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The Shelbourne, Dublin
The Dublin classic — a polished arrival or departure base before heading to Portmarnock or The Island.
~25 min from course
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Portmarnock Golf Club
A pure championship links 30 minutes from Dublin — flat, fair, and ferociously consistent.
About this course
Set on a peninsula north of Dublin, Portmarnock is a strategic test that has hosted the Irish Open more times than any other course.
Booking Intel
Weeks- Next tee times released
- March 2027
- Booking window
- 6-12 months in advance
- How to book
- Deposit
- None
Estimates based on prior seasons — confirm directly with the club.
What golfers say
Golfers often single out Portmarnock for its pure, unadulterated links golf experience, a testament to its natural, unforced routing. While some might find the clubhouse a touch old-fashioned or the welcome reserved, the consistent quality of the playing surfaces and the strategic brilliance of its holes — particularly the famed closing stretch — rarely disappoint.
AI summary of common visitor sentiment
Location
53.418, -6.135Get directions →
Amenities
- ✓buggies
- ✓caddies
- ✓pro shop
- ✓clubhouse
Weather & best time to play
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May–September offer the driest weather, longest daylight, and firmest fairways. Shoulder months can deliver bargains and an empty links to yourself.
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Stay nearby
Where to stay nearby
Hand-picked hotels and lodges within a short drive of Portmarnock Golf Club. Book direct on Booking.com.
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The Merrion Hotel
Four restored Georgian townhouses opposite Government Buildings — Ireland's leading art hotel.
~25 min from course
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Nearby in Dublin
Best paired with
Add one of these to make a great two- or three-day trip — all within a short drive of Portmarnock Golf Club.
Carton House (Montgomerie)
Kildare · ~35 min drive
Druids Glen
Wicklow · ~39 min drive
The K Club (Palmer North)
Kildare · ~42 min drive