1
3
2 4
FRONT NINE- THE GOLF CLUBS
Hole 1 – The European Club
Crafted out of tumbling dunes by Pat Ruddy, The European Club features 18-holes( plus 2 bonus par-3s) of exciting links golf with dramatic views of the Irish Sea. This is seaside golf at its very best, with fastrunning fairways, greens that invite the pitch-and-run approach, acres of tall, waving marram grass, strong winds and the taste of salt in the sea air. Look out for the 470 yards par-4 7th, voted one of the world’ s greatest 100 golf holes. Tiger Woods still holds the course record of 67, shot on July 12, 2002. On the tees of several of the par-4s he said:“ Is this a par-5? Wow … what great optical illusions!”
Hole 2- Druids Glen & Druids Heath
Situated in a scenic location 30-minutes south of Dublin, this double-header venue boats two championship courses to test your golfing skills. Holder of the Irish Open four times in a row between 96 and 99, Druids Glen, often referred to as the‘ Augusta of Europe’, is a challenging parkland layout that can be tough to negotiate with water being a threat on several holes. Elevation changes, historical landmarks, mature trees and vibrant floral displays add to the interest. The other course, Druids Heath runs
through undulating and mainly open terrain with the mountains, sea and rolling Irish countryside providing stunning vistas throughout.
Hole 3- St Anne’ s Golf Club
While not as famous as some of the other courses on Dublin’ s north coast, St Anne’ s Golf Club is an impressive links layout that’ s lucky enough to be situated on one of Ireland’ s most important ecological attractions: Dublin Bay’ s Bull Island Nature Reserve – a great spot to ensure at least a few birdies of the feathered variety.
Hole 4- Deer Park Golf Club
Set in 450 acres, Deer Park Golf Club is Ireland’ s largest golf complex offering a range of golf courses for players of all abilities. For starters, there’ s an 18-hole pitching and putting range and two excellent 9-holers, the Grace O’ Malley and St. Fintans, each having their own individuality. But the main course is Deer Park’ s wonderful 18-hole parkland course with a stunning backdrop of the Irish Sea and panoramic views of Dublin and its suburbs.
Hole 5- Corballis Golf Links
Offers an excellent opportunity to play a top quality links course at an affordable price. With playable
8