Druids Glen Golf Club
Newtownmountkennedy
Co Wicklow
Tel (353) 1 287 3600

Located almost 40 minutes drive from The Merrion, this par 72 course is certainly one of Ireland's finest parkland golf courses. Home to The Murphy's Irish Open over the last number of years, this course has received rapturous reviews in both Irish and International golf circles.

Nestled in the heart of Co Wicklow, the garden of Ireland, Druids Glen is known for being both technically demanding and visually appealing - a tough test, a great adventure with an exciting climax!

The oldest links course in The Republic of Ireland, The Royal Dublin was founded in 1885. One of the better-known gems to be found among the links lands of north Dublin, this popular course is located just over three miles (15 minutes drive) from the city centre.

Re-designed by HS Colt in 1919, this course is a regular host to The Irish Open Championships and welcomes over 12,500 visitors to its clubhouse every year.

Situated only 8 miles from Dublin City, this magnificent 18-hole golf links is regarded as one of Ireland's finest courses. Host to many Irish Open Championships and The Walker Cup, these links are surrounded on three sides by The Irish Sea. The wind factor is an inherent part of golf at this great course and can often prove an incalculable opponent!

Located in one of the most picturesque parts of Dublin, stretching along the spectacular East Coast of Ireland, the sense of occassion about your first opening shot will live with you long after you leave for pastures new!

Set in the grounds of a 560-acre country estate dating back to 1436, Luttrellstown golf course is located just 30 minutes drive from The Merrion.

Host to The Guardian Irish Open in 1997, this 18 hole par 72 parklands course is renown for the quality of its green's and is regarded as one of Dublin's finest courses.

Situated just over 18 miles (40 minutes drive) outside Dublin's city centre, this 18-hole championship golf course at The Kildare Hotel & Country Club is of world renown and the location for many top competitions.

Designed by Arnold Palmer, this course is home to The Smurfit European Open, The Irish PGA Championships and is the venue for The Ryder Cup in 2005. An opportunity to play on this course is indeed one to be taken advantage of!

Opened in 1991, this Jack Nicklaus designed golf course is one of Ireland's most well known courses. Located just over an hour and a half outside Dublin, the impressive golf facilities are part of a luxurious sporting estate, which also includes fishing, shooting, riding and archery.

Surrounded by mature parklands, the course has played host to many championships and is a firm favourite on both professional and amateur circuits.

Designed by Peter McEvoy and Christy O'Connor Junior, this stunning championship golf course offers plenty of thrills to keen golfers - many of whom travel from Dublin to play in these tranquil surroundings on a regular basis.

Just 50 minutes drive from The Merrion, Rathsallagh is situated deep in the countryside and so offers players a chance to totally get away from it all!

• St Margaret's (Co Dublin)
• Citiwest Golf Resort (Co Dublin)
• The European Club (Co Wicklow)
• Kilkea Castle Golf Club (Co Kildare)

• Ballybunion (Co Kerry)
• Lahinch (Co Clare)
• Killarney (Co Kerry)
• Baltray (Co Louth)
• Waterville (Co Kerry)
• Ardfert (Tralee, Co Kerry)
• Royal County Down (Co Down)
• Royal Portrush (Co Antrim)
• Ballyliffin (Co Donegal)
• The Old Head (Kinsale, Co Cork)