Good beginner course in Dublin

username?!

I've picked up the game at the start of the month with some friends. We have played about 6-7 games of good Par 3 courses and we are looking to move up to the full game. Can anyone recommend a beginner friendly or "forgiving" course around Dublin / Dublin West ?

First Up

Citywest, Elm Green or Grange Castle would fit the bill.

Mantis Toboggan

First Up wrote: »

Citywest, Elm Green or Grange Castle would fit the bill.

Wouldn't really recommend citywest to a beginner but if you do go bring plenty of balls.

Grange Castle might be a good idea, you can play the 7 hole course before taking on the full 18.

CMOTDibbler

Leopardstown is good for a beginner. Not too long, just one par 5 and cheap as chips.

finglashoop

Elm green fairways are fairly narrow. Deer park is forgiving imo. Silloge another i would say too

First Up

CMOTDibbler wrote:

Leopardstown is good for a beginner. Not too long, just one par 5 and cheap as chips.

Yeah, Leapardstown is very popular as a starter course but it isn't in West Dublin and the ladies societies have it heavily booked!

First Up

finglashoop wrote:

Elm green fairways are fairly narrow. Deer park is forgiving imo. Silloge another i would say too

Is Elm Green tight? Haven't played it for a good bit but recall it as fairly open.

finglashoop

First Up wrote: »

Is Elm Green tight? Haven't played it for a good bit but recall it as fairly open.

Yep. Compared to others mentioned fairways are tight.

Damo 2k9

Could try hollystown too. Explain your a beginner and they might put u on a course that's not as busy (midweek would be better)

First Up

Thought of Westmanstown too - loads of choice. Don't know if the OP wants somewhere to join or just places to make the transition to the longer game. Either way I'd say just try it out.

swededmonkey

Kilcock isn't far from west Dublin, course is suited to beginners and membership is very reasonable around €500

First Up

swededmonkey wrote:

Kilcock isn't far from west Dublin, course is suited to beginners and membership is very reasonable around €500

Yes, a bit further out but a nice little course.

3putt

Elmgreen have widened the fairways in the last month. There not 10 feet wide anymore.

Ollieboy

username?! wrote: »

I've picked up the game at the start of the month with some friends. We have played about 6-7 games of good Par 3 courses and we are looking to move up to the full game. Can anyone recommend a beginner friendly or "forgiving" course around Dublin / Dublin West ?

Just go out and play the pay and go 9 holes courses out on Howth (its not exactly West Dublin but not far with the M50), they are ideal for beginners and once you feel happy playing them, you can then try some of the other courses people mention here. 9 holes is usually plenty at the start.

username?!

thanks for the info lads. I'll probably pick Elm green as it's right beside me.

finglashoop

username?! wrote: »

thanks for the info lads. I'll probably pick Elm green as it's right beside me.

Good luck

First Up

username?! wrote:

thanks for the info lads. I'll probably pick Elm green as it's right beside me.

No brainer so.