Slow play ruined my experience at this wonderful course. Always enjoy playing Irene but the inconsiderate group ahead of our fourball decided otherwise. Taking more than five hours to play 18 on a hot day isn’t fun. First three holes took an hour. The Hennops River influences several holes and unfortunately its smell, grey water and rubbish is impacting on a beautiful country course. Very sad. Irene’s greens are good, and clubhouse facilities excellent.