The Island Golf Club

In 1890, ten founding members established the course on isolated linksland that for the first 83 years was only accessible by boat. The course was completely reorientated after a new clubhouse opened in 1973, with Fred Hawtree, Eddie Hackett and later Martin Hawtree contributing to the redesign before Mackenzie & Ebert carried out further changes in 2019.

The course sits amongst some of the largest natural dunes on the east coast of Ireland and is surrounded by water on three sides of the course. Narrow fairways, deep bunkers, large dunes and firm greens provide a challenging traditional links experience, while several holes wind through narrow valleys.

The course has previously hosted the Irish Ladies Amateur Championship, Irish Amateur Open and Irish PGA Championship. The course ranked 49th in Great Britian and Ireland by Top 100 Courses.

Useful Information

No specific maximum visitor handicap is currently published, although The Island is a challenging championship links and visitors should have a competent standard of play
Visitor golf is available during the main April-to-October season and advance booking is recommended
Caddies and forecaddies are available and advance booking is essential
Pull trolleys, electric trolleys and Ping or Mizuno hire clubs are available and should be reserved in advance
The Island is primarily a walking links. Buggies are available only for golfers with a medical requirement, and a medical certificate must be provided in advance

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