Pat Ruddy

Episode 39: An Afternoon with Pat Ruddy – Part 1 of 3 – Ballymote to The Point and Beyond

Part 1 of 3 exploring the life and times of Pat Ruddy – golf course architect, golf journalist, author, bibliophile, historian and publisher. Pat has designed or revised 50 golf courses in Ireland including The European Club, Druids Glen, The Glashedy at Ballyliffin, Sandy Hills at Rosapenna, Donegal Golf Club, Portsalon Golf Club,

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Episode 24: ODG Series #3 – Eddie Hackett with Ally McIntosh

The ODG Series returns with an episode focussed on the Irish golf course architect Eddie Hackett. Hackett was involved in creating or revising over 100 Irish golf courses for 30 years from the mid 1960’s until his death in 1995. Hackett is best known for his designs of links courses such as Waterville, Carne Golf Links, Donegal, Ballyliffin Old, Enniscrone and Connemara. Our regular architecture contributor Ally McIntosh joins us to explore Hackett’s legacy.

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