One of the oldest and most historic clubs in Ireland, and indeed the world, Royal Dublin is a subtle and intelligent links on an island that appeared magically in Dublin harbor in the nineteenth century. The island is also a bird sanctuary, and there is an unlikely sense of seclusion on this traditional and relatively flat golfing ground that today lies in the shadow of factory chimneys, only fifteen minutes from the heart of the capital. This used to be the most exclusive club in Ireland, but the staff and members at Royal Dublin are genuinely happy to see you.