y the only
courses open to visitors are the following:--

~Tullamore.~

The course is of the inland description, and the period of play is from
October to June. The hazards consist of hedges, ditches, and whins, &c.,
which are well distributed. Visitors, _5s._ per month.

~Athlone.~

Visitors, _2s. 6d._ per week, _5s._ per month, 9 holes; Par score, 74.

The length of the course is about 1-1/2 miles, and the grass is never
long. The greens are not large, and the lies are somewhat heavy.
Straight play is necessary to avoid heavy punishment. The course is
beautifully situated and commands fine views of the Shannon and Lough
Ree.

~Banagher.~

The course is situated 1/2 a mile out of the Town, and commands fine
views of the distant hills. The distance round is about 1 mile. The
grass is short, and the hazards consist of ruins, walls, and fences.
Number of holes, 9.

~Birr.~

Visitors, _2s. 6d._ per week. Number of holes, 9.

The course is situated 2-1/2 miles from Birr. The holes are of a very
sporting character, the hazards being numerous and varied, consisting of
rocks, hedges, walls, and running water. The grass is short and wiry,
and good lies are obtained.

~LIMERICK DISTRICT.~

~Lehinch.~

Visitors, _5s._ per week, or _1s. 6d._ per day. Number of holes 18. Par
score, 81.

The course is laid over fine natural Golfing country. The lies are good,
as the soil is sandy with very short sea grass. The hazards consist of
natural sand bunkers and sandhills with bent, and are ideal. The greens
are excellent, and there probably is not in the United Kingdom a finer
natural Golf Links.

Accommodation at Lehinch Golf Links Hotel and Aberdeen Arms. There are
some lodges to be had, capable of accommodating small families. Golfers'
cheap tickets are issued to Members and Visitors at Kingsbridge, Dublin,
Limerick, and other stations.

~Adare Manor Club.~

Play on this course is confined to Members. Members can introduce a
Visitor for a few days, but the Links are not open to paying Visitors.
Number of holes, 9.

This is a very nice course, laid out in the demesne at Adare; the lies
are perfect, and the greens small and well kept.

~Killaloe.~

Number of holes, 9.

Accommodation, the Lakeside Hotel. The Links are situated about 1 mile
from the Lakeside Hotel, and comprise a very nice sporting course. The
hazards are varied, and the lies excellent.

~WATERFORD DISTRICT.~

Tramore.

Visitors, _2s.