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The city of Dublin and the East Coast around Kildare and Wicklow boasts some of the finest and parkland courses in the world. Located on Dublin’s doorstep, just a stone’s throw away from Dublin city centre and only 30 minutes’ drive from Dublin International Airport, this collection of premium golf courses and resorts promises you an exclusive golfing experience in the finest golf destination in the world.

The Dublin East Coast Golf Alliance makes it easy for you to stay and play in some of the top hotels and courses in Ireland, with each course having its own unique characteristics.

Walk in the footsteps of golfing legends. Challenge yourself on the very courses which have hosted the esteemed Irish and European Opens, The Seve Trophy as well as the in 2006. Whether you are here for business or pleasure you’ll find a unique golfing experience that fits perfectly with your own personal tastes and ticks the box of one of the world’s many courses that you have to play.

With the buzz and atmosphere of Dublin city on your doorstep and a world of breathtaking countryside to explore, the Dublin East Coast Golf Alliance promises you the best of both worlds with the warmest of welcomes and “craic “.

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For further information please contact: Áine Mangan: [email protected] www.dublingolfalliance.com T HE LUB ISLAND GOLF C

The Island Golf Club “The Definition of Links Golf”

Course: Links Length: 6,902 yards : 71

The Island is a championship links course, located just 15 minutes from Dublin International Airport. This traditional links is bordered by the sea on three sides and boasts the highest sand dunes on the East Coast, offering golfers a classic links experience with a great variety of shots.

The Island is a course steeped in history and tradition. Until 1973, the Island was approached by boat across the Malahide Estuary.

• Ranked 12th Links Course in Ireland • Qualifying Course for 2013, 2014 and 2016.

The Island Golf Club - Corballis, Donabate, Co. Dublin www.theislandgolfclub.com E: [email protected] T: +353 (01) 843 6205 The Island Druids Glen

Glen Course: Parkland Length: 7,046 yards Par: 71 Heath Course: Parkland Length: 7,011 yards Par: 71

Druids Glen is located just 30 minutes drive from Dublin city centre and enjoys a breathtaking setting in wonderful Wicklow, the Garden of Ireland. Druids Glen 5-Star Resort includes 145 bedrooms, spa, leisure facilities and two championship golf courses. The Druids Glen is also known to many as “The Augusta of Europe”.

• Winner European Golf Resort of the Year 2005 • Hosted the Seve Trophy 2002 • Hosted the 1996-1999 • 2006 venue of the Irish PGA Championship

Druids Glen Resort - Newtownmountkennedy, Co. Wicklow www.druidsglen.ie E: [email protected] T: +353 (01) 2870847 Glen Course

Heath Course Powerscourt Golf Club and Hotel

West Course: Parkland Length: 6,352 yards Par: 72 East Course: Parkland Length: 6,421 yards Par: 72

Outstanding among luxury five star hotels in Ireland and set amidst one of the most scenic and historic estates in the country is Powerscourt Hotel, a 200-room resort showcasing Palladian-style architecture and offering guests a host of amenities. Two championship-calibre golf courses, a 30,000-square foot luxury spa by ESPA, a signature restaurant and traditional Irish pub are among this luxury hotel’s distinctive attractions.

The Estate is renowned for its magnificent gardens and the highest waterfall in Ireland and is home of Powerscourt golf club with it’s championship East and West golf courses. The West Course was designed by David Mclay Kidd and the East Course by Walker Cup Captain Peter McEvoy. Both courses are currently rated among Ireland’s top 20 parkland venues and are a must for the discerning golfer’s calendar.

The East Course has hosted the 1998 Irish PGA and the 2001 Irish Seniors Open.

Powerscourt Estate, , Co. Wicklow

Powerscourt Hotel Resort & Spa www. powerscourthotel.com E: [email protected] T: +353 (0)1 274 8888

Powerscourt Golf Club www.powerscourt.ie E: [email protected] T: +353 (01) 204 6033 East Course

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O’Meara Course: Parkland Length: 7,165 yards Par: 73 Montgomerie Course: Links Length: 7,301 yards Par: 72

Carton House is located just 14 miles west of Dublin city centre and 30 minutes from Dublin International Airport. Carton is home to a stylish 165 bedroom hotel, a luxurious spa and leisure suite and two of Ireland’s finest championship golf courses.

• Irish Golf Resort of the Year 2014 • Hosted 2005, 2006 & 2013 Irish Opens • Home to the Golf Union of Ireland and National Golf Academy • Venue for Golfing Union of Ireland National Finals 2014 – 2017 • Venue for World Amateur Championships 2018

Carton House, , Co. Kildare www.cartonhouse.com E: [email protected] T: +353 (01) 651 7720 O’Meara Course

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The Palmer Ryder Cup Course: Parkland Length: 7,337 yards Par: 72 Smurfit Course: Links style Length: 7,277 yards Par: 72

This AA Five Red Star Country House Hotel located on the banks of the only 30 minutes minutes drive from Dublin city centre. Facilities at the K Club include 69 bedrooms, apartments and villas, a luxurious spa and two championship golf courses. Play two contrasting golf course designed by which have played host to both the and The Ryder Cup at one venue.

• Winner AA Ireland Hotel of the year 2011 • Host to the Ryder Cup 2006 • Home of 13 Smurfit European Opens • Conde Nast European Resort of the Year 2005

The K Club - , Co. Kildare www.kclub.ie E: [email protected] T: +353 (01) 601 7200 The Smurfit Course

The Palmer Ryder Cup Course Mount Juliet

Jack Nicklaus Signature Course: Parkland Length: 7,300 yards Par: 72

With a variety of room types, guests can choose from 31 rooms in Mount Juliet House which includes a Michelin Star , 16 Clubhouse rooms and 10 Rose Garden Lodges. Mount Juliet is Ireland’s leading country estate and is renowned for 5 star service and hospitality in luxurious and relaxed settings.

Our Jack Nicklaus golf course has hosted a number of high profile golfing events including the 2002 and 2004 American Express , which were won by and Ernie Els and 3 Irish Open Championships. The course attracts avid golfers and many would view this course as one of the finest in Ireland. Mount Juliet House is an architectural gem, the main house paying tribute to eighteenth century craftsmanship while the 1500 acre estate is steeped in history dating back to the 15th century and includes the Mount Juliet equestrian centre, the famous dog kennels, the 18th century walled gardens and fishing lakes.

Tiger Woods declared that Mount Juliet presented”perfect fairways… and the best greens we have putted on all year”

Mount Juliet, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny www.mountjuliet.ie E: [email protected] T: +353 (0)56 777 3000 Jack Nicklaus Signature Course Co. Louth Golf Club - Baltray

Course: Links Length: 7,031 yards Par: 72

Located at Baltray, formerly a fisherman’s village at the mouth of the River Boyne, north of the medieval town of Drogheda, Co Louth Golf Club was established in 1892. The golf course sits on a 190 acre site of seaside links terrain and has built a reputation of being one of the finest and most enjoyable courses in Ireland. The present layout remains largely unchanged from the design laid out by renowned course architect Tom Simpson in 1938.

The course has two nine hole loops. A remarkable feature of the layout as it winds its way through the dunes is that the player seldom feels that any two holes play in exactly the same direction.

Consistently ranked among the Top 10 courses in Ireland, this classic Links has hosted many top amateur and professional events, most notably the Irish Open in 2014 and 2019.

County Louth Golf Club, Baltray, Drogheda, Co. Louth, Ireland. www.countylouthgolfclub.com E: [email protected] T: +353 41 988 1530 Portmarnock Golf Club “Voted the number 1 golf course in Ireland 2014”

Championship Course: Links Length: 7,466 yards Par: 72

Portmarnock is arguably the best Championship Course in Ireland. It has hosted all of major championships from the Irish Ladies Close to the Irish Open and also some of the world’s biggest events including the Canada Cup, now the , in 1960, won by Arnold Palmer and Sam Snead, and the Walker Cup in 1991. Amongst the winners of nineteen Irish Open Championships were , , , , , Jose Maria Olazabal, Ben Crenshaw, Hubert Green, John O’Leary, Mark James, Ken Brown and Michael Campbell.

Golf Links Road, Portmarnock, Co. Dublin www.portmarnockgolfclub.ie E: [email protected] T: +353 (0)1 846 2634 Hire clubs from per set, €35 per week

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