Jameson Golf Links

If you’re planning to play golf in Ireland, Dublin’s Jameson Golf Links course should be on your list. This Bernard Langer-designed links course first opened in 1995 and has since undergone a major renovation and rebrand as Jameson Golf Links, in keeping with its location on the former Jameson Estate.

Once an afterthought of golf holidays in Dublin, Jameson Golf Links is now a worthy first-team player alongside Portmarnock Golf Club, Royal Dublin, The European Club, and other favorites in the Dublin area.

With 18 holes set across 203 acres, the course has hosted several tournaments including the 2008 and 2009 Ladies Irish Open, and the 2021 Irish Challenge.

The land on the estate has long been recognized as perfect for golf, with elevated tees and greens ideal for traditional links play. The renovation of the course saw 5 new green complexes, 4 new tee areas, and revetted bunkers to create fun but testing play. The improved routing now takes advantage of the dunes and views of The Velvet Strand, Lambay, and Ireland’s Eye just off the coast.

John Jameson III was the first family member to move to the property, building a nine-hole links course there in the 1850s. This original routing went from the manor house to the current 15th at Portmarnock Golf Club’s championship course. When Langer and Stan Eby of European Golf Design planned their course, they incorporated several original holes into their design at Holes 8, 9 and 15.

John Jameson IV was the real golfer and leased his land to Portmarnock GC to build their club. He then became the President of the new Club, and let the old Jameson Nine go back to seed.

Jameson Golf Links has long been a favorite of visiting golfers for its proximity to Dublin airport and coastline location. The stunning Portmarnock Resort makes for a great base if you’re visiting this course as part of an Ireland golf vacation.

With refurbished accommodations, excellent dining options, and a complete “Golfers Menu” at the award-winning spa, Portmarnock consistently offers elevated experiences for guests.

When you’re done golfing for the day, there’s plenty to see and do around Dublin. Of course, whiskey often plays a role in an Ireland golf trip, and what better whiskey to sample than Ireland’s best-selling? First founded in 1780 by John Jameson, Sr, the main distillery has now moved, but you can still take a tour and tasting experience at this tipple’s original home on Bow Street. If whiskey’s not for you, there are plenty of places to grab a pint in Dublin.

Ireland golf trips are simply not complete without taking in the local culture and cuisine, and a trip to Jameson Golf Links and Portmarnock Resort will put you in the perfect place to sample everything Dublin has to offer.