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Royal Dublin Golf Club
Royal Dublin Golf Club is situated magnificently on Bull Island in Dublin Bay and is only accessible by a rickety bridge, but intrepid visitors can be assured that the heart-stopping journey to the Royal course is well worthwhile.
Originally called The Dublin Golf Club, the course has twice relocated since it was founded in 1885, finally ending up on Bull Island and becoming a 'Royal' golf club in 1889 when Queen Victoria granted Royal patronage.
The club is the second oldest in Ireland, after Royal Curragh Golf Club and is a classic out & back, links golf course. Royal Dublin golf course has hosted The Irish Open on 6 occasions, all of which were held after Harry Colt's re-design of the course in the 1920's.
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Golf Courses at Royal Dublin Golf Club
Royal Dublin Golf Club
Harry Colt's 1920s design has recently been reworked by the esteemed Martin Hawtree, bringing the second oldest club in Ireland into the modern era. The amendments have however been sympathetic, ensuring that Royal Dublin retains its quintessential charm. Although relatively flat when compared to many other seaside layouts, Hawtree's stamp is most visible in the now raised greens, making the proposition even tougher than before.
The standard of the putting surfaces is fantastic, as was testified by Ernie Els, who spent time at Royal Dublin in preparation for the 1998 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. Christy O'Connor Snr was also a fan of the course, the 10 time Ryder Cup player joined Royal Dublin Golf Club in 1959 as its professional and was given honorary life membership in 1988,
The course's position on the sand bank allows spectacular views back to Dublin, and is just a short drive from the town centre and many other revered golfing destinations.
| Par | 72 |
|---|---|
| Designed by | Harry Colt, Martin Hawtree |
| Opened for play | 1885 |
| Blue | 7,269 yards | SSS 76 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,907 yards | SSS 74 |
| Yellow | 6,465 yards | SSS 72 |
| Red | 5,948 yards | SSS 73 |
Irish Open history at Royal Dublin Golf Club
Royal Dublin has held the Irish Open six times, it was the 4th course chosen to host the event after Portmarnock, Royal County Down & Royal Portrush.
| Year | Winner | Country | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Seve Ballesteros | Spain | -10 |
| 1984 | Bernhard Langer | Germany | -21 |
| 1983 | Seve Ballesteros | Spain | -17 |
| 1950 | Ossie Pickworth | Australia | 287 gross |
| 1936 | Reg Whitcombe | England | 281 gross |
| 1931 | Bob Kenyon | England | 291 gross |
How to get to Royal Dublin Golf Club
Royal Dublin Golf Club is situated 3 miles east of Dublin City Centre.
Address: North Bull Island Nature Reserve, Dollymount, Dublin, Ireland
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What Our Golfers Say
8.8
Very Good
12 reviews
Condition overall
9.2
Condition of greens
9.6
Speed of round
66.6%
Value for money
9.0
Facilities
8.6
Difficulty
66.6%
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Yvonne
✓26 Jul 2025
Excellent
10.0
Had a great day from arriving at the course till we left!!! We were looked after very well by the professionals!!! The starter was helpful and pleasant!!! Our fore-caddy John was amazing and we wouldn’t have managed as well without him!! He was helpful but not obtrusive, friendly and great fun!!!! The bar staff were lovely as was the food!!!
Jamie
✓16 May 2025
Very Good
8.0
Lovely set up and wonderful club house with so much history. Food and service was very good - course was in great condition and is located on a lovely links strip - throughly enjoyed it
Richard
✓5 May 2025
Excellent
10.0
A fantastic course with a very warm welcome. A tough traditional links, quite flat overall, but with an unusual backdrop of the Port of Dublin and the iconic towers. Incredibly tough with a three club wind, but still hugely enjoyable.
Gary
✓19 Sep 2023
Excellent
10.0
Amazing place. Another tick off bucket list
Chris
✓18 Jul 2023
Very Good
8.0
good test of golf golf good course
Steve
✓18 Jul 2022
Excellent
10.0
Graham
✓29 Jun 2022
Very Good
8.0
Joao
✓21 Jun 2022
Excellent
10.0
Excelentnt
Inge
✓1 Jun 2022
Very Good
8.0
Steven
✓25 Apr 2022
Excellent
10.0
Another off the bucket list a playable course great condition throughout
Brian
✓6 Mar 2022
Very Good
8.0
Fantastic course in good condition given the time of year.Greens were very good. Facilities were good and the staff were very friendly. We really enjoyed it.
Johan
✓6 Sep 2019
Good
6.0
Royal Dublin is a fairly standard, flat links course which is enjoyable and relaxing to play. It was in very good condition when we played it.
Royal Dublin Golf Club Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a range on site?
Yes
Are there buggies available to hire?
Yes
How much is the fee for the caddies?
£50 plus discretionary
Are there any weekend golfing restrictions?
No tee times before 3pm on Saturday and no tee times before 10am on a Sunday
How many bars are there?
There is 1 bar on site
Is there a charge for car parking on site?
There is complimentary parking
