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Castleknock Golf Club

Parkland

Dublin 15, Dublin City

Course Type: Parkland
Location: West of Dublin city centre just off the M50 ring road
Founded: 2005

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Tel: +353 1 640 8736

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Castleknock Golf Club

Georgina Campbell

Castleknock Golf Club is a recent addition to the Dublin golfing scene. It is set in a truly serene oasis and is designed to reflect the grandeur of its location as it is on lands that were part of the Somerton Demesne originally owned by Sir George Brooke.

The 6,703-yard par 72 parkland course was designed by Jonathan Gaunt and has been constructed to the highest standards with a heavy emphasis on water. The course features 10 acres of lakes which come into play on no less than 7 holes, whilst marshes are encountered on several others.

The course can be described as modern with large undulating greens. The green complexes are an even mix of Penn A4 and G6 and have been described by legendary professional golfer David Jones as “superb.” They allow for numerous and varied pin positions. Jones goes on to describe the par 3 holes as amongst the best he has seen during his long golfing career. All of the par 3 holes are guarded or prefaced by lakes increasing the challenge with large bale-out areas for golfers of all handicaps.

The short par 3 11th hole will undoubtedly become the signature hole described by Jones “a beautiful hole” set out on a lake measuring over 3 acres. The hole allows the brave player to take on the expanse of the water or the more timid or perhaps the more thoughtful player the carry over the water can be reduced by aiming for the large bale out to the left of the green.The green is framed by a sloping Donegal rock wall that enhances the charm of the hole and makes it very memorable.

Distance and driving times (traffic dependent):

The Island Golf Club                        24km (15m), 33 mins

Roganstown Golf & Country Club      22km (14m), 35 mins

Portmarnock Hotel & Golf Links      22km (13m), 33 mins

Portmarnock Golf Club                  20km (12m), 30 mins

The Royal Dublin Golf Club              14km (8m),   40 mins

Headfort Golf Club                      55km (34m), 48 mins

The Heritage Golf Club                    88km (55m), 60 mins

Carton House Golf Club                 21km (13m), 22 mins

The K Club                                 23km (14m), 27 mins

Palmerstown House                      39km (24m), 29 mins

Powerscourt Golf Club                 40km (29m), 30 mins

Druids Glen Golf Club                  47km (29m), 32 mins

Rathsallagh Golf Club                    61km (38m), 53 mins

Other distances, times and route planning

Castleknock Golf Club is a recent addition to the Dublin golfing scene. It is set in a truly serene oasis and is designed to reflect the grandeur of its location as it is on lands that were part of the Somerton Demesne originally owned by Sir George Brooke.

The 6,703-yard par 72 parkland course was designed by Jonathan Gaunt and has been constructed to the highest standards with a heavy emphasis on water. The course features 10 acres of lakes which come into play on no less than 7 holes, whilst marshes are encountered on several others.

The course can be described as modern with large undulating greens. The green complexes are an even mix of Penn A4 and G6 and have been described by legendary professional golfer David Jones as “superb.” They allow for numerous and varied pin positions. Jones goes on to describe the par 3 holes as amongst the best he has seen during his long golfing career. All of the par 3 holes are guarded or prefaced by lakes increasing the challenge with large bale-out areas for golfers of all handicaps.

The short par 3 11th hole will undoubtedly become the signature hole described by Jones “a beautiful hole” set out on a lake measuring over 3 acres. The hole allows the brave player to take on the expanse of the water or the more timid or perhaps the more thoughtful player the carry over the water can be reduced by aiming for the large bale out to the left of the green.The green is framed by a sloping Donegal rock wall that enhances the charm of the hole and makes it very memorable.

Distance and driving times (traffic dependent):

The Island Golf Club                        24km (15m), 33 mins
Roganstown Golf & Country Club      22km (14m), 35 mins
Portmarnock Hotel & Golf Links      22km (13m), 33 mins
Portmarnock Golf Club                  20km (12m), 30 mins
The Royal Dublin Golf Club              14km (8m),   40 mins
Headfort Golf Club                      55km (34m), 48 mins
The Heritage Golf Club                    88km (55m), 60 mins
Carton House Golf Club                 21km (13m), 22 mins
The K Club                                 23km (14m), 27 mins
Palmerstown House                      39km (24m), 29 mins
Powerscourt Golf Club                 40km (29m), 30 mins
Druids Glen Golf Club                  47km (29m), 32 mins
Rathsallagh Golf Club                    61km (38m), 53 mins

Other distances, times and route planning

Number of Holes:	18
Type:	Parkland
Designer:	Jonathan Gaunt
Championship Length:	6,703 yards
Greenfees:	€30-40 midweek; €50-60 weekends
Par:	72