“Howth is a hilltop course drenched in gorse, heather and lots of adventure”…

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HOWTH GOLF CLUB – DG IRELAND TOP150 – 2025 

 

Editor, Kevin Markham

The scenery along Dublin’s coastline and over the city is wonderful, and, wherever you stand, the views stretch out below you. Plenty of energy is required as you’ll be heading
up and down this 5,700 m course all day… the walk up to the changing rooms will give you a hint of what’s to come. These constant shifts in elevation and bumpy terrain mean you’ll
encounter a vast array of fun shots over and through the gorse and heather. There’s a joyful wildness to it all. There is one other critical factor to consider: Howth was designed by the legendary James Braid, so expect some smart design features…
and smallish greens.

The dogleg 5th is an obvious example. Little has changed to the design in its 100 year history…although the club’s five year programme is seeing tees and bunkers upgraded.

FAVOURITE HOLE
The dogleg par four 17th is drenched in gorse and heather and
from the high tee you can drink it all in.
WHAT’S IN THE BAG?
The smarts to play sensible golf on a short course. Play for what
you can see because off line shots can disappear all too easily.

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For more on Ireland’s TOP150 courses, see; Destination Golf – Ireland 2025 – Destination Golf

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