DESTINATION GOLF 2026
The Island
This is a links course of infinite variety and intrigue. Every hole is different, yet each one bursts with shape and drama. The old run of eight par fours has gone, following a Mackenzie & Ebert makeover( 2020), which introduces two brand new holes( 8 & 9) and the integration of the par three 4th next to the sea. You’ ll still enjoy long and short holes with blind shots, big dunes, ridges, hollows and endless excitement.
You will be absorbed right from the opening tee shot, driving towards the distant sea and Ireland’ s Eye. The back nine are superb as you’ re drawn out to the sea for the second time. And this is where you’ ll enjoy some of the history of the course, with the 11th named Cricket Field( after Grace, the famous English cricketer) and the 14th tee box being the original foundation for the clubhouse.
History, though, should be left till later as The Island tests the very soul of your golfing prowess, while thrilling you step after magical step.
FAVOURITE HOLE
So many holes here are exceptional, but the narrowest fairway in Ireland – maybe anywhere – makes the 318 metre par four 14th a beautiful risk / reward hole, with OB down the right.
WHAT’ S IN THE BAG?
Intelligence all day long.
DID YOU KNOW?
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When you stand on the 14th tee you are standing on the very foundations of the original clubhouse. Before 1973, the only way to access this links was by boat, across the estuary from Malahide.
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