Since its foundation in 1910, Dun Laoghaire
Golf Club has built up an impressive array
of approximately 85 Cups & Trophies, won
many esteemed accolades, such as the IGTOA
Parkland Course of the Year 2016, and has
hosted many prestigious events, such as hosting
the Curtis Cup in 2016.
The prestigious 39th Curtis Cup Match was a
three-day competition, where eight players
from Great Britain & Ireland took on their
counterparts from USA. With three foursomes
and three fourball matches on each of the first
two days, and eight singles matches on the final
day, a total of 20 points was up for grabs. Irish
interest were represented by Maria Dunne and
Leona Maguire (who also played in 2010 and
2012), but the home supporters were very much
cheering for a GB&I win. Their voices were
heard, as the Great Britain & Ireland team went
on to win 11½ to 8½ in the end.
As you would expect from a golf club of this
standard, the practice and teaching facilities
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at Dun Laoghaire Golf Club are, quite literally,
second to none. From a 13-bay covered driving
range and dedicated chipping and bunker
practice areas to its state-of-the-art Academy
with indoor swing and putting studios and the
most up-to-date golf tutoring software. There’s
also a fully stocked golf shop and resident golf
professional.
The clubhouse, with its bars, restaurants and
well-appointed function rooms, is one of the
finest facilities of its kind.
The Clubhouse enjoys panoramic views over
the Middle and Lower courses, and the Wicklow
hills, Irish coastline and beyond. The spacious
putting green beside the clubhouse boasts
similar panoramic views, providing a welcome
distraction before your game. Pack in your
camera, you won’t regret it.
Be sure to make it part of your playlist this year.
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