The Island Golf Club

The Island is one of the genuine true links courses. A pleasure to play, with a great variety of shots

Christy O’Connor Sr

Overview

Though one of the first dozen golf clubs in Ireland, and the third oldest in Greater Dublin, The Island remains one of the country’s best-kept links secrets.

A journalist once famously scribed, “The Island is the best course in Ireland you have never heard of. Play it and tell no one.

Key Info

Location

Donabate, Co. Dublin, Ireland

Architect

Fred Hawtree, Martin Hawtree, Eddie Hackett, Mackenzie & Ebert

Established

1890

Par

73

Course Length

6,312 yards (White Tees)
5,972 (Green)
5,446 (Red)

Signature Holes

Hole 13 – ‘Broadmeadow’ - Par 3
Hole 14 – ‘Old Clubhouse’ - Par 4
Hole 18 – ‘Boulia Field’ - Par 4

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