In the heart of casual golf land, Glencullen Golf Course is set high in the Dublin Mountains, overlooked only by the Giants Grave that is situated in the woodland left of the fifth fairway.

In existence since 1997, it is safe to say that this course is improving with age. Credit is due to Matthew Davy and his team for the endless hours they continuously put into the course in order to keep it playable for as much of the year as is possible, given it's altitude and exposure to nature. 

A testy opening par three followed by a couple of straightforward par fours should see you get off to a solid start. However, once you reach the signature holes at the top of the course, your scoring is immaterial as the panoramic surround takes control. To the left you are indulging in some of the finest views over Dublin Bay, straight in front of you is the leafy suburb that is the Dalkey/Killiney triangle and to your right is the Wicklow frontier with it's own mountain range rolling into the distance and beyond. 

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Once you have taken time to smell the flowers along the way and the real world is thrust back upon you as you make your way to the bottom of the course, there is only one thing to fear. WATER!! An easy enough finish to the course provided you can avoid the dreaded H2O.  

Indeed Glencullen is a tricky test for the lower handicapped golfer while at the higher end of the handicaps, it will make or break you depending on how you treat it. Well worth a visit.

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