Royal Dublin

Course Status

Tuesday 27th January, the links is open for play, driving range is closed, short game area is open and buggies are NOT permitted. Loop EF this week until Friday 30th (1-5, 12-18) due to course maintenance on the closed holes. Updated: 27th Jan 2026

7th Hole - Ardilaun

Par 3 - Index 12 - 187 yards

Pro's Tip

Target line is left of centre.

History

A new Hawtree designed hole. Named after Arthur Edward Guinness, 1st Baron Ardilaun and member of the Guinness family, from whom in 1904 a lease was executed to John Lumsden and Johnston Shaw, granting them the exclusive right to play golf over the entire portion of the island for a period of 21 years. He also presented St. Stephen’s Green to the city of Dublin.