Dunsany,
nr Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath
Office
+353 (0)1 689 3000Pro shop
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Cormac Ryan (Golf Mgr)The Course:
18 holes. Open parkland. Gently undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Woodland and open countryside.
Designer:
A Jack Nicklaus Signature Course
53.537859
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36 km NW of Dublin
Killeen Castle Golf Club: In the grounds of Killeen Castle, parts of which date from 1191, Jack Nicklaus has crafted a fabulous parkland golf course. Opened in 2009 and host to the Solheim Cup just two years later, here is a wonderfully expansive, big dimension, championship design.
Much of the layout occupies pleasantly open undulating terrain. Here you'll find good-width rolling fairways leading to large and sometimes wickedly sloping greens. En route to the putting surfaces you will need to navigate past a stylish and often prolific array of bunkers that come in all shapes and sizes.
Killeen Castle is home to a fine array of golf holes. The standout par-5 12th is played to an attractive rock-wall lined green; a small waterfall and Swilken-style bridge attractively complement the scene. On the heavily water-defended closing stretch, another "signature" hole, the par-3 16th, demands a tee-to-green carry over water. More water threatens on the par-4 17th, with a small lake hugging the fairway as it curves round from left to right.
To end your round the threateningly bunkered par-4 18th brings you back up a gentle incline, the castle providing a stunning backdrop to the final green. On many holes you will be playing in full view of the impressive 12th century castle. On other holes only the castle's turrets and battlements are glimpsed above the fescued links-style mounding, which lines and defines the fairways.
Beyond the course you look out onto pleasantly rolling, partly wooded countryside, without roads or housing intruding on your enjoyment of this natural setting. An excellent golf course with top-quality facilities throughout.
Stay&Play at Killeen Castle: luxury onsite accommodation available, see Where2Stay section below.
Visitors welcome on weekdays (except Weds) and Sundays.
Must book in advance. Maximum handicap: men 28, women 36.
Soft spikes only. Players generally walk this course. Golf carts available for hire. Caddies available.
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The development plans for Killeen Castle include a luxury hotel centred on the wonderfully restored 12th century castle and abbey. For the time being onsite accommodation is available in the Hunters Yard Lodges and Rose Cottage.
Killeen Castle has hosted top-level professional events, not least the Irish Ladies Open and 2011 Solheim Cup. For more details see Top Golf Tournaments at Killeen Castle Golf Club.
Ireland's 49th best course (Golf World, 2023).
Killeen Castle, Dunsany, Co. Meath.
+353 (0)1 689 3000
Visit websiteKilleen Castle Golf Resort & Lodges can boast onsite accommodation in the Hunters Yard Lodges and Rose Cottage, which are situated within the castle demense and adjacent to the manicured walled gardens. The well-appointed guest rooms are complete with superking or double/twin beds, smart TV and high-speed internet.
Killeen Castle
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Knightsbrook; Carton House; Roganstown; St Margaret's; Luttrellstown Castle; Castleknock.
Dunboyne, Co. Meath
+353 (0)1 801 3500
Visit websiteOne of the leading Meath hotels, Dunboyne Castle stands on 2 acres of mature manicured lawns and gardens. The Castle's most unique attribute is the peaceful oasis it offers guests while also located only 11 miles from Dublin's City Centre and close to the wonderful array of golf courses around Ireland's capital.
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Luttrellstown Castle; Castleknock
The majority of our featured courses Around Dublin are within 30 km of this hotel.
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Walker Cup: the 50th playing of this prestigious men’s amateur event sees the GB&I go head-to-head against the defending USA team at Cypress Point Club, California (Sept 6-7).
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Lottie Woad: 21-year-old Woad burst onto the professional scene in July, with wins in the Women’s Irish Open (as an amateur) and three weeks later in the Women’s Scottish Open (as a professional). She nearly picked-up a major championship, placing third in The Evian in the same month.
Pádraig Harrington: the ever-likeable Irishman added the (British) Senior Open Championship title to his stellar array of tournament successes. His win came on Sunningdale’s spectacular Old Course. Harrington had already bagged the U.S. Senior Open title in June this year.
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Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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