Rathfarnham,
Dublin 16, Co. Dublin
Office
+353 (0)1 493 2889Pro shop
+353 (0)1 493 2299Fax
+353 (0)1 493 2832Website
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John McDermott (PGA Professional)The Course:
24 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Woodland.
Designer:
James Braid
Above distances are for the championship Centenary course. The Club's 24-holes can be configured into three different 18-hole set-ups: Centenary course (as above); Philip Love course (par-68, 5396 m, starts with two par-3s) and Marlay course (par-71, 5952 m).
53.280765
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9 km S of Dublin
Leave M50 at exit 13 and follow direction Rathfarnham (R113 - Brehon Field Rd then Grange Rd ). After 2.8 km keep left direction Ballyboden (Taylors Lane). After o.3 km at traffic lights, turn sharply left into golf (which is on the corner at the traffic lights).
Grange Golf Club: Situated in the foothills of the Dublin mountains, Grange Golf Club is conveniently located just 15 minutes from Dublin city centre. The course has evolved over the past 100 years and following an expansion in the 1990s now boasts 24 holes. This allows Grange to offer three different layouts with a par of 68 on the original (Love) course, and 72 on the Championship course.
Once you've recovered (or prospered) from the two opening holes (both par-3s if you're playing the par-68 Love course), Grange will open up before you as a very enjoyable parkland course.
Some of the original James Braid design is still evident, although much of his work has been substantially modified over the years. In fact, from the 8th to the 16th (Championship course) you are playing holes that are newly constructed and were only opened in 2003. After this section, the wonderful par-5 17th gives you another opportunity to reflect on Braid's masterly design touch.
The layout at Grange is definitely parkland in style, with an abundance of trees of countless varieties. Some "tighten" the fairways to an "intimidating" extent, while others occupy rather "creative" positions ... a tree must be cleared if you are to land your tee-shot on the putting surface at the par-3 4th. Grange is a well regarded and popular parkland layout, not least with the relatively recent addition of new and impressive clubhouse facilities. Well worth a visit.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and Sundays; only with special permission of the General Mgr on Saturdays.
Must book in advance. Handicap required.
Players generally walk this course.
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Grange Golf Club is the home club of four-time European Tour winner, Ryder Cup player and captain Paul McGinley, as well as former Ladies European Tour professional Hazel Kavanagh.
Ireland's 90th best course (Golf World, 2023).
Red Cow Complex, Naas Road, Dublin.
+353 (0)1 459 3650
Visit websiteThe Red Cow Moran Hotel, is a contemporary 4-star hotel and flagship of the Moran Group. Located just off the Dublin ring road (M50) at junction 9 (Red Cow Interchange) its location gives easy access to most golf courses in and around Dublin.
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Grange; Luttrellstown Castle; Castleknock.
South County; Powerscourt (East and West courses); Woodbrook; K Club (Palmer and Smurfit courses); Palmerstown House; Carton House (Montgomerie and O'Meara courses); St Margaret's; Roganstown; Royal Dublin; St Anne's; Portmarnock; Portmarnock Links; The Island.
Naas Road, Newlands Cross, Clondalkin, Dublin 22.
+353 (0)1 464 0140
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Grange; Luttrellstown Castle.
K Club; St Margaret's; Powerscourt; Royal Dublin; Portmarnock; Portmarnock Links; The Island.
124th US Open: the No.2 Course at Pinehurst once again plays host to this most illustrious championship (June 13-16). Wyndham Clark defends his title, having won at Los Angeles CC in 2023.
79th Women’s US Open: the second women’s major championship of the season gets underway at Lancaster CC in Pennsylvania. It’s the second time the championship has been held here.
(May 30-June 2).
Nelly Korda: won the Mizuho Americas Open (May 16-19) at Liberty National GC, continuing her extraordinary form in LPGA events. This was her sixth win in seven starts in 2024.
Xander Schauffele: recorded his first major championship win, and second record-equalling low score of 62 in a major. Only he, Branden Grace, Rickie Fowler and Shane Lowry have achieved this feat in a men’s major championship.
Marco Simone Golf & Country Club: With a clubhouse that might befit a Roman Emperor, and a golf course to match, you can be sure of a memorable outing at Rome's most talked about golf facility.
Jim Fazio's original layout was much changed to create a modern Ryder Cup course ... now one of the Eternal City's (and Italy's) most revered.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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