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Woodstock Golf and Country Club sits on the outskirts of Ennis in rolling countryside about 20 km north of Shannon Airport. Opened in 1988, the course is a Par 72 measuring 5,912 metres and was laid out to make use of existing contours, a river, natural lakes and mature wooded areas. The routing begins with a demanding opening hole and features a notable loop of holes around a lake, with the sixth, seventh and eighth holes frequently singled out for their water hazards. The par-4 seventh plays from an elevated tee across a lake to an island fairway; the second shot typically requires a fairway wood or long iron to a large two-tiered green defended by bunkers and a sensible lay-up area to the right. The following par-3 requires a full carry over water. Locally these holes are referred to as Woodstock’s “Amen Corner,” and there is a steep climb after the eighth commonly called “Heart Attack Hill.” The site drains readily, a characteristic the original designer remarked on, and many pin positions are set on slopes, which adds complexity to putting. A pro shop is available on site, where gift vouchers can be purchased.