Clubhouse from the 9th fairway on Blue Nine
The design of the clubhouse’s sizeable sheltered gallery area facilitates panoramic views of the three courses, and in particular, the finishing holes
Bridge feature on 9th Hole on Red Nine
A course feature and passageway for the errant golfer challenged by this long and tricky hole.
Ninth Hole on Blue Nine
A straight par five. Straight drive required if you want to hit green in two. Water in front of green needs to be taken into account on approach shots.
Ninth Hole on Red Nine
Dog leg right par four. Ideal tee shot is a fade off the tee. Good drive required if you wish to carry the trees on the right for a more direct line.
Ninth Hole on Yellow Nine
A long Par 5 to finish this nine. It is a similar hole to the sixth. The green is elevated, has multiple tiers and is protected by bunkers on both sides.
Fourth Hole on Yellow Nine
Short par three two bunkers front right and left of green and bunker behind centre of green. Green tilts slightly from back to front.
Second Hole on Yellow Nine
Decent par five. Out of bounds on left and trees all down the right hand side of fairway. Elevated green guarded by two front bunkers.
Seventh Hole on Red Nine
Short drivable par four for the brave. Water on right and out of bounds on left, best play here is to take a mid iron and leave a short approach.
Second Hole on Red Nine
Only par three on this nine. Tee shot over water to a green that slopes from back to front - can be a tricky second shot for players who do not hit the green in regulation.
First Hole on Red Nine
Straight par 4 to start. Accurate drive required as the fairway is lined with mature trees either side. Bunker on left hand side of green.
Sixth Hole on Blue Nine
Short par four, longer hitters are better leaving the driver in the bag here as a water hazard runs across fairway that can come in play. Relatively flat green protected on right by bunker.
Fourth Hole on Blue Nine
Par four with water on the right that will catch any errant tee shots. Accurate tee shot required to set up approach to a tricky green.
Third Hole on Red Nine
Short par four with mature trees either side of fairway. Large three tier green guarded by two bunkers on the right and one on the left.
Seventh Hole on Blue Nine
Longest par three on the course. Raised undulated green protected on right by bunker. Large trees comes into play on tee shot. Par is a good score here.
Eighth Hole on Red Nine
Dog leg left par five. Longer hitters can cut the corner and leave a short or mid iron to green. Most take aim at large tree on fairway and try to land left of that.
Seventh Hole on Red Nine
Short drivable par four for the brave. Water on right and out of bounds on left, best play here is to take a mid iron and leave a short approach.
Sixth Hole on Red Nine
Straight par four, with one of the wider fairways on the course. Trees either side of fairway. Ditch in play off tee for longer hitters.
First Hole on Yellow Nine
Par 3 to start. Two tiered green guarded by front bunker and two bunkers left and right. Don't go long on this hole as out of bounds behind green.
Course Details
Donabate Golf Club is a 27 hole parkland course that offers varying challenges on each nine created by a combination of water hazards, undulating greens and mature trees. All of the greens are sand based which makes them playable all year round.
Donabates' three nine hole courses can be played in any combination which is an enjoyable and challenging course for golfers of all abilities and requires accuracy and good course management skills.
Practice Facilities
Golfers can prepare for their round on the natural grass practice range, which includes two greens and a practice bunker. Also available is a chipping green and putting green to work the short game. PGA professional Hugh Jackson is available for tuition for members and visitors all year round.
Course Guides
Click on the images opposite for detailed information on each of the three nines – Blue, Red or Yellow including score cards for each.
Balcarrick, Donabate, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Tel: +353-1-8436346, Fax: +353-1-8434488
Email: info@donabategolfclub.com
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