Portmarnock Golf Club

What is Portmarnock Golf Club like to play?

Portmarnock is a pure links test — no gimmicks, just eighteen strong holes on a narrow peninsula between the Irish Sea and a tidal estuary. The wind arrives from multiple directions depending on the day. It has hosted the Irish Open, the Walker Cup, and other major international events. Wind management and shot shape are everything here.

How do I book Portmarnock and do I need a handicap?

Book directly through the Portmarnock Golf Club website. A handicap certificate is required; men 24 or under, women 36 or under. Portmarnock is popular with international visitors — book early for peak season.

Is Portmarnock close to Dublin Airport?

Yes — Portmarnock is about twenty minutes from Dublin Airport, making it one of the most accessible top-ranked links in Ireland. The DART train runs to Portmarnock station from Dublin city centre in around thirty minutes.

What other courses are near Portmarnock?

The Island Golf Club is less than ten minutes away and is one of Ireland's most underrated links. Royal Dublin is twenty minutes south on Bull Island. St Anne's shares the Bull Island site at lower cost. These three form a natural one-trip circuit for east coast golfers.