Castleknock,
Dublin 15, Co. Dublin
Office
+353 (0)1 860 9500Pro shop
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Peter O'Hagan Golf SchoolThe Course:
18 holes. Open parkland. Undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Woodland.
Designer:
Tom MacKenzie (of Donald Steel & Co) designed the 2005/06 revamp of the Luttrellstown Castle course.
53.374778
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17 km W of Dublin
From the N4 / M4 approx 12 km west of Dublin take the Lucan exit, and follow direction Lucan. In Lucan turn into Main Street, direction Fort Lucan. After o.5 km turn left and cross Lucan Bridge over the River Liffey, then right following signs to Fort Lucan (R109). After 1.3 km turn left onto R121 direction Clonsilla / Fort Lucan. After 2.7 km turn right direction Luttrellstown Castle GC. After 1 km golf is on your right.
Luttrellstown Castle Resort: This picturesque parkland course is set in the grounds of the famous Luttrellstown Castle, which can be seen as you play the 12th hole. Laid out on gently undulating terrain, the feel here is still quite open, with much new tree planting still to mature.
Undulating greens and substantive bunkering were recently introduced as part of a major redesign, which has considerably enhanced the course. Upkeep and general condition is usually very good, ensuring that Luttrellstown Castle commands an excellent reputation among Dublin's golf societies and visiting green-fee payers. It also commands pleasant views across the Liffey Valley.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance. Handicap required.
Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2021].
Soft spikes only. Players generally walk this course.
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Luttrellstown Castle is one of the 5-star resort locations around Dublin. The luxury resort hotel, a magnificent 15th century Irish castle, is available on an exclusive use basis, and is popular for weddings, corporate get togethers, charity events and the like. The castle has twelve guest rooms and can sleep a maximum of 30 people. Although the golf is now available on a green fee basis, rooms in the hotel cannot be booked on an individual basis.
Ireland's 59th best course (Golf World, 2023).
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Luttrellstown Castle; Castleknock
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Newcastle Road, Lucan, Co. Dublin
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Luttrellstown Castle; Carton House
K Club; Grange; Palmerstown House; St Margaret's; Royal Dublin; Portmarnock; Portmarnock Links.
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