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Course Information / Course Map
Dublin is one of the liveliest and friendliest cities in Europe and with beautiful countryside stretching from County Louth to County Waterford we feature 21 courses from which to choose.Options range from the K Club, venue for the 2005 Ryder Cup, / Portmarnock GC (early booking a necessity) together with other famous names such as Druids Glen, County Louth and the highly rated but modestly priced Rathsallagh GC.Clients often ask us to help them with accommodation in this region and in fact if you were planning a tour then we would advise you to organise your itinerary before you book your accommodation.
Courses
County Louth / Druid's Glen / Esker Hills / Faithlegg / Glasson / Knockanally / Luttrelstown Castle / Mount Juliet / Mount Wolseley / Portmarnock / Portmarnock / Rathsallagh / Royal Dublin / Seapoint / St Helens Bay / St Margarets / The European Club / The Island / The K Club / Waterford Castle / West Waterford
1 Seapoint Golf Club
A new links course designed by European Tour professional Des Smyth, venue of
the 1995 Irish Matchplay Championship.
Located: On the coast 5 miles Northeast of Drogheda
Length: 5900 metres SSS 71
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
2 County Louth Golf
Club
One of the very best links courses in the British Isles, not to be missed if at
all possible. Restricted access at this private club.
Located: On the coast 3 miles Northeast of Drogheda
Length: 6783 yards SSS 72
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
3 The Island Golf Club
A classic Irish links, founded in 1890 this private club has limited availability
weekdays only.
Located: 14 miles North of Dublin
Length: 6053 metres SSS 72
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
4 Portmarnock Golf
Club
One of the most famous championship links courses in the world, very busy early
booking is strongly recommended.
Located: 8 miles Northeast of Dublin
Length: 6497 metres SSS 75
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 36
5 Portmarnock
Links Golf Club & Hotel
Not to be confused with its more famous neighbour, Portmarnock GC, but still an
excellent championship links in its own right. Designed by Bernhard Langer it
is a stiff test.
Located: 8 miles Northeast of Dublin
Length: 6260 metres SSS 73
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
6 Royal Dublin Golf
Club
One of the oldest clubs in Ireland, founded in 1885, this private members club
offers an excellent links course. Restricted access early booking recommended.
Located: 3 miles Northeast of Dublin at Bull Island on coast road to
Howth.
Length: 6922 yards SSS 73
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
7 St Margarets G &
CC
Laura Davies twice won the Irish Holidays Open at St Margarets G & CC. A modern
parkland course that caters specially for the visiting golfer.
Located: 3 miles Northwest of Dublin Airport between N1 & N2.
Length: 6900 yards SSS 73
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
8 Luttrelstown Castle
G & CC
One of Ireland's finest new courses, hosted the 1997 Guardian Irish Open. A parkland
course over rolling terrain it is set in the grounds of the castle.
Located: 7 miles West of Dublin
Length: 6384 metres SSS 73
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
9 The K Club
Set to be the venue for the 2005 Ryder Cup and designed by Arnold Palmer. Top
quality golf together with top quality accommodation on site.
Located: 18 miles Southwest of Dublin
Length: 7200 yards SSS 75
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
10 Knockanally G & CC
Set in the grounds of a 19th century Palladian mansion, this parkland layout has
thrice hosted the Irish Matchplay Championship.
Located: 20 miles west of Dublin on Galway road (M4).
Length: 6424 yards SSS 71
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
11 Druid's Glen GC
A
top quality course that has hosted the Irish Open on several occasions, definitely
worth playing.
Located: 20 miles South of Dublin on N11
Length: 7026 yards SSS 74
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
12 The European Club
A relatively new but highly regarded links course, worth playing.
Located: 30 miles South of Dublin
Length: 6800 yards SSS 72
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
13 Rathsallagh Golf
Club
Rathsallagh Golf Club has attracted much praise from those we have booked to play
there. Designed by Walker Cup captain Peter McEvoy it offers parkland golf to
satisfy the most critical golfer.
Located: 14 miles South of Naas on R 412
Length: 5943 metres SSS 72
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
14 Mount Wolseley G &
CC
Located between the Blackstairs and Wicklow mountains this challenging parkland
course will provide a good test for all golfers.
Located: 15 miles East of Carlow on R 275
Length: 6497 metres SSS 74
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
15 St Helens Bay G &
CC
Ideally located for Rosslare Harbour and the ferry from Wales, this links/parkland
mixture course offers for many their first taste of golf in Ireland.
Located: Near Rosslare ferry terminal, Southeast corner of Ireland.
Length: 6091 metres SSS 72
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
16 Faithlegg Golf Club
A parkland course with many water features and generally immaculate greens.
Located: 6 miles East of Waterford
Length: 6057 metres SSS 72
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
17 Waterford Castle
G & CC
A short ferry trip across the River Suir is required to access this delightful
parkland course.
Located: 2 miles East of Waterford off R 683
Length: 6790 yards SSS 72
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
18 West Waterford
Golf Club
Boasting a Tuscany style clubhouse and having been rated in the top 60 hidden
gems by 'Golf Monthly' West Waterford offers excellent value.
Located: 2 miles west of Dungarvan off N 25
Length: 6802 yards SSS 74
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
19 Mount Juliet
This Jack Nicklaus creation has hosted the Irish Open three times and offers not
only a very challenging course but also boasts a David Leadbetter golf academy.
Located: 10 miles South of Kilkenny off Dublin Waterford road
Length: 7143 yards SSS 74
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
20 Esker Hills G & CC
Created on a unique and natural terrain, this Christie O'Connor designed layout
will provide an excellent challenge together with aesthetics hard to match.
Located: 3 miles Northwest of Tullamore, 1 hour west of Dublin
Length: 6612 yards SSS 72
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
21 Glasson G & CC
Absolutely in the middle of Ireland, this 7083 yard Christie O'Connor designed
layout provides a very good test on the banks of the River Shannon.
Located: 6 miles Northeast of Athlone on N 55
Length: 7083 yards SSS 74
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
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