Royal Dublin Golf Club

Unknown · 18 holes · Par 72

Independently reviewed
Updated Apr 2026
Green Fee
Contact for rates
Holes
18
Par
72

Overview

{"terrain":"Classic championship linksland on Dublin Bay island","wind":"Bay and Atlantic winds significant daily factor","difficulty":"Championship difficulty, demanding from back tees","pace":"Approximately 4.5-5 hours for 18 holes","experience":"Historic championship golf with European Tour pedig

History

{"championship":"George Colt design, 17-time Irish Open host","internationalEvents":["17-time host of the Irish Open Championship","Walker Cup and Curtis Cup matches","European Tour significant venue","Olympics test event venue (2016)"],"notablePlayers":"Entire European Tour history, world's greates

Signature Holes

0

Iconic par-3 surrounded by rough, strategic green placement, signature hole

1

Dramatic two-shot hole with marsh hazards, classic links challenge

Pros & Cons

✓ The Good

  • Iconic historic championship venue (1889)
  • 17-time Irish Open Championship host
  • George Colt classic design
  • Close to Dublin Airport (10 minutes)
  • World-class facilities and hospitality
  • Bull Island unique setting in Dublin Bay

✗ The Challenges

  • High green fees (€185-225)
  • Members' preference in peak season
  • Strict dress code and etiquette
  • Limited public access (members' introductions preferred)
  • Can be very challenging in wind
  • Slow play common due to difficulty