Howth Golf Club
Heathland

Howth Golf Club

18 holes

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About Howth Golf Club

Howth Golf Club is an 18-hole heathland course on the Howth peninsula in County Dublin. The club dates its foundation to 1916, although organised play had begun shortly beforehand. James Braid was later engaged to design an additional nine holes and reorganise the full 18-hole layout; the expanded course was formally opened on 15 June 1929.

The club describes the present course as Dublin's only pure heathland course. Visitors are accepted and current published green fees are €100 for an 18-hole weekday round and €115 on Saturdays and Sundays. Facilities include a driving range and practice areas, golf shop and academy, bars, restaurant, clubhouse and locker rooms.

The course is an 18-hole heathland golf course. Designed by James Braid, the course originally opened in 1916. It is semi-private, welcoming both members and visitors. On-site facilities include Driving Range, Practice Area, Golf Shop, Golf Academy, Restaurant, Bar, Clubhouse, Locker Rooms.

History & Design

1916
Opened
James Braid
Architects
Heathland
Course Style
Dublin heathland course expanded by James Braid
Known For
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Origins

The first competitions associated with the emerging club were played in late 1915. Howth treats 1916 as its formal foundation year because that was the first season with elected club officers, including captain E. Stuart.

Did You Know?
The club records that wartime scorecards were reused by erasing previous markings because paper supplies were restricted.

Design Philosophy

James Braid was engaged during the club's expansion and designed the additional nine while reorganising the complete 18-hole course. His work incorporated doglegs and the peninsula's natural heathland.

Development

Construction of the expanded layout took about fourteen months. W.T. Cosgrave formally opened the new nine on 15 June 1929.

Today

Howth remains a member club that welcomes visitors and provides online visitor tee-time booking.

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Facilities

Driving RangePractice AreaGolf ShopGolf AcademyRestaurantBarClubhouseLocker Rooms

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Green Fees

Fee TypePriceNotes
Weekday
Weekday 18 Holes€100Published visitor rate.
Other
Saturday/Sunday 18 Holes€115Published visitor rate.

Prices are indicative and subject to change. Contact the course to confirm current rates.

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Course Design

Architect & designers

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James BraidDesigner

James Braid (1870–1950) was a Scottish professional golfer—one of the famed ‘Great Triumvirate’ alongside Vardon and…