Dublin Golf courses, holidays and playing, Ireland
Ireland has some of the oldest and most historically significant golf courses in the world and golfing enthusiasts and travellers looking for a golf holiday destination would do well to consider Dublin as a holiday idea. Here is a guide to playing golf in and around Dublin.
Dublin and its surrounding areas are known to be host to some of the best golf courses in all of Europe and even tourists who just enjoy the occasional game of golf will appreciate 
a trip to Dublin.
Dublin is home to over 60 golf courses which are more than capable of challenging both beginners and professionals. Most of the courses around Dublin are parkland courses, many of which are world famous. Dublin also has some of the best links in all of Ireland.
The best golf courses around Dublin include the Portmarnock Golf Club, the Royal Dublin and the Portmarnock Golf Links. Of these three, Portmarnock which was established in 1893 is by far the most famous and exclusive course and has hosted many international events through the years.
Players desirous of playing at the Portmarnock Golf Club are advised to book well in advance, since the club favours members and has a limited number of public tee times here. The Royal Dublin Club is one of the oldest golf clubs in Ireland and is very scenic. The Portmarnock Golf Links is located right next door to the Portmarnock GC and its course has been known to challenge even the most experienced players. Other famous golf clubs in and around Dublin include:
- St. Anne’s Golf Club
- Clontarf Golf Club
- K Club
- and the European Club.
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