The course is open
Holes in play are 1-12. Red buggy policy. Bunkers in play with preferred lies through the green.
Naas is a traditional parkland course set in the short grass county of Kildare and is situated on rolling terrain and lush, tree lined fairways. The strategically placed bunkers reward the accurate player. Fast, true and undulating greens provide a stern challenge with the flat stick!
In 1992 Naas was extended to become an eighteen hole course with the addition of nine new holes. The tree lined fairways offer a challenge to any golfer. The position of the tee-shot is crucial to setting up a good scoring opportunity, particularly on holes 4 (index 1), 5, and 7 where the fairways are bordered by mature Elm, Beech and Chestnut Trees. The large greens have many subtle breaks and your work is still cut out for you even if you are there in regulation.
In 2002 holes 1 and 11 through to 18 were redesigned by the renowned architect Jeff Howes. Its lush fairways meander through magnificent mature trees while the strategically placed bunkers reward the accurate player.
The back nine is framed by towering pines and presents the golfer with some elevated tee shots adding to the enjoyment, drama and excitement. The magnificent elevated 13th tee sweeps down to a valley lined with towering pines. A truly classic par 5 which must be respected.
The 16th (index 2) requires accuracy from both the tee and for your approach shot to a well guarded, undulating green.
The signature hole 17th Par 3 strikes fear into all who play it - 178 yards over water - a hole you might start thinking about while you are still playing the 14th! The average golfer, nerves already shattered, just tees up and hits it straight into the lake. The canny individual hits it up the left with a 5 iron and then shanks the second into the lake - same result - you’ll love it.
Finally onwards up the sweeping 18th fairway, a par 5 which offers a chance for birdie and a memorable conclusion to a wonderful round.
Retreat afterwards to the embrace of the welcoming clubhouse for some soothing atmosphere, delicious food and the best pint of Guinness in Kildare! Hot food, cool beer and a warm welcome await all visitors.
Par 4 for Men and Par 5 for Ladies
Pro's TipThe first hole in Naas Golf Club requires a left to right flight from the tee. Bigger hitters can take on the tree leaving a shorter approach shot to the green
| PAR | YARDS | SI | |
| 4 | 382 | 5 | |
| 4 | 425 | 5 | |
| 4 | 417 | 5 | |
| 5 | 398 | 13 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | 417 | 5 | |
| 5 | 398 | 13 | |
| 4 | 417 | 4 |
Par 4
Pro's TipRe-imagined in recent years the second hole in Naas Golf Club requires a very precise drive to avoid the fairway bunkers to the right. The Green perched on a plateau, is larger than it appears from the fairway level.
| PAR | YARDS | SI | |
| 4 | 373 | 7 | |
| 4 | 397 | 7 | |
| 4 | 389 | 7 | |
| 4 | 339 | 9 | |
| 4 | 397 | 7 | |
| 4 | 389 | 7 | |
| 4 | 339 | 9 | |
| 4 | 389 | 5 |
Par 3
Pro's TipAt 145 (118 Red) yards from the back tee this deceptively tricky Par three demands precise club selection. The hourglass shaped green sitting at an angle to the tee slopes subtly from front to back. Be sure to account for the prevailing wind off the right to avoid the pot bunkers!
| PAR | YARDS | SI | |
| 3 | 129 | 15 | |
| 3 | 145 | 15 | |
| 3 | 137 | 15 | |
| 3 | 118 | 17 | |
| 3 | 145 | 15 | |
| 3 | 137 | 15 | |
| 3 | 118 | 17 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 |
Par 4
Pro's TipThe 410 (378 red) yard fourth hole, par four, dog leg left, index 1 requires a precise drive to a very narrow fairway. Beware the out of bounds on the right and don't let the bunker ten yards short right of the green deceive your approach shot. Par is always a great score here
| PAR | YARDS | SI | |
| 4 | 387 | 1 | |
| 4 | 410 | 1 | |
| 4 | 410 | 1 | |
| 4 | 378 | 1 | |
| 4 | 410 | 1 | |
| 4 | 410 | 1 | |
| 4 | 378 | 1 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 |
Par 4
Pro's TipAccuracy off the tee is again paramount on this short yet difficult hole. The long narrow, right to left sloped green requires a perfectly judged shot to set up a birdie opportunity.
| PAR | YARDS | SI | |
| 4 | 373 | 3 | |
| 4 | 381 | 3 | |
| 4 | 381 | 3 | |
| 4 | 349 | 5 | |
| 4 | 381 | 3 | |
| 4 | 381 | 3 | |
| 4 | 349 | 5 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 |
Par 4
Pro's TipAn elevated drive to a well protected fairway greets you from the sixth tee. The recent addition of the lake adjacent to the green makes an accuracy and distance control of utmost importance
| PAR | YARDS | SI | |
| 4 | 383 | 9 | |
| 4 | 392 | 9 | |
| 4 | 392 | 9 | |
| 4 | 374 | 3 | |
| 4 | 392 | 9 | |
| 4 | 392 | 9 | |
| 4 | 374 | 3 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 |
Par 5
Pro's TipThe first of four par five holes, the seventh plays uphill to a well protected green. Favour the right side of the fairway to avoid the tree and gain a much easier approach. Shots landing short will camber to the right leaving a trickier pitch from below the surface of the green
| PAR | YARDS | SI | |
| 5 | 463 | 13 | |
| 5 | 493 | 13 | |
| 5 | 483 | 13 | |
| 5 | 407 | 11 | |
| 5 | 493 | 13 | |
| 5 | 483 | 13 | |
| 5 | 407 | 11 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 |
Par 3
Pro's TipThis downhill par 3 is well protected by deep bunkers. Club selection is crucial as the green is well sloped and if your concentration wavers only a little a three putt is a real possibility
| PAR | YARDS | SI | |
| 3 | 117 | 17 | |
| 3 | 132 | 17 | |
| 3 | 129 | 17 | |
| 3 | 112 | 18 | |
| 3 | 132 | 17 | |
| 3 | 129 | 17 | |
| 3 | 112 | 18 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 |
Par 4
Pro's TipPosition your ball in the fairway off the tee on the ninth hole as you will need utmost control on your approach shot. With sand and grass bunkers to contend with off the tee and a plateaued green this is a short hole that demands respect. Take an extra club on your approach to allow for the uphill elevation
| PAR | YARDS | SI | |
| 4 | 313 | 11 | |
| 4 | 319 | 11 | |
| 4 | 319 | 11 | |
| 4 | 298 | 7 | |
| 4 | 319 | 11 | |
| 4 | 319 | 11 | |
| 4 | 298 | 7 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 |
Par 3
Pro's TipAt 178 Yards (141 for the Ladies) This par three is quite different from the previous two par three holes. A mid to long is necessary here to a long narrow green. Miss to the right at your peril as the land slopes severely, be aware of the out of bounds to the left also. Par is always a welcome score here.
| PAR | YARDS | SI | |
| 3 | 165 | 12 | |
| 3 | 178 | 12 | |
| 3 | 178 | 12 | |
| 3 | 141 | 15 | |
| 3 | 178 | 12 | |
| 3 | 178 | 12 | |
| 3 | 141 | 15 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 |
Par 4
Pro's TipThis dog leg left to right hole requires a precise tee and approach shot. A sloping fairway can make for an awkward stance for your second shot. Water lurking short and right with a green set below the level of the fairway demands respect.
| PAR | YARDS | SI | |
| 4 | 374 | 6 | |
| 4 | 394 | 4 | |
| 4 | 394 | 4 | |
| 4 | 352 | 4 | |
| 4 | 394 | 4 | |
| 4 | 394 | 4 | |
| 4 | 352 | 4 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 |
Par 4
Pro's TipRecent upgrades to this hole have seen the relocation of fairway and green side bunkers. Shorter hitters will do well to avoid the right side bunkers, it will impede the second shot from well below the level of the putting green surface. Longer hitters must now be aware of the fairway bunker at ??? Yards. The green, set just before a natural amphitheatre, has several run offs that can make for a tricky chip shot
| PAR | YARDS | SI | |
| 4 | 332 | 14 | |
| 4 | 382 | 8 | |
| 4 | 359 | 8 | |
| 4 | 303 | 8 | |
| 4 | 382 | 8 | |
| 4 | 359 | 8 | |
| 4 | 303 | 8 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 |
Par 5
Pro's TipA stunning view of the 13th hole reveals itself as you climb the hill from the 12th green. An elevated drive to a narrowing tree lined fairway, this par five is well protected from tee to green. Club selection is paramount to an elevated green. Avoid the right hand green side trap at all costs.
| PAR | YARDS | SI | |
| 5 | 487 | 10 | |
| 5 | 518 | 10 | |
| 5 | 502 | 10 | |
| 5 | 474 | 2 | |
| 5 | 518 | 10 | |
| 5 | 502 | 10 | |
| 5 | 474 | 2 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 |
Par 3
Pro's TipThe green is set ??? feet below the level of the tee. Swirling winds can play havoc with your ball as you await to see if it lands on a well protected nicely sloped green.
| PAR | YARDS | SI | |
| 3 | 145 | 16 | |
| 3 | 175 | 14 | |
| 3 | 175 | 14 | |
| 3 | 127 | 16 | |
| 3 | 175 | 14 | |
| 3 | 175 | 14 | |
| 3 | 127 | 16 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 |
Par 5
Pro's TipNavagate your way around the 11 bunkers, trees lining the full right hand side, the Grand Canal and out of bounds to the left and you will earn your par. However two well struck straight shots can provide an excellent birdie chance also. At 502 (418 Ladies)Yards it isn’t the longest hole but with trouble lurking all around be careful not to take it for granted
| PAR | YARDS | SI | |
| 4 | 446 | 2 | |
| 5 | 502 | 18 | |
| 5 | 474 | 18 | |
| 5 | 418 | 10 | |
| 5 | 502 | 18 | |
| 5 | 474 | 18 | |
| 5 | 418 | 10 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 |
Par 4
Pro's TipThe key to playing this beautifully shaped right to left par four is a precise drive. Flanked either side by tall trees, this narrow fairway must be hit to afford a shot at the green. Water comes into play down the left side near to the green. Par is always a good score here
| PAR | YARDS | SI | |
| 4 | 371 | 8 | |
| 4 | 401 | 2 | |
| 4 | 401 | 2 | |
| 4 | 367 | 6 | |
| 4 | 401 | 2 | |
| 4 | 401 | 2 | |
| 4 | 367 | 6 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 |
Par 3
Pro's TipMany a good round has come undone at this classic par three hole. With the lake to the right, bunkers to the left and a green sloping to the water picking your target a little left of centre and letting the ball drift to the right is the play here. A real test as the penultimate hole
| PAR | YARDS | SI | |
| 3 | 163 | 4 | |
| 3 | 178 | 6 | |
| 3 | 178 | 6 | |
| 3 | 127 | 14 | |
| 3 | 178 | 6 | |
| 3 | 178 | 6 | |
| 3 | 127 | 14 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 |
Par 5
Pro's TipA generous uphill landing area awaits your drive on this lovely Par five finishing hole. The green has three sections and club selection is key as the ball can easily veer off line from the pin. Avoid missing your approach to the right as it makes for a difficult chip shot.
| PAR | YARDS | SI | |
| 5 | 445 | 18 | |
| 5 | 498 | 16 | |
| 5 | 472 | 16 | |
| 5 | 397 | 12 | |
| 5 | 498 | 16 | |
| 5 | 472 | 16 | |
| 5 | 397 | 12 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 |