New Podcast: Exploring the "Irish Rarity" of Curracloe Links
In a recent episode of Golf Innerview with Ann Liguori, Edward Doyle, Director of Golf at Druids Glen and the highly anticipated Curracloe Links, joins the show to discuss the birth of Ireland’s newest seaside masterpiece.
The episode, titled "An Irish Rarity Awaits," delves into the 26-year journey to bring golf to this specific site in County Wexford—a project that marks the first-ever Irish design for award-winning architects Dana Fry and Jason Straka.
Key highlights from the interview include:
The Rarity of New Links: Doyle explains why securing a true links site in Ireland is an incredibly rare occurrence in the modern era, making Curracloe a landmark addition to the global golf landscape.
A 26-Year Vision: The Neville brothers (the project’s developers) spent over two decades identifying and securing this unique terrain, which sits adjacent to the iconic Curracloe Beach.
The Fry/Straka Touch: The discussion highlights why Fry/Straka was the right choice for this project, focusing on their ability to blend strategic, world-class architecture with the environmentally sensitive nature of the Irish coastline.
The Road to 2027: With a grand opening set for April 2027, the course is poised to become a cornerstone of the "Sunny Southeast" of Ireland, offering a fresh, modern take on traditional links play.
For those interested in Fry/Straka’s work, this interview provides a behind-the-scenes look at the firm’s expansion into Ireland and the meticulous planning required to build on one of the world's most coveted types of terrain.