A green among the dunes at Royal Dublin, with Howth Head on the horizonRoyal Dublin's 10th green at dusk, with players on the 11th and the Poolbeg chimneys behindA flag on Royal Dublin's links, seen through the long grass, with Dublin city beyond

Championship links · Dublin Bay

The Royal Dublin Golf Club

Dollymount (North Bull Island), Dublin 3, Dublin city, Ireland · Area: Dublin & the East Coast

  • Links
  • No handicap limit published
  • Visitors most days, set times

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Can we play it?

Yes, in set visitor windows most days. Weekday mornings and afternoons, Friday late morning and afternoon, Saturday from 3:30pm and Sunday from 10:30am. No Wednesday visitor times are listed. It's the closest championship links to Dublin city centre. Add it to your trip and Scotland Golf Tours requests the tee time for you.

  • Access

    Mon, Tue, Thu 07:40–08:50, 10:40–12:20 and from 14:00; Fri 10:40–11:50 and from 14:00; Sat from 15:30; Sun from 10:30.

  • The catch

    Saturday is afternoon only and Wednesday has no visitor times. A €50 deposit per person is due within two weeks of booking, and cancelling within 30 days costs the full fee.

  • Our tip

    Take a Monday, Tuesday or Thursday tee time before 08:20 for the early-bird rate (€225 vs €315 in 2026).

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We build a day-by-day plan, then Scotland Golf Tours requests the tee times and sends a final quotation.

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At a glance

Checked 15 Oct 2026 · prices in US$, converted from the club's own currency
Course type
Links
Visitor days
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat pm, Sun (set times)
Handicap limit
Not published by the club
Green fee
$260–$395€225–€340 · 2026 · checked 15 Oct 2026
Rates
2026 summer rates (17 Mar–31 Oct 2026): €315 Mon/Tue/Thu, €340 Fri–Sun, €225 early bird before 08:20 Mon/Tue/Thu. Winter 2025–26 (12/14 holes): €165 / €190. 2027 rates not yet published.
How to book
With your trip: Scotland Golf Tours requests it for youThe club also takes bookings direct
Caddies
2026: single caddie, senior €90 ($105) or standard €75 ($85); forecaddie €130 ($150) per group, mandatory for 3- and 4-balls not taking single caddies. Plus gratuity. Request at least 48 h ahead; not guaranteed.
Nearest airport
Dublin Airport (DUB) · 26 min

How to get a tee time

Put Royal Dublin in your trip and the specialists handle the booking.

  1. Build your trip

    Tell the trip builder your dates, group and handicaps. Royal Dublin goes into the plan.

  2. Get a checked plan

    Day by day, with Royal Dublin's visitor rules, drive times and an estimate in dollars.

  3. Scotland Golf Tours requests the time

    They send every player's name and handicap to the club, arrange caddies, and send a final quotation.

  4. Say yes, then play

    Nothing is booked until you confirm.

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Scotland Golf Tours handles tee times, hotels, drivers and caddies, and sends a final quotation.

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2027 dates to know

  • 28–29 Sep)Annual over-seeding closure in late September (2026 dates
  • 2027 dates not published.

The clubhouse

Royal Dublin's clubhouse on Bull Island, with Dublin Bay and the Poolbeg chimneys behind

FAQ

Can visitors play Royal Dublin?
Yes, in set windows: Mon, Tue and Thu (three windows), Fri late morning and afternoon, Sat from 15:30 and Sun from 10:30.
Can you book Royal Dublin for us?
Yes. Build your trip with Royal Dublin in it and Scotland Golf Tours requests the tee time and sends a final quotation. Nothing is booked until you confirm.
Can we book it ourselves?
Yes, directly with the club. If Royal Dublin is one of several courses on your trip, it’s simpler to plan the whole trip in one go.
How much is the green fee?
In 2026, €315 ($365) Mon/Tue/Thu and €340 ($395) Fri–Sun, or €225 ($260) before 08:20 on Mon/Tue/Thu. 2027 rates aren't out yet.
What handicap do we need?
The club doesn't publish a handicap rule. Bring your official handicap.
What's the dress code?
An acceptable standard of golf attire on the links and in the clubhouse. Soft spikes only, and no phone calls on the links.
Any closures to plan around?
The links closes for a few days of annual over-seeding in late September (28–29 Sept in 2026), with reduced visitor fees in early October afterwards.

Sources

  1. 1. Royal Dublin: Green Fees15 Oct 2026
  2. 2. Royal Dublin: Visitor Times15 Oct 2026
  3. 3. Royal Dublin: Caddies15 Oct 2026
  4. 4. Royal Dublin: Clubhouse Policies (dress code)15 Oct 2026
  5. 5. Royal Dublin: Visitor tee time booking15 Oct 2026
  6. 6. Royal Dublin: How to Find Us15 Oct 2026

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