Newlands Golf Club - Dublin

Despite only opening for business in 2005, Castleknock - located in the city centre suburb of the same name - is already regarded as one of the up-and-comers on the Irish

This beautiful pair of courses near Newtownmountkennedy in County Wicklow (about 30 minutes' drive south of Dublin) provide two distinct - though equally challenging - ex

This Jack Nicklaus-designed course is near Dunshaughlin, County Meath - about 25 km/15 miles northeast of Dublin.............

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

This is another one of the great Irish links courses.............

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.............

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

Situated near Swords in north Dublin, this is a municipal (or public) course that anyone can play for under €20 midweek.............

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

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