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Royal Dublin is one of our finest Old Links courses, and founded in 1885, the second oldest course in Ireland. Venue year on year for the Irish Amateur Open, including 2001 and 2002.

In appearance somewhat similar to St Andrews in Scotland, this fine test of golf measures 6,855 yards in length and is a PAR 72.The Golf Course has some of the fastest summer greens in Ireland, well maintained and a credit to the ground staff, Royal Dublin is only a short drive from Dublin Airport and some of our Finest Hotels.If your visit to Ireland takes in this region do not miss the chance to play on one of our Gems of a course, you will not be disappointed. If necessary you can hire golf equipment, caddy cars and caddies here (they are always good humoured whatever your standard of golf !)

Located just a few minutes from one of the busiest City Centres in Europe but presenting the atmosphere of a tranquil park Royal Dublin affords you the chance to play an unusual links course, unusual because the course is laid out on very flat land with few undulations.The narrow fairways place a premium on accuracy and the prevailing winds ensure that the last 9 holes are some of the toughest tests of golf you can play. The 18th hole is a spectacular dog leg with a fully 90 degree bend. The out of bounds has to be carried here and your second, or third shot, to the green has to be fairly accurate as well as the club house is situated a few yards from the green itself !

Although a traditional members golf club, (a jacket and tie is acceptable dress in the main bar, casual in the grill room. Guests are welcome weekdays but to play weekends please call the Secretary / Manager to arrange prior to turning up), the clubhouse has a wonderful atmosphere and the staff and members are amoungst the friendliest you will find in Ireland. The food is wonderful and you could do far worse than spend a full day here, play 36 holes and retire to the well stocked bar for a deserved whiskey and some pleasant company. I've had many a great day here, scored badly but enjoyed the course and company emmensely. I would thoroughly recommend Royal Dublin to all.

GREEN FEES Confirm with course.
RESTRICTIONS Contact Course
ADDRESS The Royal Dublin Golf Club, North Bull Island, Dollymount, Dublin 3
TELEPHONE NO + 353 1 833 6346
DIRECTIONS 3 miles Northeast of Dublin at Bull Island on coast road to Howth
WEBSITE None
EMAIL royaldublin@clubi.ie
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