Dooks Golf Club is one of Ireland’s oldest and most characterful links courses – a coastal gem nestled beside Dingle Bay, with views of the Reeks and MacGillycuddy’s mountains. Founded in 1889, it offers a more intimate, low-profile round compared to the blockbuster names nearby. But make no mistake – Dooks is authentic, challenging, and utterly beautiful. The routing flows gently through natural dunes and rumpled fairways, with blind shots, seaside breezes, and quirky hole shapes that keep you guessing. It’s not long, but it demands accuracy, touch, and smart club selection. There’s little room for brute force – this is a thinking golfer’s course. Greens are firm and subtly contoured, while bunkering is minimal but strategic. The 13th is a standout – a short par-4 through a narrow dune valley, with trouble on all sides. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming – it’s a club that values the game’s spirit and history. For many, Dooks is a favourite precisely because it doesn’t try too hard. It’s golf in its purest form – raw, honest, and quietly unforgettable.