
Corballis Links Course
Corballis Links Golf Club

About this course
Corballis Links occupies a stretch of linksland on the Donabate peninsula north of Dublin, positioned between the Irish Sea and the Rogerstown Estuary. The course was designed by Ron Kirby and represents one of the more accessible true links experiences in the Dublin region. The property sits on naturally undulating duneland that provides the essential characteristics of links golf: firm turf, coastal breezes, and routing that works with rather than against the existing topography. The layout makes use of the available land in a straightforward manner, with holes running through corridors of dunes and native grasses. Players encounter the typical challenges of seaside golf—wind direction and strength dictating club selection, firm ground requiring thoughtful approach angles, and greens that reward local knowledge. The course operates as a public facility, which distinguishes it from many of Ireland's private links clubs and makes it a practical option for visitors seeking authentic linksland golf without the formality or cost of more celebrated venues. Corballis sits in the shadow of better-known courses along Ireland's east coast, but it offers legitimate links character at a modest scale. The setting provides views across the estuary and out toward the Irish Sea, and the routing takes advantage of the natural movement in the land. For golfers exploring the Dublin area, it represents a straightforward example of traditional Irish links design without pretense.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in Ireland
Best in Dublin
Quick facts
- Location
- Corballis, Dublin, IE
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 2004
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Ron Kirby
- Par
- 66
- Length
- 4,624 yards
- Difficulty
- 65.5/112
- Course Vaults score
- 8.1
Getting there
Most visitors to Corballis Links Golf Club arrive via Dublin Airport, less than ten minutes north by car - making this one of the most accessible true links experiences in the world. The brief drive traces the coastal edge of the Donabate peninsula, where the urban sprawl of Ireland's capital quickly dissolves into salt marsh and dune grass. As you turn off the main road toward the clubhouse, the landscape opens to reveal a raw, windswept stretch of linksland pressed between the Irish Sea and the tidal flats of the Rogerstown Estuary - an unexpectedly wild threshold just beyond the reach of the city's hum.

FAQ
Common questions about Corballis Links
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Corballis Links has a Course Vaults score of 8.1 out of 10 based on 23 logged golfers.
Corballis Links was designed by Ron Kirby.
Yes. Corballis Links is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Corballis Links is 66.
Corballis Links plays 4,624 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Corballis Links is 112.



