The Royal Dublin Golf Club, founded in 1885, is Ireland's second oldest golf club. It is a private members' club.
The Royal Dublin is an 18-hole links course on Bull Island, Dublin, Ireland, one of the biggest golf clubs in the country. Designed originally by the Harry Colt, the links was extended under the guidance of golf architect Martin Hawtree.
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