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The Island Golf Club Golf Course Map /The Island Golf Club Golf Holes Map
The Island Golf Club Golf Course Review in Dun Laoghaire, IR in DUBLIN
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Hole MAP
Hole 1
Hole Name Partridge Hollow
From The Tee An extremely tough opening hole, almost due east in direction
From The Fairway Best to play down the left half as missing the fairway on either side considerably increases the difficulty of the approach shot to a raised green which slopes from back to front
On The Green
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Hole 2
Hole Name Caul’s View
From The Tee Named after our celebrated late head greenkeeper and international golfer whose work and direction played a major part in the implementation of the architectural changes to our links
From The Fairway A slight dog-leg left which requires driving to the right side of the fairway,
On The Green especially if playing against the prevailing wind. A mid-iron shot at least is required to a severely sloping green
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Hole 3
Hole Name Lambay
From The Tee Now a Par 5, this hole offers a little respite to the previously difficult opening stretch at The Island.
From The Fairway Two new natural fairway bunkers offer a great visual and shape to the tee shot. Getting a good drive away will set up potential for a nice lay up or, for the longer hitters, a chance to reach the green in two
On The Green Accuracy is vital on the shot to the green as the severe slope on the right will leave you with a difficult up and down. There is also one hidden green-side bunker on the left.
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Hole 4
Hole Name Portrane
From The Tee The first Par 3 at The Island is an especially picturesque hole with an elevated view of the coast and that plays 5-15 yards downhill depending on what tee you play from.
From The Fairway An upside-down saucer green guarded by two bunkers means that precise club choice is crucial
On The Green
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Hole 5
Hole Name Skylark’s Nest
From The Tee A long par 4 that plays into our prevailing wind here at The Island.
From The Fairway A fade off the left mounds is the ideal shot to get the best angle in
On The Green The green, perched up a few feet above fairway level is guarded by a treacherous bunker short right and severe slopes on all sides
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Hole 6
Hole Name Desert
From The Tee
From The Fairway The only blind driving hole on the course to undulating fairway.
On The Green Drive over the pole or right side of fairway for best approach to well protected green
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Hole 7
Hole Name Ridge
From The Tee Played from the highest tee on the links, there are two bunkers to negotiate
From The Fairway A natural bunker on the right and one riveted fairway bunker under the sand dune on the left which deters the longer hitters from attempting to drive the green.
On The Green The wise golfer will hit the tee shot short of the bunkers allowing for a full shot to the green which tends to be difficult to hold
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Hole 8
Hole Name Tower
From The Tee A well struck drive,
From The Fairway right of the fairway bunkers is required on this difficult par 4 to set up a mid-long shot into the well-guarded green
On The Green A green side bunker on the front right, married with a gradual run-off on the left-hand side means that accuracy is vitally important to avoid a high number here
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Hole 9
Hole Name Sand Martin
From The Tee A fairway that bends right to left suggests hitting a tight draw around the corner is essential here.
From The Fairway However, just finding the fairway on the final hole on the front 9 is key. Hitting into the rough dunes on either side will make it next to impossible to reach the green in two shots
On The Green The green is protected by a bunker on the front right and is surrounded by rough dunes long and left to catch the errant approach shot
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Hole 10
Hole Name Quarry
From The Tee Dog-leg right off the tee to fairway which throws the ball right as you approach the green
From The Fairway Many brave golfers drive as close to the out of bounds as possible
On The Green Tempting two-shotter for long hitters but beware of the valley on the right.
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Hole 11
Hole Name Cricket Field
From The Tee
From The Fairway Favour left hand side of fairway for easier approach to green
On The Green
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Hole 12
Hole Name Valhalla
From The Tee Play your tee shot as close as possible to the hill on the left
From The Fairway Any tee shot played too far right usually runs off the fairway and into the right rough leaving a difficult approach shot
On The Green A challenging dog-leg left played over a valley to an elevated green
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Hole 13
Hole Name Broadmeadow
From The Tee A classic short hole.
From The Fairway If you clear the large grass bunker which guards the front of the green you may be rewarded with a birdie
On The Green Out of bounds on the right. The alternative is to play safe down the left side and chip on.
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Hole 14
Hole Name Old Clubhouse
From The Tee It’s best to aim for the edge of the left rough off the tee which will throw the ball into the centre of the fairway
From The Fairway A very intimidating hole because of the narrow fairway with a lateral water hazard on the right.
On The Green Missing the fairway on the right forces the ball into the water hazard
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Hole 15
Hole Name Prairie
From The Tee
From The Fairway A great links hole which is best played down the left side of fairway except on approach to green where a green side bunker awaits the wayward shot
On The Green
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Hole 16
Hole Name Andes
From The Tee Par 3 – Long iron up the hill to the elevated green
From The Fairway
On The Green Par 3 – Long iron up the hill to the elevated green
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Hole 17
Hole Name Ireland’s Eye
From The Tee Beware of the large grass bunker on the left off the tee
From The Fairway This difficult penultimate driving hole to a narrow back fairway tends to throw the ball to the right throughout it’s length
On The Green
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Hole 18
Hole Name Boulia Field
From The Tee One of the finest finishing holes on any links.
From The Fairway Played almost to the limit of par fours, it demands a straight drive into or through the valley, depending on conditions
On The Green from the valley the hole opens up to a vista with the green on rising ground. Pin position is a major factor as the green is the deepest on the links.
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