The Sandman Hotel Group and Portmarnock Resort are delighted to announce the completion of the multi-million-euro renovations on the recently rebranded Jameson Golf Links. This exciting two-year project has seen numerous holes remodeled on the championship golf course. The re-designed layout is the mastermind of Jeff Lynch, Director & Senior architect at (re)GOLF, with work completed by Northland Properties and the Gaglardi Family.
Formerly known as Portmarnock Hotel and Golf Links, various modifications have been made to Bernhard Langer’s original 1995 design. One of the most remarkable transformations has been the elevation of many of the tee boxes and greens, bringing the sea closer to the course to create stunning panoramic views of North Dublin’s Velvet Strand and the famous island known locally as Ireland’s Eye. Following the opening of the penultimate hole, the course now plays as a par 72, measuring 7,266 yards off the back tees, and ensures golfers of all abilities can manage and enjoy their way around.
The course rebrand brings to life the inextricable link between the land, the clubhouse, and the famous Jameson whiskey dynasty – a family who played an important part in the introduction of the game of golf to Ireland and particularly the north Dublin coast.
“The feedback we are receiving from members and visiting guests about the changes made to the links over the past year or so has been fantastic”, shares Paul McCanny, Director of Golf at Jameson Golf Links. “Jeff Lynch and (re)GOLF Design, DAR Golf, Aquaturf Solutions, and our own Jameson Golf Links maintenance team have delivered work of the highest quality. The aim was to make the most of our spectacular dunescape whilst heightening the golfing experience. We believe Jameson Golf Links is now one of the best links golf experiences in Ireland.”
Portmarnock Resort has also seen extensive hotel renovations made in recent years, bringing Dublin’s only coastal resort to a new level of luxury for golf-loving visitors to Ireland’s famous capital city. Due to its locality, the resort – a 30-minute journey from the heart of Dublin and 20 minutes from the capital city’s international airport – provides a perfect base for golfers looking to explore the vast array of world-class links courses along the north Dublin coast – including Portmarnock Golf Club, The Island, and Royal Dublin.
