How it plays

What you are actually facing

18holes
72par
7,466yards
28mof climb
15water hazards

The walk. Flat, and an easy walk — 28 metres of climb over the round.

The wind. The wind is usually westerly, averaging 14 km/h, gusting to 51. It is the club selection that catches people out, not the yardage.

The water. 15 hazards in play. Bring a few more balls than you think you need.

The design. William C. Pickeman and George Ross (extended by George Coburn).

The holes that will cost you. The 6th, the 16th and the 13th. The 6th is the one you will be talking about afterwards.

Hole by hole — how we would play it
1
419 yards — flat
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Crosswind — allow for drift
2
413 yards — flat
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Crosswind — allow for drift
3
399 yards — flat
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Downwind — take less
4
471 yards — flat
a full two-shotter — driver, then a mid/long iron
Crosswind — allow for drift
5
445 yards — flat
a full two-shotter — driver, then a mid/long iron
Crosswind — allow for drift
6
602 yards — flat
three-shot hole — position over power
Crosswind — allow for drift
7
192 yards — flat
one-shotter — club for the effective number, not the card
Crosswind — allow for drift
8
422 yards — flat
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Crosswind — allow for drift
9
458 yards — flat
a full two-shotter — driver, then a mid/long iron
Crosswind — allow for drift
10
370 yards — flat
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Crosswind — allow for drift
11
425 yards — flat
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Crosswind — allow for drift
12
183 yards — flat
one-shotter — club for the effective number, not the card
Downwind — take less
13
563 yards — flat
three-shot hole — position over power
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer
14
405 yards — flat
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Downwind — take less
15
209 yards — flat
one-shotter — club for the effective number, not the card
Crosswind — allow for drift
16
576 yards — flat
three-shot hole — position over power
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer
17
486 yards — flat
a full two-shotter — driver, then a mid/long iron
Crosswind — allow for drift
18
455 yards — flat
a full two-shotter — driver, then a mid/long iron
Crosswind — allow for drift

Terrain and prevailing-weather data, read hole by hole. It is our own assessment of how the course plays, not an official course or slope rating.

WHERE TO STAY

Places to stay while you play Portmarnock Golf Course

Base yourself near the course — every venue here includes Portmarnock Golf Course in your golf holiday.

This course

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Venue details checked by the Golf Planet Holidays specialist team · Updated May 2026

Frequently asked questions

Golf holidays in Portmarnock Golf Course — answers to the questions our golfers ask most.

Are flights included?

Our golf holidays are arranged ground-only — hotel, golf and transfers. You can add flights through us, and those flights are ATOL protected as part of your booking.

How do golf holidays with Golf Planet Holidays work?

Every trip is hand-built. Tell us your group, dates and the destinations you fancy, and we build a personal itinerary — hotel, golf and transfers — around them. There are no fixed packages to squeeze into; we shape the whole break to suit how your group likes to play.

How much does a golf holiday cost?

It depends on the destination, hotel, dates and how many rounds you want, so every quote is built individually. Many breaks start in the mid-hundreds per person; winter-sun and long-haul trips cost more. Get a free, no-obligation quote and we'll confirm your figure.

Are your golf holidays ATOL protected?

Our packages are arranged on a ground-only basis — hotel, golf and transfers. When you book flights through us, those flights are ATOL protected as part of your booking. Ground-only arrangements are not flight-inclusive, so are not sold under an ATOL.

When is the best time to go on a golf holiday?

It depends where you play: the Canaries, Mauritius and South Africa are winter-sun favourites, while Spain, Portugal and Turkey shine in spring and autumn. Tell us roughly when you want to travel and we'll match you to the destinations in best condition.

How do I get a tailored quote?

Use our enquiry form to send your group size, rough dates and any destinations or courses you have in mind. We'll reply with a free, no-obligation quote built around your trip. No call centre, no pressure — just a personal plan from our golf travel team.

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