Lacken Pitch and Putt course consists of 18 holes spread over 5 acres. A hidden gem in the heart of Kilkenny City. A challenging mix of short and long holes ranging from 30 metres to 69 metres. What really makes it challenging and unique, is the way the holes are set into the landscape. A mix of flat approaches, downward and upwards slopes make it fun for young and old alike.
Hole 1
This hole is kindly sponsored for 2025 / 2026 by Pat Carroll’s Bar & Off License
The first hole has a difficulty index of 18. Meaning it is the easiest hole on the course. A flat straight approach. A short pitch of 31 meters to the green. The only obstacle is a tree positioned to the right before the green. A mound at the back of the green gives some protection for over hit tee shots.
Hole 2
This hole is kindly sponsored for 2025 / 2026 by Freshco Shop & Deli
The second hole has a difficulty index of 11. A flat straight approach. A pitch of 52 meters to the green. A mound in front, shields the majority of the green. The 3rd tee box is located to the left of the green and the 1st green is located to the right.
Hole 3
This hole is kindly sponsored for 2025 / 2026 by Nolan’s Gala Ardnore
The third hole has a difficulty index of 17. A straight, down hill approach. A pitch of 51 metres to the green. There is a small mound and bush in front of the green. The 5th tee box is located directly behind the green.
Hole 4
This hole is kindly sponsored for 2025 / 2026 by Pierce Purcell
This hole is dedicated to honorary lifetime member Pierce Purcell. Who hand built the embankment and green on this hole. The fourth hole has a difficulty index of 1. Meaning this is the hardest hole in the course. A pitch of 68 metres to the green. A straight, steep uphill approach. The 4th green is located on top of the hill. The green is large and covers the top of the hill mound. Accuracy is vital on this hole.
Hole 5
This hole is kindly sponsored for 2025 / 2026 by Manning Travel
The fifth hole has a difficulty index of 12. A straight, slight uphill approach. A pitch of 48 metres to the green. There is a tree close to the green, that obscures the majority of the green from the tee box.
Hole 6
This hole is kindly sponsored for 2025 / 2026 by Kilkenny Cycling Tours
The sixth hole has a difficulty index of 6. A straight, sharp downhill approach. A pitch of 67 metres to the green. 3 trees sheild the back of the green. There are large trees to the right of the fairway. There is a small mound also at the front of the green. The green is very sloped
Hole 7
This hole is kindly sponsored for 2025 / 2026 by Tom & Dylan Barry – Ashgrove Pitch & Putt Club
The seventh hole has a difficulty index of 4. A straight, slight uphill approach. A pitch of 65 metres to the green. The rise of the hill blocks the view of the green from the tee box. There is a bush to the left of the green, a mound across the front of the green and a slight bank to the right of the green.
Hole 8
This hole is kindly sponsored for 2025 / 2026 by Ryan Home Improvements
The eighth hole has a difficulty index of 15. A straight approach. A pitch of 36 metres to the green. The green is situated on an embankment, with a fairly level approach, that develops to steep slopes to the left and back of the green. There is also a small bush just before the green.
Hole 9
This hole is kindly sponsored for 2025 / 2026 by The World’s End Bar
The ninth hole has a difficulty index of 7. A pitch of 65 metres to the green.
A straight, uphill approach that then develops to a slope downwards towards the green. There is a mound that covers the front of the green. The green is sloped. There are two large trees on the right of the fairway. The Hill completely blocks the view of the green. The landscape is the main obstacle on this hole.
Hole 10
This hole is kindly sponsored for 2025 / 2026 by Jackie Mulcahy Plastering
The tenth hole has a difficulty index of 5. A pitch of 65 metres to the green. A straight, downhill approach shot. A small mound to the front of the green and some young trees are situated near the green.
Hole 11
This hole is kindly sponsored for 2025 / 2026 by ML Windows
The eleventh hole has a difficulty index of 10. A pitch of 55 meters to the green. A straight, steep uphill approach shot. There is a mound to the front of the green. The green is partially obscured from the tee box from the uphill slope and mound. The 6th tee box is situated to the right of the 11th green.
Hole 12
This hole is kindly sponsored for 2025 / 2026 by Cuddihy Window & Door Services
The twelfth hole has a difficulty index of 3. A pitch of 58 metres to the green. A straight steep uphill approach shot. The green is situated on a flat embankment at the top of the hill. Mature trees overhang along the left hand side of the approach, and can stop a pitch shot in its tracks. A shot to the left will see your ball going for a swim in the river nore. Young trees and bushes are dotted around the approach and the right and back of the green.
Hole 13
This hole is kindly sponsored for 2025 / 2026 by Ryan Home Improvements
The thirteenth hole has a difficulty index of 13. A pitch of 40 metres to the green. A straight, very slight up hill approach. The area in front of the green slopes up to the fringe. The 14th tee box is directly behind the green. There is also bushes to the left of the tee box
Hole 14
This hole is kindly sponsored for 2025 / 2026 by Ceramica
The fourteenth hole has a difficulty index of 14. A pitch of 44 metres to the green. A straight, downhill approach. The area behind the green slopes down to the green. There is also a tree behind the green. The area to the left and behind the green is a road. Look for the signs that signal out of bounds. Please be extra careful on this hole. Wait till cars and pedestrians pass by before hitting your shot.
Hole 15
This hole is kindly sponsored for 2025 / 2026 by Doherty’s Bar
The fifteenth hole has a difficulty index of 16. A pitch of 43 metres to the green. A straight, slight uphill hill approach. The green is situated on an embankment. The front of the green is shielded by a small mound. There is a bank at the back of the green that slopes down towards the green. There is also a tree to the left of the green.
Hole 16
This hole is kindly sponsored for 2025 / 2026 by Image Beauty
The sixteenth hole has a difficulty index of 8. A pitch of 64 metres to the green. A straight, downhill approach. The green is situated at the bottom of the slope. There is a embankment on the left of the green with a slope downwards to the green. A bush is situated just in front of the green.
Hole 17
This hole is kindly sponsored for 2025 / 2026 by We Service Heat Pumps
The seventeenth hole has a difficulty index of 2. A pitch of 64 metres to the green. A straight, mostly flat approach. The green is almost completely obscured by a group of tall trees. The green slopes to the right
Hole 18
This hole is kindly sponsored for 2025 / 2026 by Eastgate Engineering
The eighteenth hole has a difficulty index of 9. A pitch of 63 metres to the green. A straight, mostly flat approach. There is a slight rise in the middle of the fairways that obscures the green. There is also a mound across the front of the green. There is also a large bush to the front right of the green
