Type: Links
Par: 72
Championship Length: 7,400 Yards

Formed in 1885 and receiving its royal designation in 1891, The Royal Dublin Golf Club is steeped in the history and tradition of Irish golf. It has been home to many championships, amateur and professional, with the highlights being three memorable Irish Opens staged from 1983 to 1985. In more recent years, The Royal Dublin was host to the Irish Amateur Open for three years and regularly welcomes participants in GUI cups and shields. Among their many interesting visitors in 2004 was former US President Bill Clinton.

Royal Dublin is Ireland's second oldest golf club. The formation of the club was pioneered by a Scot- John Lumsden, a banker. It was then located in the Phoenix Park and moved to Bull Island in 1889 via Sutton. The greens in Royal Dublin are as good as what's around, and Ernie Els in 1998 said that they were "the best links greens I have played in a long time" A traditional out and back format, with the wind usually helping you on the way out.

The Royal Dublin Golf Club, North Bull Island Nature Reserve, Dollymount, Dublin 3, Ireland
Tel: +353 1 833 6346 · Fax: +353 1 833 6504 · Email: info@theroyaldublingolfclub.com