Tulfarris Hotel & Golf Resort

Take your camera and enjoy the tree-lined fairways, immaculate greens and the vibrant colours in the surrounding flowers.

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Distance From Course: 20 miles

A mix of heathland and parkland the course is long but fair and can be enjoyed by golfers of all abilities due to the large fairways on most holes. Many golfing commentators put the Heath course on the same standing as the Glen. Our recommendation is to play both and decide for yourself.

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Distance From Course: 20 miles

The "Monty" course is long but can be enjoyed by handicap golfers as the fairways are wide and poor shots do not get punished all the time that is of course if you stay away from the deep bunkers. There are no signature holes to speak of just a good all round course. 

More about Carton House Montgomerie Course
 

Distance From Course: 17 miles

15 miles from Dublin in the Carton House Estate and considered to be the easier of the two courses at Carton House the O’Meara is as close to a top class California Parkland course as you will find in Ireland.

More about Carton House O'Meara Course

Distance From Course: 18 miles

Regularly ranked in the top 3 parkland golf courses in Ireland, this Arnold Palmer designed golf haven is a must play ‘badge of honour’ that has hosted the top golf players in the world. The Ryder Cup in 2006, the 2016 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open where we saw Rory McIlroy’s European Tour Shot of the Year and 11 European Opens testify the importance of Palmer North Course to European Golf. 

More about The K Club Palmer North Course

Distance From Course: 13 miles

Retief Goosen won on this course in 2004 and Colin Montgomerie ended an 18 month trophy drought here in 2007. For the handicap golfers take advantage of the numerous tee box options and don’t try to be a hero. 

More about The K Club Palmer South Course

Distance From Course: 13 miles

There are not many places in the world like Powerscourt Golf Club, Only 30 minutes from Dublin airport, you feel like you have entered a different world. The two championship golf courses are situated among the truly magnificent Powerscourt Estate which is home to 1,000 acres of what needs to be seen to be believed. Powerscourt is everything that symbolises Ireland’s natural beauty.

Distance From Course: 16 miles

About Hermitage Golf Club 

Located to the West of Dublin, Hermitage Golf Club is a parkland course with a championship set up. It is a welcome change of pace from some of the more predominant links golf experiences in the area. A gentle front nine at the top of the valley quickly changes gear into a challenging back nine with some spectacular golf holes as you work your way up and down the valley and running alongside the river. The 10th hole as a camera worthy 200ft drop into the valley leaving little margin for error or you end up in the river – it is definitely “one for the books” and is known as one of Irelands best golf holes. 

We highly recommend Hermitage as a golf course to consider within your wider Dublin golf course itinerary. It is only 25 minutes from the city which makes it very popular with the rich and famous of the city too. The landscape and surroundings make Hermitage Golf Club feel a million miles from the city hence its popularity. With continual re-investment, the golf course boasts amongst the very best greens in the Dublin area, some unforgettable holes and a tricky finishing hole which could break many a scorecard!

 

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Distance From Course: 17 miles

Kilkea Golf Course, located just an hours drive from Dublin city centre and Dublin airport, is an 18-hole course which boasts views of a 12th century castle (the oldest continuously inhabited castle in Ireland) on every fairway. 

In constructing this championship course, the designers have cleverly used the River Griese as a natural hazard flowing through the Castle grounds and estate. The combination of this water and a variety of other hazards and interesting greens ensures the golfer playing the course has a considered challenge on his or her hands. You will encounter the River at almost every hole. Two lakes have also been included in the course design, adding to the overall difficulty of this stunning golf course.
 

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Distance From Course: 19 miles