A master’s touch comes to Waterville

TOM FAZIO, the celebrated golf course architect responsible for ‘Tiger-Proofing’ Augusta, is the man behind the major changes being made to the great Waterville links.

Waterville is consistently ranked among the top five courses in Ireland, and has attracted thousands of overseas visitors, along with the game’s greatest stars and celebrities over the years. The late Payne Stewart was one of the club’s greatest advocates, and a monument to his memory is situated alongside the clubhouse.

Tiger Woods, David Duval, Mark O’Meara, Lee Janzen and Ernie and Stuart Appleby are among the other famous professionals who have used Waterville as the launching pad for their annual challenge on the Open Championship, while, a little further into the past, Sam Snead, Gary Player and Nick Faldo were among its keenest admirers.