If you’re a tennis enthusiast like me, you might not be too familiar with golf. But trust me, the drama and strategy involved in golf are just as thrilling Let’s dive into the world of golf and explore what makes Royal County Down such a formidable course, as warned by none other than Shane Lowry.
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Royal County Down is one of those courses that makes you wonder how professionals can keep their cool. It’s like trying to ace a backhand in a hurricane Located at the foothills of the Mourne Mountains along the Irish Sea, this picturesque course is brutally tough. Imagine hitting your ball into gorse and deep rough; it’s like hitting into a thick net of tennis strings but much more unforgiving.
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Royal County Down is one of the most beautiful courses in the world, a picturesque slice of heaven that sits at the foothills of the Mourne Mountains along the Irish Sea.
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Shane Lowry, who won the 2009 Irish Open at County Louth Golf Club as an amateur, believes scores will be higher than usual this week. He forgot how hard it was and now thinks it’s going to be an “unbelievable test.” Lowry even joked that taking level par would be a good score for anyone brave enough to take on Royal County Down.
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Shane Lowry, who won the 2009 Irish Open at County Louth Golf Club as an amateur, believes scores will be higher than that this week.
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The course itself is a real challenge. With massive sand dunes creating dozens of blind shots, it’s like trying to return a serve from an unpredictable opponent. Lowry advises players to focus on hitting the front edge of every green and making par on every hole; otherwise, trouble lurks in every corner.
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“It looks like you just try to hit the front edge of every green and try to make par on every hole, and I think if you do that, you’ll be okay,” Lowry added.
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Lowry also emphasized that this week’s Irish Open will be about managing bad shots well because good shots might not always pay off. It’s all about strategy and patience—qualities we also need in tennis when dealing with tricky opponents.
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Trouble in the form of gorse, deep rough, and punishing bunkers lurk all around Royal County Down. The massive sand dunes that give this course its character are absolute no-gos, too. They also create dozens of blind shots, which makes any player very uncomfortable.
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So there you have it—golf may not be our sport of choice here in Miami where we love our tennis courts by the beach or under the shade of palm trees. But if you ever find yourself fascinated by golf or just want to understand what makes these courses so legendary? Shane Lowry’s warning shot about Royal County Down should give you an idea.
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Yours truly,
Mia