Grange
Castle
One of Dublin ’ s premier parklands , Castle Golf Club is tucked away in quiet Rathfarnham suburbia . It has a lovely rhythm over flattish terrain , which is no doubt a testament to the work of the famous golf architect , Harry Colt . Corridors of evergreens give a dark air to the course and certainly they can make for tight driving , with holes curling left or right . It will only take a few holes to realise that while Castle is a short par 72 , it will make a fool of you if you don ’ t find the fairways . A class course from start to finish .
Beech Park
This very pretty course lies to the south of the N7 . Such is the density of deciduous trees that Beech Park is more woodland than parkland . On the more open front nine trees still shadow you every step of the way . On the back nine the trees close in . Combined with the water features it makes Beech Park a charming round of golf . It is short for a par 72 but the trees add scale and give holes individuality . This is particularly apparent on the club ’ s ‘ Amen Corner ’, where the par five 13th doglegs non-stop around a lake .
Grange
Grange is an old , revered and charming Dublin parkland , designed by none other than James Braid . It is just three years older than nearby Castle , but it has a very different rhythm . The variety of exceptionally attractive trees and terrain means you will find constant shifts in pace , shape of holes and the challenges that face you . Nowhere is this more obvious than the renowned two opening holes – back-to-back par threes . The 1st rises 173 metres ; the 2nd drops 122 metres , over a stream . Trees surround you for both . Walk off with two pars and you should slap yourself on the back . Grange boasts an open woodland feel , something emphasised by the pretty wood which divides the course , and holes demand accurate and intelligent golf as they drift around the trees . It is a quality and colourful course , right next to Marlay Park , with a striking clubhouse and an additional six holes .
Grange boasts an open woodland feel , something emphasised by the pretty wood which divides the course , and holes demand accurate and intelligent golf as they drift around the trees .
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