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The Island Golf Club
The Island Golf Club delivers one of the most memorable rounds in Irish golf, right on the Dublin area's doorstep. It's a genuine links test that hugs the estuary and threads through some of the most towering dunes in the area. Every hole feels shaped by the landscape, and once the wind switches the shots you're asked to hit can change in a heartbeat. On a breezy day, keep it low and take plenty of club.
The pedigree matches the setting. The Island hosted The 2019 Amateur Championship and staged regional qualifying for The Open Championship between 2013 and 2017, so it has been examined by elite amateur and professional golfers alike. It also sits among The Top 100 Golf Courses in the UK and Ireland, which makes it a must for anyone ticking off the list.
Founded in 1890 by a group of 10 known as The Syndicate, who ran it until 1950, the club has grown into one of the most desired golf courses in Dublin. It's also an easy add-on to a city tour, with Royal Dublin and Portmarnock Golf Club close by. Pair it with Portmarnock for two contrasting links days, then base yourselves in Dublin for an easy dinner and a well-earned pint at the 19th hole.
Who is this for?
Golfers who want a genuine, dune-lined links near Dublin, with proven tournament pedigree and Top 100 credentials.
Who is it best for?
Links lovers, society trips and keen groups building a Dublin three-course loop with The Island, Royal Dublin and Portmarnock.
Top Offers
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£446
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£448
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£465
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£517
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£531
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£545
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£629
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£632
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£726
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£729
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£738
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£2429
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The Island Golf Club
The land has dictated the layout of the course, with the rugged sandhills forming the backdrop for most of the holes. As you may imagine, length is not the most important factor at the Island, as golfers must negotiate skillfully through the great humps and hollows.
It is possible to be aggressive, as Darren Clarke showed on his way to a course record round of 63 in the 1999 Smurfit Irish PGA Championship, but if you stray off line, the deep rough that covers the dunes is extremely punishing.
With views back across the estuary to the quaint village of Malahide, this rugged links is truly beautiful, and is marked indelibly as a favourite by all those who visit, especially connoisseurs of links golf.
The Island Golf Club is ranked as one of the best courses in Ireland
What Our Golfers Say
9.6
Excellent
20 reviews
Condition overall
9.6
Condition of greens
9.6
Speed of round
About right
Value for money
9.2
Facilities
8.6
Difficulty
Hard
These reviews are from verified Your Golf Travel customers.
Graham
✓2 Oct 2026
Very Good
8.0
A breathtaking course formed within the natural topography with breathtaking scenery. It tough if you are not straight!
Stevie
✓31 Jul 2026
Excellent
10.0
What a amazing place , carved out of a marsh land , unbelievable views , unbelievable condition a true must play course if you are in Ireland or anywhere really.
Gavin
✓15 Jul 2026
Excellent
10.0
Loved this course, wind made the course difficult, but not unplayable though. Very scenic and beautifully designed.
Andrew
✓5 Oct 2025
Excellent
10.0
A gem. Tight, fun, challenging
Richard
✓5 May 2025
Excellent
10.0
Sensational Irish Links of the highest quality. Amazing layout with stunning views and a truly tough links test. The welcome was warm, the pints were cold and the golf was brilliant. It's not a cheap round but it's a great round.
Petter
✓1 May 2025
Excellent
10.0
Mike
✓2 Oct 2024
Excellent
10.0
total pleasure. has to be one of the most beautiful natural layouts on the world. course was interesting, fun, and hard. it rained the entire time we were out there but the course handled the water - no issues, no puddling. greens were in fantastic shape. had an absolute blast
Neil
✓5 Jun 2024
Excellent
10.0
One of the most beautiful golf courses that I have ever played.
Chris
✓18 Jul 2023
Very Good
8.0
good test of golf good course
Marc
✓12 Jul 2023
Excellent
10.0
Wow! Links at its finest A must play if you are in the area
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The Island Golf Club Frequently Asked Questions
What is the dress code for dinner?
Smart Casual
What restaurant do I need to book for dinner?
Clubhouse restaurant
Is there a range on site?
Yes
Are there buggies available to hire?
Yes
How much is the fee for the caddies?
€50 single bag/€90 double bag - gratuities at the discretion of the golfer
Are there any weekend golfing restrictions?
No visitor golf before 3pm on Saturday and 2pm on Sunday
How many bars are there?
There are 2 bars on site
Is there a charge for car parking on site?
There is complimentary parking
