The visual delights of the setting are something to behold. Set just a few hundred yards from the meandering River Slaney, its rich population of trees and lakes are set against the backdrop of the East Carlow and Wicklow Mountains. Upon inspecting the location, course architect O’Connor commented: “rarely after a first look around a potential site for a golf course had I been so impressed as at Mount Wolseley, not just with the ideal and natural roll of the ground itself, but also with the magnificence of this delightful rural countryside. What we have here is a fair but testing 18 holes of championship golf, none of which will disappoint even the most discerning player”

Measuring over 7,100 yards from the championship tees, there are no easy holes at Mount Wolseley, with wide landing areas the only concession to demanding approaches to almost every green. The 411 yard par 4, 1st hole is a good example of what is to come. A well hit tee shot will leave a 150 yard approach, which must fly all the way due to a serious dip in front of the green. The bunkers are maliciously positioned, where the contours of the green seem to feed the ball to a sandy lie.