The Island Golf Club This isn't the most well-known links track, but it's very highly regarded by those in the know.............
Dublin Mountain Golf Club Located just 10 minutes south of Tallaght on the Southside, we include this course because of its barely believable price of €10 for 18 holes in midweek.............
Glencullen Golf Club A 9-hole course in an idyllic setting in the Dublin Mountains - a cheap-and-cheerful choice with beautiful views.............
Elmgreen Golf Centre Another great value option in the easily accessed suburb of Castleknock.............
Royal Dublin Golf Club Ideally located on Bull Island in Dublin Bay north of the city centre, The Royal Dublin Golf Club is Ireland's second oldest course - and also one of its best.............
Sutton Golf Club A beautifully atmospheric little links which was the home course of one of Ireland's greatest ever players, Joe Carr.............
Howth Golf Club Boasting some of the finest views of any course in the country, this could best be described as a heathland links track.............
Newlands Golf Club Another fine parkland layout that demands accuracy off the tee and solid iron play.............
Christy O'Connor Golf Club (at Silloge Park) Situated near Swords in north Dublin, this is a municipal (or public) course that anyone can play for under €20 midweek.............
Druids Glen This beautiful pair of courses near Newtownmountkennedy in County Wicklow (about 30 minutes' drive south of Dublin) provide two distinct - though equally challenging - ex...
Carton House This stunning pair of courses lie within the grounds of one of Ireland's most impressive stately homes..........