St Anne’s Links
Designed
Eddie Hackett
Founded
1921
Holes
18
Par
71
Length (Yd)
6717
Types
Links
St Anne’s Links
St Anne's Golf Club, located on the picturesque Bull Island in Dublin Bay more than matches its neighbours offering a traditional links golf experience within the unique urban setting of Dublin City. Founded in 1921, St Anne's is celebrated for its historic links course that provides a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of the city, while offering stunning views of both the bay and the Dublin mountains.
The course is a par-71 layout, stretching over 6,600 yards from the back tees. Renowned for its flat terrain, St Anne's nevertheless presents a challenging round of golf, thanks to its clever design, strategic bunkering, and the constant factor of the sea breeze which can dramatically affect play. The fairways are tightly framed by marram grass, and the greens are well protected, requiring accuracy and thoughtful strategy to score well. Significant renovations and improvements have been made over the years to enhance the course's playability and aesthetic appeal, including redesign work by the noted golf architect Eddie Hackett. St Anne's has managed to retain its traditional links character while evolving to meet the modern golfer's expectations. It offers a unique blend of urban accessibility and tranquil links golf, St Anne's Golf Club stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of traditional Irish golf. It's a course that welcomes players of all skill levels, promising a rewarding experience that combines the challenge of links golf with the beauty of its natural and urban surroundings.