Guinness and Golf in Dublin
Among the best things about golfing around Dublin is, well, Dublin. Staying in one of the most lively and historic cities in the world truly enhances the fantastic golf experience. Portmarnock is a must-play and the European Club, County Louth and the Island Golf Club are all excellent. After each round, you can enjoy a fresh pint of Guinness, often with a side of Celtic music.
What We Love About Dublin
Want a quick golf getaway in a city with a burgeoning food scene, great pubs and lively late-night music? We know just the place: Dublin. None of the golf courses we recommend—including the top-50 Portmarnock and the criminally underrated County Louth—are more than an hour’s drive away. That allows you to unpack only once for your stay at one of the many great hotels.
Depending on the group, we like The Merrion, the Shelbourne and the FitzWilliam. When you’re not golfing, there’s plenty to keep you busy. You can learn a little and have a laugh at the Little Museum of Dublin; have fun dining at Fade Street Social; take a private room at the epicurean favourite, Pig’s Ear; and catch some late-night music with a Guinness at O’Donoghue’s. But you will have to pack before you fly home.
Favourite Courses
Portmarnock: The home of Paddy Harrington is ranked #49 in the world
The Island: This charming, must-play course just north of Portmarnock is surrounded by water on three sides
The European Club: Just south of Dublin, Pat Ruddy’s creation features railway sleepers lining the bunkers
Royal Dublin: Formed in 1885, located on Bull Island old club with a parkland
County Louth (aka Baltray): One of the world’s most underrated tracks, it’s a great links course among the dunes and right beside the sea
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