dublin golf course for a beginner

howay5o

Hi all,

Hoping to get a recommendation for a Golf course in dublin (preferably southside but not fussy) that suits a beginner? I've recently taken up the game but have just been sticking to the driving range so far....but think i'm ready for the real thing.
Ideally what i'm looking for is a par 3 but one that's long enough for me to have a right lash at some of my shots Or else just 9 or so holes, on a forgiving enough par 4.
Also, i'm a bit fearful of heading out on a course and being so bad that I basically get balled out of it for holding everybody else up..
Is there any etiquette for beginners apart from just getting out of the way ??

Golfgod101

Buys green fees for different courses to try them out and see what you think

Pudsy33

Leopardstown is 18 holes, but is relatively straightforward. Stepaside is good too, either the 9 hole course or the par 3.

ForeRight

What about trying athgoe par 3 in Newcastle village just off the naas road. Relatively quiet spot so you will be fine there.

Or you could try the 7 hole golf course in grange castle.

Or just play the full course.


It's a good beginners course IMO as I started off on that course myself.



If at any stage there are people waiting to take shots behind you and you have no hold up in front of you just call the lads through. There won't be a problem as everyone had to start the same.

unattendedbag

Liffey valley par 3 golf course. Just off the n4 near the Springfield hotel. 18 holes from about 80-200 yards. It's not cheap at 10 euro a round which takes about 2 hours. It's a good transition from pitch and putt to golf as it gives u a chance to lash at the holes with medium and long irons. Good for practicing around the greens too.

Kace

Deerpark in Howth have a very nice Par 3 course. They then have a couple of longer 9s once you graduate from Par 3 distances. Some of best scenery in town as well.

howay5o

cheers everybody. sounds like some great suggestions there

link_2007

Pudsy33 wrote: »

Leopardstown is 18 holes, but is relatively straightforward. Stepaside is good too, either the 9 hole course or the par 3.

The two Stepaside courses were going to be my suggestion as well.

The par three is long enough that it is a challenge to a beginner and the 9 hole course across the road is fairly open so not too daunting for someone making the transition to a longer course.

pippip

A great par 3 is Glenmill in newtownmountkennedy.

Great variety of holes and good distance.

Course is generally kept in excellent condition all year round but they do get the spiking of the greens wrong sometimes and they end up covered in dimples which are just impossible to play on and ruin the round.

The old bray connacht course is good to, just at the bottom of the town, very forgiving for beginners. 9 holes and great prices.

dball

Lepordstown all the way - one big open field really - no hills - you should be able to find your ball no matter where you hit it. very busy place with lots of societies so try and find a quiet time - if its busy you can always go into the driving range though.

Enjoy

realgolfgeek

pippip wrote: »

The old bray connacht course is good to, just at the bottom of the town, very forgiving for beginners. 9 holes and great prices.

I would second that, it's usually very quiet as well.