"It is a great honour and privilege to be captain of Loughgall Golf Club for 2011, as we enter the second decade of the clubs history. To the various teams who will represent the club at numerous inter-club competitions throughout the season, I wish you every success and trust that you will enjoy the opportunity to be an ambassador for the golf club. I would like to encourage members and non members to alike to enter the spirit of our new venture this year, “The Captains Charity Hole”. We would kindly ask that for every ball lost in the lake at the 6th hole, you donate £1 in the box provided. The charity which will benefit from the proceeds will be Marie Curie Cancer Care. Finally, can I wish all the members an enjoyable golfing season." David Coote - Club Captain 2011

Get on course for a golf feast… Loughgall Golf Course has been designed to provide all golfers with a test of skill and composure.

And what golfer could ask for more? A course that both challenges and teases offers a credible examination of concentration and confidence. Certainly, the front nine holes of this eye-catching par 72 creation will surely ask some pertinent questions of golfers irrespective of their handicap. The 3547 yards to be covered incorporate the mischievous par 3 5th hole at 223 yards and the testing par 5 9th at 614 yards.

The shorter back nine presents an opportunity to perhaps restore lost ground by picking up shots with short par fours but watch out for the tricky 17th - don't say you haven't been warned! With water hazards, bunkers and some cleverly-placed sloping areas, the course is meant to bring out the best in those using it. The fairways, although generous, still ensure that those guilty of errant shots will pay a penalty whereas smart club selection and strategic play will be rewarded with better scores.

The greens have been constructed to USGA (sand based) specification and with an average size of 700m sq some lengthy putts are usually the order of the day. Overall, if your goal is a golfing challenge in appealing surroundings at a reasonable price, then you will have found it at Loughgall Country Park.