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 €179.00
Offer valid from 01 Apr 2022 to 31 Oct 2023 Detail:
1-Night B&B with 1 Game of Golf:
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. Complimentary guest parking. Complimentary WIFI. Full use of Tonic Health Club including fitness centre, pool, sauna, steam-room and Jacuzzi (please note sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi are currently closed due to government guidelines). Cancel free up to 24 hours prior to arrival. From: €179pps
| Green Fees Monday to Thursday: | €45 |
| 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: | €2,002 |
| Full Couples Membership Fee: | €3,026 |
| Full 7-Day Flexible Membership Fee: | €1,727 |
| Full 5-Day Flexible Membership Fee: | €977 |
| Full Student 18-23 Membership Fee: | €555 |
| Full Junior 15-17 Membership Fee: | €299 |
| Full Juvenile 8-14 Membership Fee: | €275 |
| Course Type | Parkland |
| No Holes | 18 |
| Members | 150 |
| 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: | Michael Clancy |
| 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 |
| Hon. Treasurer: | Pauric Glennon & Ann Robinson |
| Comp. Secretary: | Liam Maher & Sinead Corley |
Course Layout
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 2023 provisional*
| Open & Major Fixtures 2023 (Confirmed) | ||||
| Event* | Start | Finish | Type | Duration |
| Captains' Drive-In | Saturday 25 March |
Closed | 1 | |
| Lady Captain's Prize | Saturday 3 June | Closed | 1 | |
| Captain's Prize | Saturday 26 August |
Closed | 1 | |
| President's Prize | Sunday 17 June |
Closed | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 17 January | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 24 January | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 31 January | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 7 February |
Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 14 February | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 21 February | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 28 February | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 7 March |
Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 14 March | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 21 March | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 28 March | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 4 April |
Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 11 April | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 18 April | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 25 April |
Open | 1 | |
| Fourball Betterball | Sunday 29 April |
Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 2 May | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 9 May | Open | 1 | |
| Ladies Singles Stableford | Friday 10 May | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 16 May | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 23 May |
Open | 1 | |
| 3-Person Team Event | Wednesday 24 May | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 30 May |
Open | 1 | |
| Start of Open Week | Tuesday 6 June | Sunday 11 June | Open | 5 |
| Singles Stableford | Tuesday 6 June | |
Open | 1 |
| 9-Hole Singles Stableford | Wednesday 7 June | Open | 1 | |
| Seniors Singles Stableford | Thursday 8 June | Open | 1 | |
| 4-Person Team Event | Friday 9 June | Open | 1 | |
| Junior Scratch Cup | Sunday 11 June | Open | 1 | |
| Inter. Scratch Cup | Sunday 11 June | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 13 June | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 20 June | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 27 June | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 4 July | Open | 1 | |
| Senior Scratch Cup | Saturday 8 July | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 11 July | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 18 July | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 25 July | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuessday 1 August | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 8 August | Open | 1 | |
| Ladies 4-Ball Betterball | Wednesday 9 August | Open | 1 | |
| Leinster AIG Inter-Club Semi-Finals & Finals | Sunday 13 August | G.I. | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 15 August | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 22 August |
Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 29 August |
Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 5 September | Open | 1 | |
| ITICA Pro-Am | Monday 11 September |
IPGA | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 12 September | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 19 September |
Open | 1 | |
| Senior Scratch Cup | Saturday 23 September | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 26 September |
Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 3 October | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 10 October | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 17 October | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 24 October |
Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 31 October |
Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 7 November | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 14 November | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 21 November |
Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 28 November |
Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 5 December | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 12 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 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 & 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 | |
| Sarah Lacey (4) |
2023 | Lowest Ladies Handicap |
| Robert Moran | 2023 | Lowest Men's H'cap |
| Ruairi Kennelly | 2023 | Lowest Men's H'cap |
| Ian O'Connell | 2023 | Lowest Men's H'cap |
| Luke Curran | 2023 | Lowest Men's H'cap |
| Quentin Carew | 2023 | Lowest Men's H'cap |
| Paul Coughlan (-3.5) | 2023 | Lowest Men's H'cap |
| Dylan Brophy (-2.5) |
2023 | Lowest Men's H'cap |
| Andrew Mulholland (0.5) | 2023 | Lowest Men's H'cap |
| Michael O'Donovan (0.6) | 2023 | Lowest Men's H'cap |
| Odhran Mullan (4.3) |
2023 | 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 |
