Directions to European Club

The links of the European Club was designed by Pat Ruddy - he discovered the property when he surveyed Ireland's coastline by helicopter in search of a classic golf location.

It's pretty pricey (€180pp for seven months of the year, €100 over the winter), and it's also about 65 km/40 miles south of Dublin city centre. But the result of Ruddy's search is a great addition to the world's limited supply of approximately 160 true links (51 of these being in Ireland).

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............
Newlands Golf Club

Another fine parkland layout that demands accuracy off the tee and solid iron play.............
Glencullen Golf Club

A 9-hole course in an idyllic setting in the Dublin Mountains - a cheap-and-cheerful choice with beautiful views.............
Carton House

This stunning pair of courses lie within the grounds of one of Ireland's most impressive stately homes..........
Portmarnock Golf Club

Portmarnock is ranked amongst the top golf courses in the world.............
Sutton Golf Club

A beautifully atmospheric little links which was the home course of one of Ireland's greatest ever players, Joe Carr.............
Elmgreen Golf Centre

Another great value option in the easily accessed suburb of Castleknock.............
Clontarf Golf Club

Another easily-accessed gem in the northern city centre suburb of Clontarf.............
The K Club

This swanky spot in Straffan, County Kildare, is about 27 km/17 miles from Dublin city centre (about 30 minutes' journey).............
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.............