320 Shades of Greens

An Irish Golfer’s Passion

From north to south, east to west; from Aberdelghy to Youghal and Westport to Wexford - plus everywhere in between - Pat Smyth travelled the length and breadth of Ireland to take on every dogleg, green, fairway, bunker and hazard of Ireland’s unique golfing landscape. 320 Shades of Greens is the culmination of over 5 years of birdies, bogeys and beautiful scenery. Find your local course in this unique reference guide and see if you agree with Pat’s ratings.

The Ultimate Golfers Guide


“The author has confronted a daunting undertaking with admirable honesty. In fact, it is the most accurate and informative book of its type that I have come across”

Dermot Gilleece, Sunday Independent



About the Author

Pat has been an avid golfer for almost 50 years, playing across the globe including courses in Ireland, the UK, Europe and Australia.

If you do not find Pat on the golf course, you will find him with his family and two grandchildren. Pat’s preferred partner on the course is his son, Derek, who is as taken with the sport as much as his father.

Pat is a loyal member of Royal Tara County Meath. Playing as often as he can and enjoys a social chat in the club house after golf.