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The par-72 course measures a challenging 7,370 yards from the back tees.

Darren Clarke put his heart and soul into the design of the Champions Club at Moyvalley, the 530-acre resort near Enfield in Co Kildare that features a 55-room boutique hotel and Balyna House, the restored 19th century country house that is now a luxury hotel.
The par-72 course measures a challenging 7,370 yards from the back tees. However, Clarke’s design philosophy has been to ensure that the average golfer will find the course both playable and enjoyable from the forward tees.
The driving range consists of three fully covered bays, an astro-turf area and two USGA specified practice tees on either side of the range, allowing play from both directions to target greens. Three full-size USGA-constructed putting greens are attached to the practice academy, enabling fine-tuning of the short game.
Membership: The Champions Club is currently holding a special offer on membership for the first 50 members (first come first served) valid until 31 March 2008. A preferential share costs €10,000 with an annual subscription of €1,250 per annum, including VAT. Corporate membership is available with enquiries to James Taplin at 046 9548085 or golf@moyvalley.com.
Property: Moyvalley Residential is a development of quality four- and five-bedroom detached and semi-detached villas and courtyard apartments. For additional information, contact Brigid Manley at Moyvalley on 046 9551009.
Corporate days: PGA professional Tristan Mullally offers bespoke game improvement plans for individuals, couples or groups. Details of comprehensive corporate golf packages are available at 046 9548000.
Of note: With a rich and colourful history that stretches back over 400 years, lands at Moyvalley Estate were originally granted to the O’More family by Queen Elizabeth I in 1574.
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