As well as awesome struggles there are broad forgiving fairways, neat par threes and greens that play very true on this fascinating course. As you cross a stream on stepping stones, or step back to admire your approach landing inches from the pin, you'll find more to enjoy every day in St. Margaret's.

HOST TO 2004 IRISH PGA CHAMPIONSHIP

With it's great location, tour calibre course, and previous championship history, St. Margaret's was an obvious choice to host the 2004 Irish PGA championship. The tournament featured both former and present Ryder Cup stars, as well as many upcoming young Irish standouts.

Padraig Harrington followed up a 4th place finish at the Masters in Augusta the week before with a dramatic win at St. Margaret's. Not decided until the 72nd hole, St. Margaret's magnificent 18th, Harrington edged former Ryder Cup standout Philip Walton in tough conditions during a blustery week.

The total distance from the airport is 4 miles (approximately 5-6 minutes). At the main airport exit take a left at the roundabout towards Swords. Continue with local directions below.

DIRECTIONS FROM DUBLIN CITY CENTRE OR M50

M1 North to the Swords exit. Come to the airport roundabout and take a right. Continue with local directions below. LOCAL DIRECTIONS

Proceed to the next roundabout (Cloghran Roundabout) and take the R108 to St. Margarets and Naul. After 1.7 miles there's another roundabout- go straight ahead for St. Margaret's. You will see Keelings fruit farms shortly on your right. Take the next right turn - signpost for Oldtown and St. Margaret's GAA. Take the next left. At the 'T' junction take a right. St. Margaret's Golf & Country Club is half a mile down the road on the right hand side.