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Best Golf Courses in Dublin

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✍️ Rob Houston | ⏰ 7 min read

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Top Golf Courses around Dublin

Ireland’s capital city is without doubt one of the most attractive and vibrant in Europe, add to this the surrounding golf courses and you have one of the best destinations in the world for a golf break.

A great mix of courses are on offer around Dublin, from Championship layouts like the Ryder Cup course at The K Club, fantastic coastal courses such as The Island and Portmarnock Links to the resort courses of Druids Glen and Carton House.

With so many of the best courses in one place, you can't beat a golf break to Dublin. Read on to discover the courses our experts have played and consider the best in Dublin or check out some of the best golf holiday deals in Dublin >>

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Druids Glen Golf Course

<p>With two extremely picturesque courses on-site both measuring over 7000 yards, this venue is a championship test for all levels of golfer. Not only does Druids Glen present one of the best courses in Dublin, it is renowned for having one of the best par 3's in golf.</p> <p>You may have heard of Druids Glen being referred to as the Augusta of Ireland, and this is because the 8th hole here is reminiscent of the 16th at Augusta National. It is simply stunning. </p> <p><a href="/druids-glen-golf-hotel">More info on Druids Glen &gt;&gt;</a></p> <table><thead> <tr> <th>Druids Glen facts</th> <th></th> </tr> </thead><tbody> <tr> <td><strong>Location</strong></td> <td>Kilmacullagh, Co. Wicklow</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Length</strong></td> <td>7,046 yards</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Par</strong></td> <td>71</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Designed by</strong></td> <td>Pat Ruddy &amp; Tom Craddock</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Established</strong></td> <td>1995</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Hosted Irish Open</strong></td> <td>4 times (1996-99)</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Where to stay</strong></td> <td><a href="https://www.yourgolftravel.com/golf-breaks/ireland-dublin">Dublin</a> or <a href="https://www.yourgolftravel.com/golf-breaks/ireland-wicklow">Wicklow</a></td> </tr> </tbody></table> <blockquote> <p><em>"Ireland is famous for its links golf and rightly so, but when it comes to a relaxing day on a beautiful parkland layout, it's tough to beat a round at Druids Glen."</em><br> <strong>Huw (UK &amp; Ireland Team: Handicap 5)</strong></p> </blockquote> <p>Call <strong><a href="tel:+448000436644">0800 043 6644</a></strong> to speak to Huw about playing this course.</p>

The K Club - Ryder Cup Course

<p>With Ian Woosnam leading the way, the 2006 Ryder Cup saw one of Europe's most dominant performances. A week which was somewhat overcast by emotion for Darren Clarke, he stepped up and was part of an incredible final day which saw Henrik Stenson sink the winning putt.</p> <p>The stadium style course is one of Ireland’s best and despite the wealth of quality links layouts on the Emerald Isle, this inland course is simply majestic.</p> <p><a href="/the-k-club-resort">More info on The K Club &gt;&gt;</a></p> <table><thead> <tr> <th>The K Club - Ryder Cup Course facts</th> <th></th> </tr> </thead><tbody> <tr> <td><strong>Location</strong></td> <td>Staffan, Co. Kildare</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Length</strong></td> <td>7,350 yards</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Par</strong></td> <td>72</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Designed by</strong></td> <td>Arnold Palmer</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Established</strong></td> <td>1991</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Where to stay</strong></td> <td><a href="/the-k-club-resort">The K Club</a> or <a href="https://www.yourgolftravel.com/golf-breaks/ireland-dublin">Dublin</a></td> </tr> </tbody></table> <blockquote> <p><em>"I don’t think I’ve played a more green and lush course than The Palmer / Ryder Cup course at The K Club. It’s incredibly well manicured and the greens were lightning quick even in October."</em><br> <strong>Oliver (Marketing: Handicap 1)</strong></p> </blockquote> <p>Call <strong><a href="tel:+448000436644">0800 043 6644</a></strong> to speak to Oliver about playing this course.</p>

Carton House - Montgomerie course

<p>There are two very different courses at Carton House - an inland links course designed by Colin Montgomerie and the O'Meara, a parkland style course.</p> <p>The Montgomerie course has hosted the Irish Open more than once and is a course where the deep bunkering easily come into play. It's an interesting layout with long grass and is heavily undulating and best yet, it's only 15 miles from the city so makes for a perfect <a href="https://www.yourgolftravel.com/golf-and-city-breaks">golf and city break</a>.</p> <p><a href="/carton-house-golf-hotel">More info on Carton House &gt;&gt;</a></p> <table><thead> <tr> <th>Montgomerie course facts</th> <th></th> </tr> </thead><tbody> <tr> <td><strong>Location</strong></td> <td>Maynooth, Co. Kildare</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Length</strong></td> <td>7,301 yards</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Par</strong></td> <td>72</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Designed by</strong></td> <td>Colin Montgomerie</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Established</strong></td> <td>2003</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Hosted Irish Open</strong></td> <td>3 times (2005-06, 2013)</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Where to stay</strong></td> <td><a href="/carton-house-golf-hotel">Carton House</a> or <a href="https://www.yourgolftravel.com/golf-breaks/ireland-dublin">Dublin</a></td> </tr> </tbody></table> <blockquote> <p><em>"My tip before you arrive here is to practice your bunker play, as there are a lot of deep bunkers, and when the wind gently catches your ball you know that's where they'll end up!"</em><br> <strong>Rick (Marketing: Handicap 12)</strong></p> </blockquote> <p>Call <strong><a href="tel:+448000436644">0800 043 6644</a></strong> to speak to Rick about playing this course.</p>

Frequently asked questions for playing the best golf courses in Dublin

Some helpful information for planning and playing golf in Dublin. From lush parkland golf courses to fast-running links golf courses, Dublin has everything you'd need to play some great golf.

How far are the best golf courses from Dublin City Centre?

If you're staying in Central Dublin most of the golf courses are just outside the city centre. Golfers heading to Portmarnock is around 40 minutes north whilst The European Club is around an hour south of the city. Royal Dublin is one of the nearest, located around 20 minutes away.

What golf tournaments have been held in Dublin?

The European Open and Irish Open have been regularly played in Dublin. Courses such as Portmarnock, The K Club, Carton House and Druids Glen have played host the most. The Ryder Cup was also played at The K Club in 2006.

More About Rob

Handicap: 18
Favourite Course: Royal Portrush
My 'Expert' areas: Wales, Scotland, Open Championship Courses
Best trip I've done: Trump Turnberry
Where my next trip is to: Valderrama,the first European Ryder Cup venue.

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