Originally home to the Jameson Family , celebrated for their Irish Whiskey , Portmarnock Hotel & Golf Links is now an international hotel , situated on the shoreline of a rugged peninsula jutting out into the Irish Sea and home to a magnificent 18-hole championship links .
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Portmarnock Hotel & Golf Links
Originally home to the Jameson Family , celebrated for their Irish Whiskey , Portmarnock Hotel & Golf Links is now an international hotel , situated on the shoreline of a rugged peninsula jutting out into the Irish Sea and home to a magnificent 18-hole championship links .
The Links Portmarnock , designed by Bernhard Langer , opened for play in 1995 . It was fitting that Langer chose this magnificent setting to design his first links course , being a three-time winner of the Irish Open at nearby Portmarnock Golf Club and the Royal Dublin Golf Club . Together with architect Stan Eby , he designed a course that is a challenge for all golfers . Set in the grounds of the old Jameson Estate of St Marnocks , the course has played host to professional and amateur events , including 2008 and 2009 Ladies Irish Open .
The recent investment programme by new owners Kennedy Wilson saw extensive upgrades to the course , the creation of a short game area , riveting of traditional links pot bunkers , grass pathway and enhancements that make full use of the dunes and natural terrain . The investment , also saw the hotel ’ s 90 bedrooms getting refurbished as well as new meeting rooms , a new Spa and Gym and lounge and it is now more welcoming than ever .
With its beautiful setting , on a five-milelong Blue Flag Beach , ‘ Velvety Strand ’, it ’ s hard to believe that Portmarnock Hotel & Golf Links is just 20 minutes from Dublin ’ s city centre and only a 10-minute drive from Dublin airport .
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