Cusack |
2015 | President |
Elva Leavy | 2016 | Ladies Captain |
Thomas Renehan | 2016 | Men's Captain |
Jonathan Cusack | 2016 | President |
Jodie Coughlan | 2017 | Ladies Captain |
Seamus Lanney | 2017 | Men's Captain |
Jonathan Cusack | 2017 | President |
Angela Reilly | 2018 | Ladies Captain |
John Tobin | 2018 | Men's Captain |
Jonathan Cusack | 2018 | President |
Angela Reilly | 2019 | Ladies Captain |
Damian McDonnell | 2019 | Men's Captain |
Seán ÓDíomasaigh | 2019 | President |
Marie Gordon | 2020 | Ladies Captain |
Richard Wheeler | 2020 | Men's Captain |
Seán ÓDíomasaigh | 2020 | President |
Anne Geraghty |
2021 | Ladies Captain |
Gerald Reilly | 2021 | Men's Captain |
Seán ÓDíomasaigh |
2021 | President |
Mary Mahon | 2022 | Ladies Captain |
Raymond Murray | 2022 | Men's Captain |
Seán ÓDíomasaigh | 2022 | President |
Marie Gordon | 2023 | Ladies Captain |
Alan Codd | 2023 | Men's Captain |
Seán ÓDíomasaigh |
2023 | President |
Mary Higgins | 2024 | Ladies Captain |
Leonard Flynn | 2024 | Men's Captain |
Jodie Coughlan | 2024 | President |
Darren Clarke (2) | 2024 | Lowest H'cap |
Holes in One at Knightsbrook Golf Resort
Member | Date | Hole No. | Club Used | Distance |
Joe McGrane | 10 April 2006 | 3rd | 7-Iron | 142 yd‘s |
Soo Hee Ding | 21 August 2006 | 3rd | 7-Iron | 142 yd‘s |
Joan Nolan | 11 September 2007 | 5th | 158 yd’s | |
Tobin John | 27 April 2022 |