The Deer Park Hotel & Golf Courses was established in the mid 1970s and lies nine miles to the east of Dublin. The hotel has 50 en-suite rooms, a bar and restaurant. There are four parkland courses to choose from, ranging from the par-72, 18-hole course to the 18-hole pitch-and-putt course. They are all set in the grounds of Howth Castle and enjoy stunning views of Dublin Bay and the coastline. The Short Course is, as the name suggests, the shortest of the four courses, its 12 holes measuring just 1810 yards.

Visitors are welcome though there are restrictions on Sunday mornings. Club and trolley hire is available and you'll be able to warm up on an excellent practice area.