Golf Holidays Dublin: Portmarnock Links, County Louth, K Club, Island

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Our selected golf courses: Royal Dublin - Portmarnock - The K Club - Malahide - St. Anne's - Co. Louth

Portmarnock Architects: Pikeman/Ross 18 + 9 holes: 6,656m: Par 73
Legendary links golf from the 1st Tee to the 18th green, rightly deserves its hallowed status and for many the best course they've ever played: we wouldn't argue. However you play and whatever the weather, Portmarnock is a course you will never forget - for all the right reasons.

N.B. Tee reservations need to be made well in advance due to restricted visiting days.

Royal Dublin Architect: H. Colt 18 holes: 6,281m: Par 72
Eire's only "Royal" course speaks volume's of its history. On a small piece of land (Bull Island) floating in Dublin bay. An absolutely classic test of links golf, long narrow fairways, pot bunkers, ditches and hummocks abound. The original Harry Shapland Colt design has been strengthened by a very sympathetic adjustment of several holes by Martin Hawtree. Stylish Clubhouse too.

Portmarnock Links Architect: B. Langer 18 holes: 6,195m: Par 71
Initially open terrain with little shelter from the ever present sea breeze makes the front nine a stern test of long straight hitting. Along the back nine the hummocks and hillocks slowly grow around you and build towards the climactic finale down the funnel of dunes.

St. Anne's Architect: The Members (1921) 18 holes: 5,669m: Par 70
On the other end of Bull Island to its more illustrious neighbour: a shorter more intricate course that is beautifully maintained. A true links course that is great fun to play, don't be fooled by the overall length as you will need your A-game to succeed at St. Anne's. Everybody enjoys the friendly relaxed atmosphere here: don't make the common mistake of leaving Dublin without playing St. Anne's! Or why not enjoy a Bull Island day, playing here and then Royal Dublin?

The Island
Architect: .
18 holes: m: Par 72.

Once upon a time the only way to reach the Island was by row-boat: thankfully there is now a road!
One of Ireland's lesser known lights whose tight rippling fairways and miniscule Greens will have you working hard between the towering dunes and marshes of the estuary to make your score.

The K Club - Palmer course Architect: A. Palmer 18 holes: 6,519m: Par 72
Clearly designed by Mr. Palmer with Tour golf in mind; a scenic yet exacting test of anyone's golf that runs around the old house through the grounds of the state. Plenty of water hazards en-route, including one called the Liffey! No doubt familiar to anyone who enjoyed watching the dramatic scenes from the 2006 Ryder Cup.

The K Club - Smurfit course Architect: A. Palmer 18 holes: 6,519m: Par 72
On a stretch of land within the grounds a course that is totally different to the Palmer course and offers a different golfing challenge. The Smurfit course is a much more open proposition at first sight, however the lack of tress has been compensated for by the addition of an awful lot of water and sand so that every hole requires a little forethought. The Quarry hole is quite exceptional with an abandoned water-filled quarry running the full length of the hole from Tee-to-Green, a spectacular sight. A very good course in its own right (many find it more fun than the Ryder Cup course).

Co. Louth (Baltray) Architect: T. Simpson 18 holes: 6,113m: Par 73
100% links from start to finish. Often overlooked but more than worth the drive from Dublin. One of our favourite Irish courses and scene of many an Irish Open - including 2009.

St. Margaret‘s Architects: P. Ruddy & T. Craddock 18 holes: 6,226m: Par 73
Hailed as the best new course in Ireland and regular host to the Irish PGA Championship.
A subtle modern design that tips its hat in the general direction of Augusta - particularly between the 11th & 13th.

Malahide
Architect: E. Hackett.
18 + 9 holes: 6,066m: Par 71
Cunning parkland course, that has recently had a lot of time and money spent on its presentation; it is now in top condition.
Three loops of nine holes with water hazards, a few blind shots, elevated greens and always a good buzz in the Clubhouse.

Luttrellstown Castle
Architect: N. Bielenberg
18 holes: 6,384m: Par 72
A tranquil beauty through the established forests of the majestic castle. The land here was once a hunting demesne and still exudes a baronial air. It's lovely to play in such peaceful surroundings yet so close to such a big city.

Other courses to consider

Around Dublin there are a whole host of great courses - some of which you may never have heard of - Swords, Skerries, Charlesland, Hollystown, Howth, Seapoint, Donabate, Carton House, The Hermitage and Woodbrook for example. At these little Clubs you will find great value golf and plenty of home-grown character - call us for the "local knowledge".

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