Dublin is home to some of the finest parkland and links courses and resorts all within easy access of Dublin International airport and the many attractions the capital city has to offer. This region has hosted many prestigious golf tournaments, including Irish and European Opens, the Seve Trophy as well as the Ryder Cup in 2006. To make the most of your golfing trip, and to help in your planning, you can look up the location of the best courses around Dublin on our customised maps.
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Colin Montgomerie & Stan Eby
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Mark O'Meara & Tim Lobb
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Jonathan Gaunt
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Pat Ruddy & Tom Craddock
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Pat Ruddy
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Original course designed by Harry Colt (1920). New course at the current Ballyman Glen location, designed by Martin Hawtree (2006).
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James Braid
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Original layout created by various members. Major redesign and improvements subsequently made by Frederick W. "Fred" Hawtree (1973), Eddie Hackett (1985) and Martin Hawtree (1990s).
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Palmer North course: designed by Arnold Palmer & Ed Seay (1991).
Palmer South course: Arnold Palmer Design Company (2003; lead designer Harrison Minchew).
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Palmer North course: designed by Arnold Palmer & Ed Seay (1991).
Palmer South course: Arnold Palmer Design Company (2003; lead designer Harrison Minchew).
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A Jack Nicklaus Signature Course
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Christy O'Connor Jr.
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Nick Bielenberg
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Tom MacKenzie (of Donald Steel & Co) designed the 2005/06 revamp of the Luttrellstown Castle course.
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Christy O'Connor Jr.
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Original nine-hole layout in 1894 by founders George Ross (Capt) and William C. Pickeman (Secretary), assisted by Scottish professional Mungo Park (who stayed for a year as the Club's first pro). Extended to 18 holes by George Coburn (1896). Third nine (Yellow) added by Fred W. Hawtree (1971). Modifications to the Championship layout by Fred's son Martin Hawtree (2002).
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Original design by Bernhard Langer in association with Stan Eby of European Golf Design (1995); reworked by Jeff Lynch of ReGolf Design (2022).
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Peter McEvoy
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David McLay-Kidd
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Christy O'Connor Jr.
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Original course at the Curragh laid out by David Ritchie from Scotland (1852).
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Original Harry Colt design dates from 1921. Modifications by Martin Hawtree (2002).
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Pat Ruddy & Tom Craddock
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Patrick J. Merrigan
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Major improvements made by Peter McEvoy (1990s).
Presidents Cup: Geoff Ogilvy’s International Team take on Brandt Snedeker’s USA Team at the revered Medinah Country Club, near Chicago. The Internationals are trying to halt a run of 11 consecutive American wins. (Sept 24-27).
French Open: Continental Europe’s oldest national championship, dating from 1906, is once again staged on the Albatros Course at Le Golf National, near Paris. Defending champion is America’s Michael Kim. (Sept 24-27).
Our visit last month included two rounds at Golf de Chantilly, one of France’s most prestigious clubs.
It offers two superb layouts: Le Vineuil, a five-star championship course with a rich history, and Longères, an excellent four-star course that provides a strong and enjoyable test.
The wider Paris region offers plenty more. Courses such as Fontainebleau, Golf de Saint-Germain, and several other top-rated layouts make this area one of Europe’s most rewarding golf destinations, offering a mix of woodland, heathland, and parkland designs.
The Dutch: "It's no' just a game", as they say in Scotland, and that's certainly true at The Dutch. With 5-star services throughout, a lavishly comfortable Loch Lomond-inspired clubhouse, and a superbly designed and presented golf course, one could not ask for more from this top-end private club.
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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