Portmarnock Hotel and Golf Links Course Review
Portmarnock Hotel and Golf Links Course Review - One of Bernhard Langer's earliest designs, this links has been constantly improved
Portmarnock Hotel and Golf Links Course Review - One of Bernhard Langer's earliest designs, this links has been constantly improved
Portmarnock Hotel and Golf Links Course Review
Green Fee Range €55-€125
Medal Tee - Par 71 - 6,514 Metres
Visitor Times Tee times available every day
Website: www.portmarnock.com
Significant Changes
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€1,000,000 invested in course upgrade including; new grass pathways, renovated bunkers, new short game area, starter’s hut, irrigation system and course signage.
€9,000,000 invested in hotel refurbishment including; car park and entrance, bedrooms, spa, restaurants and public areas.
Portmarnock Hotel and Golf Links Course Review
Situated next door to the far older and more celebrated 27 holes at Portmarnock, this challenging links belies its youth and is blessed with arguably more dramatic dunes than its neighbour.
There are elevated tees and greens, doglegs, and plenty of well-placed bunkers. Despite the occasional blind shot, there are no tricks and what you see is what you get on this fair test of golf.
The greens often have run-off areas so hitting the correct length for your approach is key. The opening seven holes are slightly more inland and the course really takes off from the 8th, a dogleg left out towards the beach.
The next is a lovely short hole, which doesn’t need sand, and the closing four holes provide an excellent and exciting climax with the final green in a beautifully natural setting tucked into the dunes.
The accompanying hotel makes for a great golfing base along a coastline rich with fine golf, and there are very attractive rates for groups and during the off-season. Along with much of Ireland, the resort has suffered economically in recent years.
Now under new ownership, it will benefit from further investment and modification, and the course looks set to continue in the right direction after a €1,000,000 investment.
Portmarnock Hotel and Golf Links Course Review - Golf Monthly Verdict
This modern links offers great fun and value for money
Tom Clarke joined Golf Monthly as a sub editor in 2009 being promoted to content editor in 2012 and then senior content editor in 2014, before becoming Sports Digital Editor for the Sport Vertical within Future in 2022. Tom currently looks after all the digital products that Golf Monthly produce including Strategy and Content Planning for the website and social media - Tom also assists the Cycling, Football, Rugby and Marine titles at Future. Tom plays off 16 and lists Augusta National (name drop), Old Head and Le Touessrok as the favourite courses he has played. Tom is an avid viewer of all golf content with a particularly in depth knowledge of the pro tour.
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