Jameson Golf Links: A Historic Irish Gem Reborn

Jameson Golf Links, located 25 minutes outside Dublin, boasts a rich history tied to the Jameson whiskey family. Around the 1850s, John Jameson III, great grandson of the founder, established a private nine-hole course on his estate. Three of these original holes were thoughtfully integrated into the 1995 design by Bernard Langer and Stan Eby.

In 2023, a significant renovation by Jeff Lynch of ReGolf Design led to the course's rebranding as Jameson Golf Links. Lynch focused on modernizing the final ten holes, introducing five new green complexes and four new tee areas. These additions now provide panoramic vistas of the Velvet Strand, Ireland's Eye, and Lambay Island.

The course is renowned for its authentic links character, featuring natural sloping fairways, blind approaches, and elevated tees and greens. While the front nine presents a gentler challenge, the back nine routes players through rugged sand dunes, with six holes playing adjacent to the Irish Sea, creating a memorable golfing experience.