Destination Golf - March 2018 * | Page 64

Since its foundation in 1910, Dun Laoghaire Golf Club has built up an impressive array of approximately 85 Cups & Trophies, won many esteemed accolades, such as the IGTOA Parkland Course of the Year 2016, and has hosted many prestigious events, such as hosting the Curtis Cup in 2016. The prestigious 39th Curtis Cup Match was a three-day competition, where eight players from Great Britain & Ireland took on their counterparts from USA. With three foursomes and three fourball matches on each of the first two days, and eight singles matches on the final day, a total of 20 points was up for grabs. Irish interest were represented by Maria Dunne and Leona Maguire (who also played in 2010 and 2012), but the home supporters were very much cheering for a GB&I win. Their voices were heard, as the Great Britain & Ireland team went on to win 11½ to 8½ in the end. As you would expect from a golf club of this standard, the practice and teaching facilities 64 Destination Golf .TRAVEL at Dun Laoghaire Golf Club are, quite literally, second to none. From a 13-bay covered driving range and dedicated chipping and bunker practice areas to its state-of-the-art Academy with indoor swing and putting studios and the most up-to-date golf tutoring software. There’s also a fully stocked golf shop and resident golf professional. The clubhouse, with its bars, restaurants and well-appointed function rooms, is one of the finest facilities of its kind. The Clubhouse enjoys panoramic views over the Middle and Lower courses, and the Wicklow hills, Irish coastline and beyond. The spacious putting green beside the clubhouse boasts similar panoramic views, providing a welcome distraction before your game. Pack in your camera, you won’t regret it. Be sure to make it part of your playlist this year. www.dunlaoghairegolfclub.ie