Luttrellstown Castle
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Luttrellstown Castle
Luttrellstown Castle has the advantage of routing its golf course
over a vast 567 acre estate, right on the edge of Dublin city. Big, lazy
and expansive, it takes in the River Liffey, as well as sentinel-like
mature trees which have been employed to shepherd holes and
create impressive backdrops… although the castle at the far end of
the course may prove most dramatic of all. There are no climbs,
but the undulations ensure a flowing rhythm to your round while
the trees add scale and drama. It is a surprisingly open course, with
11 holes featuring water, but it is long. At close to 6,800 yards from
the middle tees, you will want to open your shoulders. Stunning
clubhouse and facilities.
Big, lazy and expansive, it
takes in the River Liffey, as well
as sentinel-like mature trees
which have been employed
to shepherd holes and create
impressive backdrops.
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Portmarnock
A links of low, sweet dunes and sensational strategy. Portmarnock,
just north of Dublin city, is revered the world over and with good
reason. Apart from the 5th, the holes are always on show from the
tee and this can lull you into a false sense of security. It’s as if you
can see the whole painting, but not the detail… and that detail is
so vitally important. Holes are so subtle and green complexes so
intricate that smart positioning off the tee is crucial. Only then can
you attack pins on perfect putting surfaces. Employ your bump-and-
run skills as best you can: this is a course where such skills will be
rewarded. Established in 1894 the fabric of the course has changed
little, while the 14th and 15th are two of the most admired and
feared holes in Ireland.
Holes are so subtle and
green complexes so intricate
that smart positioning off the
tee is crucial.