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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