Which golf course can truly boast the title of ‘Ireland’s Augusta National’?

Hideki Matsuyama’s Masters victory wasn’t just big in Japan — it’s given golfers here a taste of what they’ve been missing as a return to play here finally appears on the horizon. Nothing compares to Augusta in April — but which Irish course comes closest?

The 18th green at Adare Manor. The resort wants the course to become the ‘Augusta of Europe’. Druid’s Glen, Woodenbridge, and Coollattin

For golfers, the 85th Augusta Masters once again evoked visions of lush, sweeping greens, greener jackets, perfect water features, blazes of colour and instantly recognisable golf holes. And so many great golfing memories.

Perhaps that is why golf courses around the world are so eager to boast their own ‘Amen Corner’. Ireland has several* and it is understandable that clubs will use this as part of their marketing efforts. But taking the next step up and claiming to be the Augusta of Ireland is a bold, bold statement.