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Portmarnock Golf Club

Set on a slender stretch of land just north of Dublin, Portmarnock Golf Club is defined by its measured routing, championship history and reputation, having hosted Irish Opens, a Walker Cup and leading amateur events.

  • Carts: No
  • Caddies: Yes
  • Airport: Dublin - 15 mins
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Portmarnock Golf Club

A peninsula links of lasting quality

Set on a narrow peninsula, this a Golf Digest-ranked links is widely seen as a future Open venue.

Original design by Mungo Park

Founded in 1894 with enduring design integrity

Championship length and balance

Par 72 layout stretching to 7,466 yards

Major amateur and professional host

Irish Open and Walker Cup venue

Natural peninsula routing

Surrounded by sea on three sides

Walking-only traditional links

No carts; best experienced on foot

Close to Dublin City and airport

Easily played on arrival or departure

Portmarnock Golf Club sits on a narrow peninsula just north of Dublin, where golf has been played since 1894 following a design by Mungo Park. The routing moves with quiet assurance across firm, open ground, with the sea present on three sides yet rarely overpowering the strategy. Instead, the course reveals its strength through balance, where no single hole dominates and each asks a measured question. 

It has hosted multiple Irish Opens, a Walker Cup and leading amateur championships, reinforcing its standing as one of the game’s most respected tests. At 7,466 yards, it is a championship course built on restraint rather than spectacle, rewarding positioning and control throughout. Its proximity to Dublin Airport allows for a round shortly after landing, making it both accessible and deeply rooted in tradition.

 

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Plan with our team

Sean Benville
Alison Duffin
Susan McCann

Designed specifically for you.

From the first tee to the final craic at the 19th hole and beyond, let our expert planners curate your perfect journey. Backed by decades of family tradition, we handle every detail so you can focus on the game.

Plan with our team

Designed specifically for you.

From the first tee to the final craic at the 19th hole and beyond, let our expert planners curate your perfect journey. Backed by decades of family tradition, we handle every detail so you can focus on the game.

Sean Benville

Sean Benville

Trip Planning Manager

Alison Duffin

Alison Duffin

Events Manager

Susan McCann

Susan McCann

Chief Operating Officer