The Island Golf Club
The Island Golf Club
The Island Golf Club is one of Ireland’s most storied and spectacular links. Founded in 1890, it is among the country’s oldest courses, set dramatically between the Irish Sea and Malahide Estuary. For decades it could only be reached by boat, lending to its mystique and exclusivity.
The course moves through towering dunes and natural corridors, demanding accuracy and imagination on every hole. Blind tee shots, rolling fairways, and greens nestled among the dunes ensure a round that is both thrilling and strategic. The par-3 13th, played over a yawning chasm, is one of Ireland’s most dramatic holes.
Renovations by Martin Hawtree have elevated The Island into the ranks of the world’s best. It is a course that honors tradition while embracing modern standards of championship play.
At Cypress & Salt, we craft Island itineraries that blend golf’s authenticity with Dublin’s cosmopolitan charm. From five-star accommodations to curated dining and cultural experiences, your Island journey is unforgettable from start to finish.
Course Stats
Par: 71
Yardage: 7,227 yards
Course Rating: 75.0
Slope Rating: 138
Designer: F.G. Morris (1890), Martin Hawtree renovations
Type: True Links
Signature Holes: 3rd (par 4 with dunes backdrop), 13th (par 3 over a chasm), 17th (challenging par 4 into the wind)
Championships: Irish Amateur Championships, 2019 Open Championship Qualifier
Best Seasons to Play
May – September: Prime links conditions and long daylight hours.
June & July: Peak conditioning with festive Dublin summer energy.
April & October: Traditional links challenge with fewer crowds.
