For those of you scheduled to play Doonbeg this season the following is a sneak preview of how to get the most from your round. If you haven't scheduled your tee time yet at this new 'must play' the following may entice you to do so on your next visit to the Emerald Isle.

Hole No. 1 - Standing on the first tee of this par 5, your eyes are drawn to the 1.5-mile crescent beach, from which the logo takes its design, and the imposing massive dunes the course is routed through. A wonderful opening hole that sets the tone for the round. An accurate drive to a downhill fairway sets up for your second shot which must avoid a small pot fairway bunker and allow for your third to the green. The large green complex is protected on three sides by an enormous dune.

Hole No. 2 - In the grand tradition of Royal County Down and other famous courses in the British Isles, Doonbeg features several blind tee shots. The first of which occurs on the par 4 second. Your concentration is tested as the spectacular view features a distant mountaintop and peacefully grazing Irish cattle, rather than a clear view of the green. Keep your drive left of center for the best view of the undulating green complex. In order to score well, you must avoid the steep revetted bunker fronting the middle of the green.

Hole No. 3 - The shortest par 4 on the course also offers a challenge with the smallest green, demanding an accurate second shot to insure a par. Faders beware, lining the right side is an old Irish-stacked rock wall.

Hole No. 4 - This inland par 5 offers several strategies based on your shot-making ability. You can choose to drive short of the left bunker or over the dell, according to your talent and the day's wind conditions. A drive which carries the dell will allow the long hitters to go for the green in two. Be careful to avoid the five well-placed revetted fairway bunkers. An existing rock-and-sod wall sits just in front of the asymmetrical green. Well-placed shots should result in a rewarding birdie.

Hole No. 5 - Your drive on this uphill par 4 is to a saddle between the dunes. As you approach your tee shot and the saddle, you will be confronted with breathtaking views of the ocean breakers and the full force of the ocean 'breezes'. The wind makes for an intimidating second shot to an oceanfront green. Consider a low punch running shot to the putting surface depending on the days weather conditions.

Hole No. 6 - A stunning par 4 that runs directly along the ocean. A partially blind tee shot demands that you avoid a deep right fairway bunker. In order to card a low score your second shot should be to the middle of the green or slightly right.

Hole No. 7 - The first of the par 3's is also the longest. It is nestled in a 'coliseum' of dunes that frame the hole. The green is designed to accept a links-style run-up shot with a long club, perhaps the best option for safely reaching the putting surface. Even if your not playing them, on a clear day be sure and visit the back tees where you can glimpse the Cliffs of Moher.

Hole No. 8 - The most demanding par 5 on the course, this is a true three-shot hole, especially into the wind. The third shot is toward the ocean and heavily influenced by the days breezes. An accurate approach close to the day's pin position is critical to avoiding a three-putt on this huge undulating green, reminiscent of the Old Course at St. Andrews. The back of the green offers a picturesque ocean view.

Hole No. 9 - This short par 3 demands an accurate iron shot to a small green which is protected by a pot bunker right, influenced by the dunes right and back, and whose left-side sits directly on an ocean cliff. In between concentrating on your shots, take time to admire the black rock wall and reverse crescent beach view.

Hole No. 10 - Turning for home you are again faced with a reachable, depending on the weather conditions, risk/reward par 5. If you do lay up favor the right side to allow you the best angle to the green site which is 'sunken' in a dune hollow. The fairway bunkers are true works of art, but best to admire them from a distance than from within.

Hole No. 11 -If you hit the putting surface on this elevated par 3, you're faced with one of the easier greens on which to make birdie. Whatever you do, your tee shot needs to avoid the intimidating very deep sod-wall bunker short right.

Hole No. 12 - This straight-forward hard par 4 demands a solid drive. Again the best strategy to accurately reach the large green complex, which sits between a dune and a rock-and-sod wall, is a long run-up shot.

Hole No. 13 - This gorgeous par 5 features a true blind-drive to a natural fairway. The second shot must stay left in order to allow the proper approach to an elevated green.

Hole No. 14 - The darling of the photographers, this par 3 may be one of the most remarkable par 3's in the world. Short is dead, so try and ignore the breathtaking and distracting views of the ocean and make a good swing. A tee shot which results in a par or birdie here may be the shot of your trip, and definitely worthy of retelling in the 19th hole.

Hole No. 15 - This magnificent par 4 plays entirely along an ocean ridge. A good drive will ensure a memorable second shot to a green sitting in a natural dune amphitheater.

Hole No. 16 - This downhill par 3 features a large putting surface that will cause many a three-putt. Which will still be a better score than if your tee shot finds the twin sod-wall bunkers guarding the left side.

Hole No. 17 - This inland par 4 is bordered by a rock-and-sod wall entirely down the left side. The best position off the tee is left of center to allow the best angle for the challenging second shot to an elevated green. If you miss, miss left for an easier up and in. You are rewarded upon reaching the green with stunning views across the Atlantic.

Hole No. 18 - This is one course that no matter how you are playing you hate to see the round end. The ocean stretches the entire right side of the hole. However, bailing out too far left will result in a difficult second shot to a deceptive green that will prove one final test to your putting skills.