Royal Dublin
Founded in 1885, Royal Dublin is Ireland’s oldest links. Its clubhouse
sums up the quality and history embraced by the traditional
out-and-back routing at one end of Bull Island. There are no big
dunes here – this is about the natural twists and turns that make
bump-and-run links golf a joy to play. Low, subtle and often narrow
fairways lead into exceptional greens… but be warned: the deep
bunkers may prove your undoing. You can expect a windy assault
when you reach the turn for the prevailing winds that made the
front nine play benignly, will hammer you all the way home. Being
able to hit low shots may be the only way to play this back nine, but
take inspiration from the plaque beside the 16th tee. Christy O’Connor
played the last three holes in five under par to win the Carrolls
International in 1966, and the plaque marks the starting point.
www.theroyaldublingolfclub.com
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