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Dear Guest,Thank you for booking a tee-time with Portmarnock Golf Club. On behalf of the Captain,Committee and Members, we look forward to welcoming you to our world renownedchampionship links. Consistently ranked among the top golf courses in the world and leading links courses inIreland, you can look forward to a strong yet fair golfing challenge, surrounded by the beautyof nature. Before and after your round, we invite you to enjoy the warm hospitality of ourClubhouse where you can also find out about the rich history and tradition of Portmarnocksince 1894.To make the most of your experience, we suggest arriving at least one hour before your teetime to check in for your game and enjoy our full range of practice facilities with ourcompliments. Please take a few minutes to read through this guide for other useful informationincluding how to find us, reserving your caddie and equipment hire in advance, our dress code,a hole-by-hole preview and more. Travel safely and play well.Elaine McBrideGeneral Manager27 Holes Of Championship Links & A Warm Welcome AwaitsBEFORE YOU ARRIVE >TERMS & CONDITIONS >ON ARRIVAL >

Office: +353 1 846 2968Caddymaster: +353 1 846 2979Pro Shop: +353 1 846 2634info@portmarnockgolfclub.iewww.portmarnockgolfclub.iePortmarnock Golf Club, Golf Links Road, Portmarnock, Co.Dublin, D13 KD96.@portmarnockgolfclubG e t t i n g H e r e & C o n t a c t i n g U sG e t t i n g H e r e & C o n t a c t i n g U sPortmarnock Golf Club is located just 15minutes from Dublin airport, 15km northof Dublin city centre. Our Eircode for Google Maps is D13 KD96.Click on the map above for more details.Dress CodeOn The Links & Practice AreasAppropriate golf clothing should be worn atall times on the course and practice areas. Golf trousers, tailored shorts with socks,skorts, collared shirts/tops or appropriatemock and turtle neck shirts/tops areconsidered appropriate.Our dress code reflects the long-standing tradition and high standard of excellence for whichthe Club is known. Portmarnock GolfClub has a long tradition of values thathave been passed down through thedecades by our early founders in 1894. This tradition incorporates respect forthe course and fellow golfers. we ask allgolfers to respect this by adhering to thefollowing:In the ClubhouseAn appropriate standard of dress isrequired at all times. Smart casual clothesand golf attire, including tailored shorts,clean soft spiked golf shoes, can be wornthroughout the clubhouse.Waterproof garments are only permitted inthe lobby and locker rooms. Headgearshould always be removed in theclubhouse.Attire that is not permitted on the courseor in the clubhouse includes sports jerseys,jeans, track suits or similar wear, beachshorts, uncollared or sleeveless tee-shirts. The Pickeman Room: At all times for day,gentleman are expected to wear a jacketand tie and ladies are expected to wearclothing appropriate to the setting.BEFORE YOU ARRIVE

The use of mobile/cell phones at Portmarnock Golf Club isrestricted to members of the medical profession on call. Please ensure your mobile phone is switched off when on thelinks and in the Clubhouse. Discreet use of mobile phones ispermitted in the car park area only.Mobile/Cell PhonePolicyPortmarnock Golf Club is a walking course. Inorder to protect the links ground and ensure itis maintained to the highest standards,buggies are not available for visitors to use.Buggies are reserved for Members only basedon very strict requirements and adherence toclub rules which ensures the protection of thecourse.We are pleased to offer the following for hirefrom the Professional Shop:· electric trollies · pull trollies· hire clubs. As stocks are limited, we advise reservingthese items in advance by emailinginfo@portmarnockgolfclub.ie to avoiddisappointment on the day of play. Equipment HireA Portmarnock caddie is a must when you takeon the challenge of our links and a forecaddieis mandatory for groups of three or more.We are delighted to have a long-standing teamof some of the most experienced,knowledgeable and jovial caddies in Ireland.Due to high demand and popularity, to ensuresingle/double caddie availability, advancereservation is essential. Please email us atinfo@portmarnockgolfclub.ie to reserve.Caddie fees are paid directly to the caddie followingthe round.Portmarnock CaddieOver the years, environmental conservation has been a key focus for Portmarnock Golf Club. Inaddition to our ecology plans for the indigenous wildlife and protecting certain areas of land,working with environmental specialists GreenClub, we are currently leading the way in Irish golfwith an ambitious programme that will enable us to achieve Net Zero. During your visit, we askyou to support this effort. Small steps taken together count. Please repair divots and pitchmarks,and leave the Links and our surrounds litter-free. Green Future

Get To Know Portmarnock Links"There are notricks or nastysurprises, onlyan honest, albeitsearching test ofshot makingskills."Tom Watson"Portmarnock isthe fairest links Ihave ever played... it is bothchallenging anddemanding forevery level ofgolfer."Padraig HarringtonConsidered by many as one ofthe fairest links courses in theworld, Portmarnock Golf Clubdelivers an incredible challengeand true test of golf. Prepare toexperience links golf at itspurest. We invite you to click on thearrow below to get a preview ofwhat lies ahead in our Hole-By-Hole Guide on our YouTubeChannel.

One of the mostenjoyable linkscourses I have hadan opportunity toplay.Tiger WoodsGate AccessOn arrival at the entrance gate, pleasephone +353 1 846 2968, select option 7, anda member of the team will provide access. Pro Shop Check-InGuests and visitors must check-in for yourgame at the Pro Shop. Led by HeadProfessional, Francis Howley, and his team ofPGA Professionals, you will get information forthe days play and equipment hire can beorganised. The Pro Shop also offers the latest golfingequipment and technology and a wide range ofhigh quality golf apparel, including itemsfeaturing the iconic Portmarnock Golf Clublogo.Welcome & Bag DropWhen you reach the Clubhouse, you will bewelcomed by a member of our team whowill give a brief orientation, answer anyquestions you have, and take your bags inpreparation for your game. ON ARRIVAL AT THE CLUBOnce you have checked in, Men's and Ladies'Locker Room facilities can be accessedthrough the main entrance hallway of theClubhouse. You will have use of a small lockersuitable for holding a small bag/wallet/generalpocket items. We provide complimentarytowels and toiletries. A complimentary shoe-shine service is also available on request. Locker RoomAfter check in, you are welcome to warm upand get ready for your game at ourchampionship-standard practice facilities. Transport is available to and from the drivingrange where range balls and tees will beavailable with our compliments. Driving RangeYou are also welcome to make use of ourchipping and putting greens which arelocated behind the Clubhouse.Chipping & Putting GreenSingle €70 Forecaddie €90 On return from the range, your caddie willmeet you at the Clubhouse and help withfinal preparations in advance of play.Caddie fees are payable directly (cash only) tothe caddie at the end of the round at thefollowing rates:Gratuity is at your discretion based onperformance. At the end of play, your caddie will alsoprovide a Rating Card. We value yourfeedback and appreciate if you can completeand return this form to the Caddymaster tohelp us ensure a consistent and high standardof service.Meet Your Caddie

We ask all players to arrive on the first tee, whereyou will meet the Starter, at least 5 minutes beforeyour starting time.After your round, the Caddymaster will take yourclubs and ensure they are delivered to your coachdriver or ready for you to collect when you havefinished enjoying the Clubhouse facilities. We ask all players to arrive on the first tee, whereyou will meet the Starter, at least 5 minutes beforeyour starting time.After your round, the Caddymaster will take yourclubs and ensure they are delivered to your coachdriver or ready for you to collect when you havefinished enjoying the Clubhouse facilities. Starting & Finishing Your RoundStarting & Finishing Your RoundThe use of seed/sand from bags to fill divot marksis compulsory. Please take a black bag from the rackat the starting tee before commencing play.We also request that pitchmarks are repaired andbunkers are raked after play, with rakes left outsidebunkers at the front left or right.Care of the LinksPlease avoid slow play at all times. Play ready golf and ensure that you keep up with the group in frontthroughout. We use Tagmarshal GPS to track pace of play. Should you fall behind pace, our ranger will askyou to speed up or move ahead to catch up with acceptable pace of play.Slow PlayOn-CourseDuring the summer months, our halfway house will be in operation. Located after the 9th hole, weoffer a range of light refreshments, including hot pies, sausage rolls, sandwiches, wraps, muffins,along with a variety of soft drinks and alcoholic beverages.Join Us In The ClubhouseIn addition to locker room facilities, guests and visitors are welcome to enjoy the hospitality of ourClubhouse. You can enjoy traditional Irish food, including fish landed daily at Howth Pier - whichcan be seen from the links. Opening hours vary but full service is available year round duringdaylight hours. The Clubhouse also features a treasure trove of memorabilia, photos and paintings that tell ofPortmarnocks commitment to the great traditions of golf, the rich history of our Club since 1894,and our role in the history of golf in Ireland. Please refer to the Dress Code on page 2 of this Guide before visiting our Clubhouse.Hospitality

PaymentFull payment of the total green fee must bemade at the time of reservation to secure yourbooking. Until full payment is received, yourbooking is not confirmed. Once full paymenthas been received, an official confirmationwill be sent by email.Refund PolicyGreen fee payments are non-refundable andnon-transferable. Failure to keep a reservationwill result in forfeiting the green fee.In extenuating circumstances, should yourgame need to be cancelled, please email us atinfo@portmarnockgolfclub.ie detailing thereason for the cancellation. This notice inwriting must be received at least 31 days inadvance of play. Consideration will then begiven to issuing a credit to the value of the feepaid. Any credit issued must be used within 12months of the cancellation being notified.Please click here to complete our visitorsurvey.TERMS & CONDITIONSVisitor Information Guide 2023 Portmarnock Golf ClubSingles/twosomes will automatically bepaired upGroups of 3 or more players must have aforecaddieCaddies must be paid in cash directly onthe day of play and cannot be invoicedGreen fees include complimentary use ofour practice facilities and range balls.Reservations