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 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 can hit you hard all the way home. Low struck shots
may be the only way to play this back nine. Why not take inspiration
from the plaque beside the 16th tee, where Christy O’Connor Senior
started one of the greatest finishes in Irish golf, playing the last three
holes in five under par to win the Carrolls International in 1966.
www.theroyaldublingolfclub.com
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