Ernie’s pledge: a thing of beauty

ERNIE ELS flew over the site at Hangman’s Point near Kinsale and was so enthused with what he witnessed, he immediately made favourable comparisons with Pebble Beach.

The exciting course development, which takes its name from an historical local landmark, will be built on a spectacular cliff-top location overlooking the ocean and incorporating breathtaking views of the Kinsale coastline.

The complex will also include a five star Hyatt hotel, holiday resort lodges, conference facilities, a destination spa and an indoor and outdoor equestrian centre managed by Nick Skelton, the former British show jumping star. XCES Projects, an international property development consortium, is behind the venture which is expected to cost €200m.