Favourite Hole: The par four 18th sweeps downhill to a
stream, but you must favour the left to avoid the heavy
trees blocking your approach to the green.
What's in the Bag? You’ll need to assess each hole
carefully and focus on where you want every tee shot
to land.
Grange
Grange is an old, revered and charming Dublin parkland, designed
by none other than James Braid. It is just three years older than
nearby Castle, but it has a very different rhythm. The variety of
exceptionally attractive trees and terrain means you will find
constant shifts in pace, shape of holes and the challenges that
face you. Grange boasts an open woodland feel, something
emphasised by the pretty wood which divides the course, and
holes demand accurate and intelligent golf as they drift around
the trees. It is a quality and colourful course, right next to Marlay
Park, with a striking clubhouse, additional holes and a surprising
sense of peace given its Rathfarnham location. The club’s
practice areas are receiving a substantial upgrade, which all add
to the quality of this fine course.
www.grangegolfclub.ie
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