Golf has been played on the Heath since the 1890's and the present club dates from 1930. A trophy which has come into the possession of the club was played for in 1891 and bears the inscription "Queens County Heath Golf Club".

The course is laid out on open heathland, incorporating three natural lakes and was the first Laois Club to extend to 18 holes over thirty years ago. Furze features prominently on many holes and the course is a plaze of yellow from early Spring onwards.

Major honours won by the club include the Provincial Towns Cup in 1995, Jimmy Bruen Shield in 2000 and the Midland League has been won by the ladies on 5 occasions since 1995.

Facilities available include a 10-bay driving range, lake-side putting green and two practice areas as well as a magnificent clubhouse opened 10 years ago.

Often described as an "inland links" the Heath offers a unique challenge to all levels of golfer.