Golf

The European Club. Tiger Woods used this elegant links to prepare for the British Open at Muirfield (Woods still has the course record), and it does share some attributes with that great old course. Twenty true links holes (two extra holes are in play most days) straddle tumbling dunes with shockingly dramatic views of the Irish Sea. The small membership of 125 people makes it easier for day visitors to get a tee time. The tournament-quality greens are tough but fair. Like Turnberry and the Old Course at St. Andrews, there are only two par-5s, one of which is almost 600 yards long. Off R750, Brittas Bay, Co. Wicklow. 404/47415; www.theeuropeanclub.com. Apr.–June and Aug.–Oct. €225, July €250, Nov.–Mar. €120. Visitors: daily.