Not all worthwhile golf is played in links courses that are a century old. St. Margaret's is a parkland (inland) course that opened in 1992 and has already hosted 3 international tournaments. St. Margaret's boasts big dramatic holes like the roller coaster twelfth, which rolls between two lakes and across a babbling brook to a majestically elevated green.
There are broad forgiving fairways, neat par threes and greens that play very true on this fascinating course. St. Margaret's is in one league with the best inland courses in Ireland , and the use of water hazards clearly makes this a very special and challenging course.
Location 
St. Margaret's, North Dublin , close to Dublin Airport
Facts and Details
Type of course: Parkland Course
Holes: 18 Length: 7560m, Par: 72
Architects: Tom Craddock and Pat Ruddy
Green Fees
Grading
****
Recommended accommodation
Portmarnock Hotel
Deerpark Hotel
Comment
The 18th is "the best finishing hole I have ever seen... and possibly the strongest and most exciting in the world." Sam Torrance