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Set on a narrow stretch of land near Donabate, The Island Golf Club is defined by towering dunes and encircling water. Founded in 1890 and refined by Old Tom Morris, Eddie Hackett and Martin Ebert, it presents a demanding, traditional test that regularly hosts elite amateur championships and Open qualifying.
The Island Golf Club
A historic course where dunes, sea and championship golf meet.
Layered design across generations
Morris, Hackett and Ebert each shaped the course
Championship test at 6,938 yards
Par 71 links demanding accuracy and control
Elite amateur and Open qualifying venue
Hosts Amateur Championship and Open qualifying
Encircled by sea and natural dunes
Water borders three sides of the course
From runway to fairway in minutes
Just 15 minutes from Dublin Airport
Minutes from Dublin, worlds apart
Quick access from the city to a secluded links setting
Founded in 1890, The Island Golf Club occupies a striking piece of linksland just north of Dublin, where the course sits almost entirely surrounded by water. Early input from Old Tom Morris established its foundations, with later work by Eddie Hackett and more recent refinement by Martin Ebert shaping the course seen today.Â
The routing moves through tall, rugged dunes, with elevated tees revealing narrow fairways and subtly contoured greens. Despite its proximity to Dublin Airport, the setting feels notably removed, with little beyond sand, sea and sky. The course has long been trusted with championship golf, hosting Amateur Championship events and serving as a venue for Open Championship Final Qualifying. Its challenge lies in positioning and control rather than length alone, with wind and firm ground dictating play. It remains a distinctive and quietly exacting test among Ireland’s east coast links.
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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
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
Trip Planning Manager
Alison Duffin
Events Manager
Susan McCann
Chief Operating Officer
