Castleknock golf club Dublin
Castleknock Golf Course
In the grounds of Sommerton House in County Dublin built into a mature parkland. The Course has been built to USGA standards and is playable all year round due to superb drainage irrigation built under the course.
There are 10 Acres of Lakes which come into play on 7 Holes, in fact the 16thand 18thpar 3's are played right over lakes.
Castleknock Golf Club the driest parkland course you'll play. Open all year round with no mats or temporary greens, if other courses are closed we are open. Our greens are constructed to the highest USGA recommendations and are subtly contoured and seeded with creeping bentgrass allowing for fast greens all year round.
Just 20 minutes from Airport and 7km from the city centre, adjacent to Dublin's famous Phoenix Park, with spectacular views overlooking Liffey Valley and the Dublin Mountains Castleknock Golf Club is Dublin's finest golfing address.
There is a chipping green of 800 sq.metres and a practice green of sq. 1,000 metres.
Castleknock was voted the No. 99-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2012;
Castleknock was voted the No. 63-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2009;
Castleknock was voted the No. 74-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2008;
Golf Deals » Castleknock
Stay & Play @ Castleknock Hotel & Country Club €380.00
Offer valid from 01 Apr 2023 to 31 Oct 2024 Detail:
This one night Golfers Midweek Package includes:
One Night Accommodation: Extensive hot and cold Full Irish Breakfast the next morning: One game of golf per adult in Castleknock Golf Club located onsite (Golf can only be played Monday-Thursday on this package): Complimentary guest parking: Complimentary WIFI: Full use of Tonic Health Club including our Fitness Centre, Swimming Pool, Sauna, Steam Room & Jacuzzi From: €380pps
Green Fees Monday to Thursday: | €50 |
Green Fees Weekends & B. H.: | €60 |
Green Fees Sunday: |
€60 |
Society Green Fees Monday. to Thursday: | €50 |
Society Green Fees Weekends & B. H.: | €60 |
Green Fees with a Member Weekdays: | €29 |
Green Fees with a Member Weekends: | €39 |
Green Fees for Opens: | €45 |
Practice Area: | Yes |
Club Hire: €40 | Yes |
Buggy Hire: €30 | Yes |
Soft Spikes: | Yes |
Open For Membership: | Yes |
Full Membership Fee: | €2,100 |
Full Couples Membership Fee: | €3,200 |
Full 7-Day Flexible Membership Fee: | €1,825 |
Full 5-Day Flexible Membership Fee: | €1,100 |
Full Student 18-23 Membership Fee: | €800 |
Full Junior 15-17 Membership Fee: | €325 |
Full Juvenile 8-14 Membership Fee: | €275 |
Joining Fee: | €500 |
Course Type | Parkland |
No Holes | 18 |
Members | 1161 |
Designer | Jonathan Gaunt & Marnoch |
Founded | 2005 |
Address | Sommerton, |
Telephone | 01-6408736 |
info@castleknockgolfclub.ie | |
Website | Castleknock golf club website |
Director of Golf: | Warren Ryan |
Captain: | John O'Donohue |
Lady Captain: | Margo O’Donoghue |
President: | Jack Creaner |
Boys Junior Captain: | Jack |
Girls Junior Captain: | Sadhb |
Vice-Captains': | & |
Hon. Secretary: | Jim Renynolds & Vivien Lee |
Club Pro: | Hugh Feeney +353 (0)1 6408736 |
Hon. Treasurer: | Pauric Glennon & Ann Robinson |
Comp. Secretary: | Liam Maher & Sinead Corley |
Location Map
Lat:53.366123
Long:-6.403613
General Facts & Information
Course opening hours: Daylight hours | Clubhouse opening hours: 8.00am to 11.30pm |
Mobile phones: Not on course |
Dress Code: Neat and casual, no denim |
Catering: Full catering, facilities | Days to Avoid: None |
Green Fees and Societies Welcome: Other Days | Pre-booking for open Tournaments: 14 Days in advance |
Castleknock Golf Club Fixtures 2024 provisional*
Open & Major Fixtures 2024 (Confirmed) | ||||
Event* | Start | Finish | Type | Duration |
Captains' Drive-In | Saturday 23 March |
Closed | 1 | |
Lady Captain's Prize | Saturday 1 June | Closed | 1 | |
Captain's Prize | Saturday 24 August |
Closed | 1 | |
President's Prize | Sunday 15 June |
Closed | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 16 January | Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 23 January | Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 30 January | Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 6 February |
Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 13 February | Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 20 February | Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 27 February | Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 5 March |
Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 12 March | Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 19 March | Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 26 March | Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 2 April |
Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 9 April | Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 16 April | Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 23 April |
Open | 1 | |
Fourball Betterball | Sunday 27 April |
Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 30 April |
Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 9 May | Open | 1 | |
Ladies Singles Stableford | Friday 10 May | Open | 1 | |
Junior Scratch Cup | Saturday 11 May | Open | 1 | |
Inter. Scratch Cup | Saturday 11 May | Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 14 May | Open | 1 | |
Senior Scratch Cup | Saturday 18 May | Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 21 May |
Open | 1 | |
3-Person Team Event | Wednesday 22 May | Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 28 May |
Open | 1 | |
Start of Open Week | Tuesday 11 June | Friday 14 June | Open | 4 |
Singles Stableford | Tuesday 11 June | |
Open | 1 |
9-Hole Singles Stableford | Wednesday 12 June | Open | 1 | |
Seniors Singles Stableford | Thursday 13 June | Open | 1 | |
4-Person Team Event | Friday 14 June | Open | 1 | |
Junior Scratch Cup | Saturday 15 June | Open | 1 | |
Inter. Scratch Cup |
Saturday 15 June | Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 18 June | Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 25 June | Open | 1 | |
Leinster Men's & Women's Senior Cup Qualifying (N) | Sunday 30 June | G.I. | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 2 July | Open | 1 | |
Senior Scratch Cup | Saturday 6 July | Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 9 July | Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 16 July | Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 23 July | Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuessday 30 July |
Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 6 August | Open | 1 | |
Ladies 4-Ball Betterball | Wednesday 7 August | Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 13 August | Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 20 August |
Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 27 August |
Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 3 September | Open | 1 | |
ITICA Pro-Am | Monday 9 September |
IPGA | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 10 September | Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 17 September |
Open | 1 | |
Senior Scratch Cup | Saturday 21 September | Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 24 September |
Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 1 October | Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 8 October | Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 15 October | Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 22 October |
Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 29 October |
Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 5 November | Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 12 November | Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 19 November |
Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 25 November |
Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 3 December | Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 10 December | Open | 1 |
Card of the Course
Key | Data |
White | Par 72 SSS 72 6,379 yd's |
Red | Par 71 SSS 72 5,428 yd's |
Green | Par 72 SSS 70 5,974 yd's |
Blue | Par 72 SSS 73 6,703 yd's |
Card
Hole No. | Blue | White | Green | Par | Index | Red | Par | Index |
1 | 312 | 297 | 287 | 4 | 16 | 276 | 4 | 15 |
2 | 591 | 575 | 553 | 5 | 4 | 521 |
5 | 5 |
3 | 219 | 197 | 173 | 3 | 8 | 151 | 3 | 9 |
4 | 442 | 422 | 402 | 4 | 2 | 381 | 4 | 1 |
5 | 307 | 297 | 287 | 4 | 18 | 272 | 4 | 13 |
6 | 479 | 469 | 444 | 5 | 14 | 400 | 5 | 7 |
7 | 208 | 198 | 169 | 3 | 10 | 96 | 3 | 17 |
8 | 596 | 569 | 540 | 5 | 6 | 489 | 5 | 3 |
9 | 173 | 151 | 135 | 3 | 12 | 121 | 3 | 11 |
Out | 3,327 | 3,175 | 2,990 | 36 | 2,707 | 36 | ||
10 | 521 | 488 | 478 | 5 | 11 | 457 | 5 | 6 |
11 | 158 | 151 | 139 | 3 | 15 | 111 | 3 | 12 |
12 | 382 | 358 | 348 | 4 | 5 | 317 | 4 | 18 |
13 | 331 | 322 | 299 | 4 | 13 | 275 | 4 | 10 |
14 | 467 | 456 | 414 | 4 | 1 | 390 | 4 | 2 |
15 | 350 | 328 | 302 | 4 | 17 | 276 | 4 | 16 |
16 | 506 | 482 | 456 | 5 | 7 | 426 | 5 | 8 |
17 | 464 | 437 | 408 | 4 | 3 | 362 | 4 | 4 |
18 | 197 | 182 | 140 | 3 | 9 | 117 | 3 | 14 |
In | 3,376 | 3,204 | 2,984 | 36 | 2,731 | 36 | ||
Total | 6,703 | 6,379 | 5,974 | 72 | 5,438 | 72 | ||
SSS | 73 | 72 | 70 | 72 |
Notable rounds
Mens Course record: Rob Morgan 61 26/09/2021
Ladies Course Record:
Members Achievements
Castleknock Golf Club were Runners-Up in the All-Ireland Final of the Irish Senior Cup when they lost out to Castletroy Golf Club by 3½ matches to 1½ at Carlow Golf Club on Thursday 29th August 2024. They were led out by Ruairi Kennelly who lost his match by 4 and 3 against Daragh O'Siochru, he was followed by Paul Coughlan who had a 3 and 2 win against Dean McMahon, next on the tee was Ian O'Connell who lost his match against Andrew McCormack, in the penultimate match Quentin Carew lost his match by 1-hole against Gordon Sillett and the bottom match of Mark Doogue against Patrick Bermingham was halved when called-in.
They met Galgorm Castle Golf Club in the All-Ireland Semi-Finals in the morning and recorded a 3-matches to 2-matches against the Co. Antrim Club. Ian O'Connell led them out and went down by 2-holes against Harris Fleming, he was followed by Paul Coughlan who had a 1-hole win against Michael Reid, next on the tee was Ruairi Kennelly who lost his match against Jordan Hood by 4 and 3, in the penultimate match Quentin Carew recorded a 4 and 3 win against Cole Henderson and in the bottom match Mark Doogue had to go up the 20th before securing the point against Patrick Dallat and their place in the decider.
The previous day they met Trandragee Golf Club in the Quarter Final and returned a 3½ matches to 1½-matches win against Co. Armagh Club, First on the tee was Paul Coughlan who put the first point on the board with a 2 and 1 win against William Smal, Quentin Carew followed up with a very comfortable 7 and 6 win against Ross Dutton, next on the tee was Ian O'Connell who had a 1-hole win against Jamie Stothers, the penultimate match of Mark Doogue against James Hewitt was halved when called-in and in the bottom match James Mitten lost his match by 5 and 4 against Stefan Greenberg.
Castleknock Golf Club reached the All-Ireland Semi-Finals of the Barton Shield when they lost out to Moyola Park Golf Club on the 20th Playoff hole on Friday 30st August 2024 at Carlow Golf Club, in the top match Paul Coughlan with James Mitten finished all-square after 18-holes against Christopher Selfridge with Corey Scullion and the bottom match of Quentin Carew with Mark Doogue against Luke Lennox with Dean Crawford went all the way up the 20th before they relinquished the point to the eventual Green Pennant winners.
They met Belvoir Park Golf Club in the All-Ireland Quarter-Finals in the morning and recorded a 4-hole win against the Co. Down Club in the top match Mark Doogue with Quentin Carew finished 4-up through 17 against Rory McConnell with David Shaw and in the bottom match Paul Coughlan with Ian O'Connell were 1-up through 16 against Marc Norton with Scott Jones.
Paul Coughlan was selected on the Irish Men’s Home Internationals that took place at Murcar Links, Scotland between 7th and 9th August 2024. The others on the team were Colm Campbell (Warrenpoint Golf Club), Hugh Foley (The Royal Dublin Golf Club), Ryan Griffin (Ballybofey & Stranorlar Golf Club), Thomas Higgins (Roscommon Golf Club), Josh Hill (Galgorm Castle Golf Club), Sean Keeling (Roganstown Golf Club), Liam Nolan (Galway Golf Club) and Luke O'Neill (Connemara) they were managed by Damien Coyne from Tuam Golf Club, coached by Michael Collins and captained by Niall MacSweeney from Athenry Golf Club.
Paul Coughlan was selected on the Irish Mid-Amateur Team Championship to represent Ireland at Golf de Chiberta, France on 11th to 14th September 2024. Other members of the team were Colm Campbell (Warrenpoint Golf Club), Brian Doran (Millicent Golf Club) and TJ Ford (Co Sligo Golf Club) and they were Captained by Niall MacSweeney from Athenry Golf Club.
Paul Coughlan was selected on the Leinster Interprovincial team played at PGA Slieve Rusell Golf Club from 3rd to 5th July 2024. Others on the team were Brian Doran (Millicent Golf Club), Gerard Dunne and Evan Farrell (Co. Louth Golf Club), Keith Egan (Carton House Golf Club), Eoin Murphy (Dundalk Golf Club), Adam Smith (Mullingar Golf Club) and Jake Whelan (Grange Golf Club) they were managed by Ian Mooney from Wicklow Golf Club and captained by Harry McAlinden from Bray Golf Club.
Castleknock Golf Club reached the All-Ireland Quarter-Finals of the Barton Shield at Dun Laoghaire Golf Club on Thursday 7th September 2023 when they lost out to Lisburn Golf Club by 4-holes. Lisburn went on to win the All-Ireland Final the following day when they beat Carton House by 1-hole.
In the top match, Paul Coughlan with James Mitten ended all square against Chris Moulds with James Mulholland and in the bottom match; Quentin Carew with Ian O'Connell lost their match by 4-holes against Aaron Marshall with Ryan Symington.
Castleknock Golf Club won the Regional Final of the Leinster North Barton Shield on Sunday 13th August 2023 when they beat Forrest Little Golf Club 2-up
Quentin Carew was selected on the Carey Cup team that played the Metropolitan Golf Association selection at Winged Foot, New York from 19th and 20th October 2023, others on the team were Marc Boucher (Carton House Golf Club), Jack Hearn (Tramore Golf Club), Darcy Hogg (Belvoir Park Golf Club), Jack McDonnell (Forrest Little Golf Club) and Robert Moran (Castle Golf Club).
Quentin Carew & Paul Coughlan were selected on the Leinster Interprovincial Championship team at Moyvalley Golf Club from Tuesday 29th August to Thursday 31st August 2023.
Other members of the team were Marc Boucher (Carton House Golf Club), Robert Brazill (Naas Golf Club), Evan Farrell (Co. Louth Golf Club), Patrick Keeling (Roganstown Golf Club), Eoin Murphy (Dundalk Golf Club) and Jake Whelan (Grange Golf Club).
They were Captained by Harry McAlinden (Bray Golf Club) and Managed by Michael Maher (Luttrellstown Castle Golf Club).
Castleknock Golf Club qualified for the All-Ireland Barton Shield deciders played at Tramore Golf Club on Thursday 1st September 2022.
They were drawn against Roscommon Golf Club in the All-Ireland Quarter-Finals and won their match by 2-holes.
First on the tee was Paul Coughlin with Quintin Carew who had a 3-hole win against Allen and David Hill they were followed by Ian O’Connell with Ruairi Kennelly who lost their match by 1-hole against Simon Walker with Enda Daly.
They met Cork Golf Club in the All-Ireland Semi-Final on the Friday and had a 5-hole win against the Lee-Siders.
First on the tee was Paul Coughlin with Quintin Carew against Ian O’Rourke with Brian Kelleher who had a 4-hole win and were followed by Ian O’Connell with Ruairi Kennelly who had a 1-hole win against Gary O’Flaherty with Morgan Cain.
They met fellow Dublin Club in the All-Ireland decider and lost out by 4-holes to the Rathfarnham Club.
First on the tee was Paul Coughlin with Quinten Carew who lost their match by 1-hole against Alex Gleeson with Ross McKeever the bottom match of Ruairi Kennedy with Ian O’Connell against Peter McKeever with Jack Walsh went 3-holes to Castle and with it the chance of Castleknock’s First Club Green Pennant.
Quentin Carew won the Irish Amateur Close Championship at Headfort Golf Club on Wednesday 17th August 2022 when he beat Hugh Foley of The Royal Dublin Golf Club on the 20th Hole, what a win, considering he shot rounds of 76 & 75 in the qualifiers, nobody say him coming, well done Quentin.
History of Castleknock
Roll of Honour
Member | Year | Hon. Position |
2006 | Ladies Captain | |
2006 | Men's Captain | |
Paul Monahan | 2006 | President |
Maureen Black | 2007 | Ladies Captain |
John Sherwood | 2007 | Men's Captain |
Paul Monahan | 2007 | President |
Terry Smyth | 2008 | Ladies Captain |
Paul Tobin | 2008 | Men's Captain |
Paul Monahan | 2008 | President |
Clare Garrihy | 2009 | Ladies Captain |
Martin Moore | 2009 | Men's Captain |
Paul Monahan | 2009 | President |
Miriam Rogers | 2010 | Ladies Captain |
Michael Galvin | 2010 | Men's Captain |
Paul Monahan | 2010 | President |
Brid Fallon | 2011 | Ladies Captain |
George Coombes | 2011 | Men's Captain |
Paul Monahan | 2011 | President |
Rita O'Dwyer | 2012 | Ladies Captain |
Dermot Conlon | 2012 | Men's Captain |
Paul Monahan | 2012 | President |
Eilish O'Sullivan | 2013 | Ladies Captain |
Brendan Hudson | 2013 | Men's Captain |
Paul Monahan | 2013 | President |
Mairead Butler | 2014 | Ladies Captain |
Michael Lacey | 2014 | Men's Captain |
Paul Monahan | 2014 | President |
Patricia McCormack | 2015 | Ladies Captain |
Jack Creaner | 2015 | Men's Captain |
Pat O'Donnell |
2015 | President |
Rosaleen Geaney |
2016 | Ladies Captain |
Johnny Craven | 2016 | Men's Captain |
Pat O'Donnell |
2016 | President |
Jakie Russell | 2017 | Ladies Captain |
Anthony O'Connell | 2017 | Men's Captain |
Pat O'Donnell | 2017 | President |
RichellaBoggan | 2018 | Ladies Captain |
Lorcan Brophy | 2018 | Men's Captain |
Bernard Hudson | 2018 | President |
Eithne Cusack | 2019 | Ladies Captain |
Garrett Cooke | 2019 | Men's Captain |
Bernard Hudson | 2019 | President |
Linda O'Keefffe | 2020 | Ladies Captain |
Joseph Lavelle | 2020 | Men's Captain |
Jack Creaner | 2020 | President |
Ann Robinson | 2021 | Ladies Captain |
Gerry Robinson |
2021 | Men's Captain |
Jack Creaner | 2021 | President |
Margo O’Donoghue | 2022 | Ladies Captain |
Michael Clancy | 2022 | Men's Captain |
2022 | President | |
Jack | 2022 | Boys' Junior Captain |
Sadhb | 2022 | Girls' Junior Captain |
2023 | Ladies Captain | |
2023 | Men's Captain | |
2023 | President | |
2023 | Boys' Junior Captain | |
2023 | Girls' Junior Captain | |
2024 | Ladies Captain | |
John O'Donohue | 2024 | Men's Captain |
2024 | President | |
2024 | Boys' Junior Captain | |
2024 | Girls' Junior Captain | |
Sarah Lacey (4) |
2024 | Lowest Ladies Handicap |
Mark Doogue | 2024 | Lowest Men's H'cap |
Adam Christie | 2024 | Lowest Men's H'cap |
Robert Moran | 2024 | Lowest Men's H'cap |
Ruairi Kennelly | 2024 | Lowest Men's H'cap |
Ian O'Connell | 2024 | Lowest Men's H'cap |
Luke Curran | 2024 | Lowest Men's H'cap |
Quentin Carew | 2024 | Lowest Men's H'cap |
Paul Coughlan (-3.5) | 2024 | Lowest Men's H'cap |
Dylan Brophy (-2.5) |
2024 | Lowest Men's H'cap |
Andrew Mulholland (0.5) | 2024 | Lowest Men's H'cap |
Michael O'Donovan (0.6) | 2024 | Lowest Men's H'cap |
Odhran Mullan (4.3) |
2024 | Lowest Men's H'cap |
Holes in One at Castleknock
Member | Date | Hole No. | Club Used | Distance |
Martin Moore Jr. | 25 May 2007 | 9th | 151 yd's | |
Michael Devitt | 18 August 2007 | 7th | 169 yd's | |
Frederic Pelanne | 2 January 2009 | 3rd | 172 yd's | |
Bernard Byrne | 29 April 2021 | 11th | 151 yd's | |
Moises Souza Cruz | 26 July 2021 | 9th | 151 yd's | |
Rena O'Brien | 13 October 2021 | 18th | 117 yd's | |
Patrick Kavanagh | 19 October 2021 | |||
Darragh Spain | 15 November 2021 | 18th | 182 yd's | |
Catherine Bradwell | 2 February 2022 | 7th | 96 yd's | |
John Davey | 26 April 2022 | |||
Frank Farrelly | 14 July 2022 | |||
Oisín Wiseman | 8 January 2023 | 7th | 169 yd's | |
Shay Lynam | 18 May 2023 | 9th | 151 yd's |