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PGA Slieve Russell golf club Cavan

PGA Slieve Russell golf course Cavan

PGA Slieve Russell Golf Course

PGA Slieve Russell Club Crest

Leona Maguire becomes the first Irish golfer to be selected on the Solheim Cup team that played the United States at Inverness Club, Ohio from 4th to 6th September 2021.

The darling of Slieve Russell Golf Club Leona Maguire equalled the lowest round in Major History when on Sunday 25th July 2021 she shot a stunning 61 when she shot 10-birdies on the final day at the Amundi Evian Championship in France. She rattled of 4-birdies in a row on the closing holes.
Well done Leona not only are Slieve Russell proud of you but also the entire Irish golfing community.

I would pay no better tribute to the course at the Slieve Russell, than to say, the more often I play it, the more it reminds me of Gleneagles" so said Christy O'Connor "Himself" of this fine golf course.

The 18-hole Championship Golf Course was opened in 1992 and has since become one of the top ranking courses Ireland. It is now being compared to some great worldwide. 1996 venue for Smurfit Irish P.G.A. annually hosts Quinn-Direct Charity Pro-Am.

Forming part of the 300-acre estate, including 50-acres lakes, unique style Slieve Russell course is sensitively wrapped around lakes and drumlins County Cavan landscape. Multiple tee positions facilitate all categories golfers with championship tees demanding strategic shot making.

Designed by Paddy Merrigan and measuring 7,053 yards, off the blue tees with a standard scratch of 74. Slieve Russell's has to be 529 yards 13th dog leg left tee shot over Lough Rud lake in play all way green.

The clubhouse facilities include the Summit Bar and Restaurant, offering magnificent panoramic views over golf course. Other 5-bay floodlit driving range Slieve Russell Hotel provides for every creature comfort golfer can require. This course is a tribute to the foresight of Sean Quinn had when he undertake the development at Ballyconnell.

Societies are welcome and group rates available.

PGN National Ireland Slieve Russell was voted the No. 26-ranked golf course in Ireland, by “Irish Golfer” in 2023 (Down-2);

PGN National Ireland Slieve Russell was voted the No. 24-ranked golf course in Ireland, by “Irish Golfer” in 2022;

Slieve Russell Golf & Country Club was voted the No. 39-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2020 (Down-1)

Slieve Russell Golf & Country Club was voted the No. 38-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2019 (Same)

Slieve Russell Golf & Country Club was voted the No. 38-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2018 (Up-1)

Slieve Russell Golf & Country Club was voted the No. 39-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2017 (Down-1)

Slieve Russell Golf & Country Club was voted the No. 38-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2016 (Up-1)

Slieve Russell Golf & Country Club was voted the No. 39-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2015 (Up-1);

Slieve Russell Golf & Country Club was voted the No. 40-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2014 (Up-1);

Slieve Russell Golf & Country Club was voted the No. 41-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2013 (Up-4);

Slieve Russell Golf & Country Club was voted the No. 18-ranked parkland golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2012; 

Slieve Russell Golf & Country Club was voted the No. 16-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;

Slieve Russell Golf & Country Club was voted the No. 42-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2010;

Slieve Russell Golf & Country Club was voted the  No. 16-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;

 Slieve Russell Golf & Country Club was voted the  No. 36-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2009;

Slieve Russell Golf & Country Club was voted the   No. 16-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;

Slieve Russell Golf & Country Club was voted the   No. 40-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2008;

Slieve Russell Golf & Country Club was voted the   No. 12-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 » PGA Slieve Russell

  • "Stay & Play" @ Slieve Russell Hotel Golf & Country Club €250.00

    Offer valid from 01 Jul 2023 to 30 Nov 2024 Detail:

    Escape to the wonderful 4* Slieve Russell Hotel for a one night break and one round of golf.
    Luxury Overnight Accommodation in a Deluxe room Full Irish Breakfast One round of golf per person on our PGA National Course Free Wi-Fi Complimentary Access to our Country Club facilities - 20m Pool: From: €250pps

Green Fees Sunday to Friday Low Season: €45
Green Fees Saturday Low Season:
€50
Green Fees Sunday to Friday High Season: €65
Green Fees Saturday High Season: €75
Green Fees Sunday to Friday 12+: €42
Green Fees Saturday 24+: €52
Green Fees Sunday to Friday Resident: €40
Green Fees Saturday Resident: €45
Green Fees with Member: €40/50
Green Fees for Opens: €30/35
Practice Area: Range
Club Hire:
Yes
Buggy Hire: €30
Yes
Soft Spikes: Yes
Full Membership Available: Yes
Full Membership Fee: €1,025
5-Day Membership Fee: €750
Distance Membership Fee: €700
Entrance Fee: None
Course Type Parkland
No Holes 18
Members 325
Designer Pat Merrigan
Founded 1992
Address

Ballyconnell,
Co. Cavan

Telephone 049-9525090
Email golf@slieverussell.ie
Website PGA Slieve Russell golf club website
Golf Administrator: Áine McCluskey
Captain: Barry Keane
Lady Captain: Patricia Durnien
President: Willie McNiffe
Vice-Captains':  & 
Hon. Secretary: Barry Maxwell & Ann Harte
Head Professional: Gordon Smyth 049-9526458
Hon. Treasurer: Steven Montieth & Karen Bull
Comp. Secretary: Michael McMorrow & Catriona Cunningham 
PGA Slieve Russell Golf Course Layout Course Layout

Location Map

GPS Coord*
Lat:54.099384
Long:-7.564247
*Please check information before travelling

General Facts & Information

Course opening hours: Daylight hours Clubhouse opening hours: 10.30am to 11.30pm
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:  Every day Pre-booking for open Tournaments:14 Days in advance

PGA Slieve Russell Golf Club Fixtures 2024 provisional*

Open & Major Fixtures 2024 (to be Confirmed)        
Event Start Finish Type Duration
Captains' Drive-In Saturday 10 March   Closed 1
President's Prize Saturday 16 June   Closed 1
Lady Captain's Prize Saturday 7 July   Closed 1
Captain's Prize Saturday 4 August   Closed 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Sunday 17 March   Open 1
L. & G. Seniors Singles Stableford 50+ Tuesday 2 April
  Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Wednesday 10 April   Open 1
L. & G. Seniors Singles Stableford 50+ Tuesday 7 May   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Wednesday 8 May   Open 1
L. & G. Seniors Singles Stableford 50+ Tuesday 4 June   Open 1
L. & G. 4-Person Team Event
Wednesday 5 June   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Wednesday 12 June   Open 1
Lakeland Challenge Thursday 13 June   Open 1
Slieve Russell Masters Pro Am
Monday 17 June
Tuesday 18 June IPGA 2
Slieve Russell Pro Am
Tuesday 18 June
  IPGA 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Wednesday 26 June   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Thursday 4 July   Open 1
Junior Scratch Cup
Saturday 6 July   Open 1
Ladies Singles Stableford Saturday 6 July   Open 1
Start of Open Week Sunday 21 July   Open
5
L. & G. Singles Stableford Sunday 21 July Thursday 25 July Open 1
L. & G. 4-Person Texas Scramble Monday 22 July   Open 1
L. & G. 4-Person Team Event Tuesday 23 July   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Wednesday 24 July   Open 1
L. & G. 4-Person Team Event Thursday 25 July   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Tuesday 6 August   Open 1
L. & G. Singles Stableford Thursday 1 October   Open 1

*Please check information before travelling

Card of the Course

KeyData
White Par 72 SSS 72 6,530 yd's
Red Par 72 SSS 73 5,533 yd's
Green Par72 SSS 70 6,071 yd's
Blue Par 72 SSS 74 7,001 yd's

Card

Hole No. Hole Name Blue White Green Par Index Red Par Index
1
Shannon Pot
425
397 363 4 10
347 4

10

2 Aghavoher Leap
428 403 368 4 1 338 4 1
3 Drecons Mount

394

371 358 4 6
301 4 6
4 Wishing Well 162 151 140 3 16 132 3 16
5 Feather Bed Lane 433 410

370

4 3 345 4 3
6 Slieve Rushen 507 485 443 5 18 417 5 18
7 Tee More 220 200 182 3 8 154 3 8
8 Buttermilk Kesh 389 329 300 4 14 272 4 14
9 Leath Sli 548 509 490 5 12 427 5 12
Out   3,506 3,255 3,014 36   2,733 36  
10 Swan Lake 408 393 371 4 2
327 4 2
11 Heron Haunt 189 173 136 3 11 136 3 11
12 Risky Rud 436 415 391 4 4
358 4 4
13 Watergate 528 494 468 5 9
458 5 9
14 The Canal Turn 370 346 334 4 17 297 4 17
15 Rams Horn 452 410 389 3 5 354 4 5
16 The Mourning Pond 170 156 133 4 7
101 3 7
17 Cranaghan Bend 409 376 359 4 15
325 4 15
18 The Gap 533 512 476 5 3
444 5 3
In   3,495 3,275 3,057 36   2,800 36  
Total   7,001 6,530 6,071 72  
5,533
72  
SSS   74 72 70     73    

Notable rounds

Men's Course Record: 65 Henrik Stenson and Tobias Dyer

Ladies Course Record:

Members Achievements

Slieve Russell Golf Club reached the All-Ireland Quarter-Finals of the Barton Shield at Dun Laoghaire Golf Club on Thursday 7th September 2023 when they lost out to Galway Golf Club by 7-holes.
In the top match, Seamus Cullen with Dillon Beirne lost their match against Stephen Brady with Eoin Power by the minimum and in the bottom match, Shane McDermott with Charlie Smyth lost their match against Liam Nolan with Dave Cunningham by 6-holes.

Slieve Russell Golf Club won the Final of the South Ulster Barton Shield at Dunmurry Golf Club on Sunday 16th July 2023 when they beat Belvoir Park Golf Club by 6-Holes.

Shane McDermott was selected on the Ulster Interprovincial Championship team at Moyvalley Golf Club from Tuesday 29th August to Thursday 31st August 2023.
Other members of the team were Fionn Dobbin (Malone Golf Club), Lewis Gowdy (Bangor Golf Club), Cian Harkin (Letterkenny Golf Club), James Hewitt (Tandragee Golf Club), Darcy Hogg (Belvoir Park Golf Club), Jordan Hood (Galgorm Castle Golf Club) and Rory Williamson (Holywood Golf Club).
They were Captained by Rory Leonard (Banbridge Golf Club) and Managed by Peter Waddell (Knock Golf Club).

Young Charlie Smyth was selected on the Ulster Under-16 Interprovincial Team played at Ballykisteen Golf Club on 21st and 22nd August 2023.
The other members of the team were Stuart Nesbitt & Luka Rodgers (Royal Portrush Golf Club), Evan Hogg (Belvoir Park Golf Club), Rafael Poli Bruce McDonald (Lisburn Golf Club) and Rafael Poli (Helen’s Bay Golf Club)
They were Captained by Trevor Lewers (Portstewart Golf Club) and Managed by Tiarnan McLarnon (Massereen Golf Club)

Slieve Russell Golf Club won the Ulster Final of the Irish Junior Cup when they beat Roe Park by 3 matches to 2 matches at Balmoral Golf Club on the 11th August 2013.
They made the relatively short trip to Royal Tara Golf Club to participate in the National Deciders. They met Connaught Champions Westport Golf Club in the All-Ireland Semi-Final on Wednesday 17th September. They were led by Brendan McGowan who won his match by 2-holes against Shane Larkin, he was followed by Darren Donoghue who lost out to Jack Healy by 3 and 1 next up was Barry Cunningham who went down by 4 and 3 to Tony Bree in the penultimate match Bryan Cribben lost his match against Ronan Hehir by 2 and 1, in the bottom match Stephen Monteith halved his match against Ronan Mahon when called in, non playing members were Francis Coffey and Liam McElgunn and they were captained by Ciaron McCauley. So it was not to be for the members from Ballyconnell to bring back its first green pennant.

Lorna and Lisa made history in Ladies Armature Golf when on 26th April they were selected to represent Great Britain & Ireland, together with Danielle McVeigh from Royal Co. Down Golf Club, inthe 36th Curtis Cup match against the United States at Essex County Club, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts from June 11th to 13th September, 2010. The team Captain is Mary McKenna from Donabate Golf Club. At the tender age of 15-years they became the youngest players ever to be selected for this by-annual event.

Lorna Maguire (pictured above) playing of a +3 handicap at the age of 14-years has played in the Connacht Girls Champion in 2007; won the Scottish U-16 Strokeplay Champion in 2007 and won the Hermitage Scratch Cup in 2007 and 2008. She won the French U-18 Championship 2008 and the Lancôme Irish Ladies Close Champion in 2008. She was a member of Winning Irish Team at Girls' European Team Championship in 2009 she won the French U-21 Champion the same year, she won the Helen Holm Scottish Open Strokeplay Championship in 2009 and the Woodenbridge Scratch Cup. Her Representative Honours are also remarkable, she has played Ulster Girls: 2007, 2008, 2009; she has participated in the Girls Home International Team: 2007, 2008 and the Girls European Team: 2008, 2009.

One of her "Best Golfing Memories" is playing for the Junior Ryder Cup Team in 2008. A member of the G.B. & I. Vagliano Team in 2009 and the Junior Solheim Cup Team again in 2009. She retained the French U-21 Open Championship in Paris on 5th April 2010, when se beat the Norwegian Tonje Daffinrud by 3 and 2, she also retained the Esmond Trophy. I'm sure we will see he on the Solheim Cup Team when played in Ireland in 2011.

Sister Lisa (pictured left) also playing of a +2 handicap started her winning-ways at an even younger age, she won the YMG Grand Masters Champion in 2005 and followed that by winning the U-12 U.S. World Golf Champion in 2006 together with Midland Girls Champion the same year. In 2007 she won the Ulster Midland and Leinster Girls Championship. She was Girls Order of Merit Winner the same year and was a British Girls Semi-Finalist in 2007. In 2008 she was Irish Ladies Close Leading Qualifier and Runner-Up in the same Championship won by her sister .

The following year she put things to right when being leading qualifier and winner of the Lancôme Irish Ladies Close Champion she also won the Irish Women's Open Strokeplay Champion and together with Sister Lorna was a member of the winning Irish Team at Girls' European Team Championship in 2009. Her Representative Honours are compatible to Lorna's, she was on the Ulster Girls; team in 2007, 2008 and 2009. Played in the Girls'; Home Internationals in 2007, 2008 and 2009. Was on the winning Girls European Team in 2008 and 2009 a member of the Junior Ryder Cup Team in 2008. Was on the G. B. & I. Vagliano Team and the Junior Solheim Cup Team in 2009.

2005 Lady Captain Ann Harte and her Captain’s Prize winner Maura McClaffey qualified for the Volkswagen/Irish Independent Lady Captain’s Classic in this scotch foursomes format. It was off to the National Finals at The Heritage Golf Club on Monday 3rd October where they were paired with the Castle Barna pair of Kathleen Elliott and Nell Scally.

Slieve Russell Golf Club were runners-Up in the Ulster Fourball Trophy in 1998 when they were narrowly defeated by Moyola Park Golf Club in the final on 27thSeptember. The team was Anthony McBride, Kevin Mone, John Ronayne, Larry O'Shea, Brian Hopkins, Brian Johnston, Oliver Brady, Michael Ryan, P. J. Browne, Brian Finley, Tony Doonan, Ray McDwyer and Cormac Dunne. They went on to win it in 1999.

Lady Captain Deirdre Forde, Captain Paudge Tobin and President Patricia Quinn, qualified for the National Final of the Mercedes-Benz Irish Independent Executive Golf Classic at The K Club on August 12th 2002.


Lady Captain Doreen O'Driscoll, Captain Dr. Sean Burke and Brendan McGowan came 5th in the National Final of Mercedes Benz-Irish Independent Executive Trophy at the K Club on the 13th of August 2001. They returned a score of 73pts. which was 2-shots off the winners. 


Lady Captain Doreen O'Driscoll and her Captain's Prize winner Phil Rice qualified for the Volkswagen-Irish Independent Lady Captains' Classic National Finals at Druid's Glen on the 1st October 2001.

History of PGA Slieve Russell

Roll of Honour

Member Year Hon. Position
Kathleen Cassidy 1993 Ladies Captain
Seamus Martin 1993 Men's Captain
Sean Quinn 1993 President
Margaret Dolan 1994 Ladies Captain
Jimmy Kelly 1994 Men's Captain
Sean Quinn 1994 President
Betty McGowan 1995 Ladies Captain
Gerry O'Reilly 1995 Men's Captain
Tom Maguire 1995 President
Maeve Maguire 1996 Ladies Captain
Martin McGowan 1996 Men's Captain
Tom Maguire 1996 President
Irene Sullivan 1997 Ladies Captain
Val Cassidy 1997 Men's Captain
Eamon Curley 1997 President
Geraldine O'Neill 1998 Ladies Captain
Terry Gibson 1998 Men's Captain
Eamon Curley 1998 President
Mrs Patricia Quinn 1999 Ladies Captain
Cormac Dunne 1999 Men's Captain
Brian Johnston 1999 President
Gladys Fisher 2000 Ladies Captain
Brian Finlay 2000 Men's Captain
Brian Johnston 2000 President
Doreen O'Driscoll 2001 Ladies Captain
Dr. Sean Bourke 2001 Men's Captain
Patricia Quinn 2001 President
Deirdre Forde 2002 Ladies Captain
Paudge Tobin 2002 Men's Captain
Patricia Quinn 2002 President
Packie McKiernan 2003 Men's Captain
Janey Ryan 2003 Ladies Captain
P. J. Cramer 2003 President
Phil Rice 2004 Ladies Captain
Cathal Fay 2004 Men's Captain
P. J. Cramer 2004 President
Maura McClarey 2005 Ladies Captain
C. Fay 2005 Men's Captain
Seamus Martin 2005 President
Rita Shah 2006 Ladies Captain
Michael Ryan 2006 Men's Captain
Seamus Martin 2006 President
Bronagh Lunney 2007 Ladies Captain
Dermot Cribben 2007 Men's Captain
Gerry O'Reilly 2007 President
Ann Harte 2008 Ladies Captain
Michael Gilmartin 2008 Men's Captain
Gerry O'Reilly 2008 President
Ann Mone 2009 Ladies Captain
Padraig Donohoe 2009 Men's Captain
Kathleen Cassidy 2009 President
Norma Richardson 2010 Ladies Captain
Paddy Keavney 2010 Men's Captain
Kathleen Cassidy 2010 President
Kathy Durkin 2011 Ladies Captain
Eamon Cox 2011 Men's Captain
Martin McGowan 2011 President
Phylllis Power 2012 Ladies Captain
Brendan McGowan 2012 Men's Captain
Martin McGowan 2012 President
Liz Coogan 2013 Ladies Captain
Brian Cunningham 2013 Men's Captain
Paudge Tobin
2013 President
Ann Morteith 2014 Ladies Captain
Pat O'Connor 2014 Men's Captain
Paudge Tobin 2014 President
Margaret Martin 2015 Ladies Captain
Albert Martin 2015 Men's Captain
Cathal Brady
2015 President
Martina Gorby
2016 Ladies Captain
George Donohoe
2016 Men's Captain
Cathal Brady
2016 President
Finola Doyle 2017 Ladies Captain
Brendan Neligan 2017 Men's Captain
 Cathal Brady 2017 President
Catriona Cunningham 2018 Ladies Captain
Ciaran Cahill 2018 Men's Captain
Cathal Brady 2018 President
Paula O'Hara 2019 Ladies Captain
Stephen Monteith 2019 Men's Captain
Deirdre Forde 2019 President
Gerladine Smith 2020 Ladies Captain
Paddy O'Reilly 2020 Men's Captain
Deirdre Forde 2020 President
Geraldine Smith 2021 Ladies Captain
Patrick O'Reilly 2021 Men's Captain
Willie McNiffe
2021 President
Brid Sullivan 2022 Ladies Captain
Bryan Cribbin
2022 Men's Captain
Willie McNiffe 2022 President
Patricia Durnien 2023 Ladies Captain
Barry Keane 2023 Men's Captain
  2023 President
  2024 Ladies Captain
  2024 Men's Captain
  2024 President
Leona Maguire (-3) now Pro.
2024 Lowest Ladies H'cap
Lisa Maguire (-3) 2024 Lowest Ladies H'cap
Ann Monteith 2024 Lowest Ladies H'cap
Shane McDermott 2024 Lowest Men's H'cap
Seamus Cullen (-1)
2024 Lowest Men's H'cap
Dillon Beirne 2024 Lowest Men's H'cap
Theo Coffey (-0.2)
2024 Lowest Men's H'cap
Odhran Maguire (0)
2024 Lowest Men's H'cap
Darren Donohoe (2.2)
2024 Lowest Men's H'cap
Charlie Smyth 2024 Lowest Men's H'cap

Holes in One at PGA Slieve Russell

Member Date Hole No. Club Used Distance
Zak Rouiller 1 May 2002 16th 9 Iron 176 yd's
Michael Comiskey 2 May 2002 11th 4 Iron 168 yd's
Macartan McQuaid 19 June 2003 16th   147 yd’s