Golf in North Wicklow
Seven courses across the Dublin border region — from the championship parkland of Druids Glen and Druids Heath to the established member clubs at Greystones, Delgany, Woodbrook, Bray and Old Conna. The closest cluster of quality golf to the capital.
The 7 Courses of North Wicklow
Ranked by visitor rating — championship courses to excellent member clubs
Druids Glen Golf Resort
Four-time Irish Open host, designed by Pat Ruddy and Tom Craddock in 1995. The benchmark for championship golf in Leinster. Five-star resort with Druids Heath on the same estate.
Green fee from €95 · HCP cert recommended
View Course →Druids Heath Golf Course
Heathland character on the same estate as Druids Glen. Tight, tree-lined and demanding — a very different test to its famous neighbour. An underrated gem that most visitors play as a second round.
Green fee from €65 · HCP cert recommended
View Course →Woodbrook Golf Club
Established 1921 — one of Wicklow's oldest clubs. Testing parkland layout in the Shankill/Bray area. Visitor days available Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
Green fee from €45 · HCP required
View Course →Old Conna Golf Club
Redesigned by Bernhard Langer and a refreshingly straightforward proposition — €50 flat rate any day of the week. No handicap required. Views of the Wicklow Mountains and Dublin Bay.
Green fee €50 flat · No HCP required
View Course →Bray Golf Club
DART direct from Dublin city centre. North Wicklow coastal parkland. A very accessible option for visitors arriving by public transport — walk from Bray station in under 10 minutes.
Green fee from €40 · No HCP required
View Course →Greystones Golf Club
One of Wicklow's oldest clubs, founded 1895. DART accessible from Dublin. Sea views over Greystones harbour. The town itself is one of the most pleasant stops on the coast.
Green fee from €45 · No HCP required
View Course →Delgany Golf Club
Designed by Harry Vardon — six-time Open Champion — on wooded hillside above Greystones. A charming member club with a warm welcome for visitors and great value green fees.
Green fee from €35 · No HCP required
View Course →Staying in North Wicklow
The North Wicklow cluster suits Dublin-based golfers as a day trip, but for a full golf break, several excellent options exist within the area. Druids Glen Hotel & Golf Resort is the obvious choice for a one-stop stay-and-play. The Powerscourt Hotel in Enniskerry is 5-star and immediately adjacent to the Powerscourt courses. For more budget-conscious stays, Bray and Greystones both have guesthouses and small hotels well-placed for the coastal courses.
North Wicklow Golf — FAQ
What is the best golf course in North Wicklow?
Druids Glen Golf Resort is the benchmark — a four-time Irish Open host with a five-star resort on-site. Druids Heath on the same estate offers a very different and equally rewarding challenge. For value, Old Conna's flat €50 rate and Delgany's parkland charm are both excellent choices.
Can I get to North Wicklow golf courses by public transport?
Yes — Bray Golf Club and Greystones Golf Club are both walkable from their DART stations. Druids Glen, Old Conna and Delgany are best reached by car or taxi from Bray or Greystones.
How far is North Wicklow from Dublin city centre?
Bray is approximately 20km from Dublin city centre — about 25–35 minutes by car via the N11. Greystones is a further 10 minutes. Druids Glen and Newtownmountkennedy are about 40km, typically 35–45 minutes depending on traffic.
Which North Wicklow courses require a handicap certificate?
Woodbrook requires a handicap certificate. Druids Glen and Druids Heath recommend one for visitors. Old Conna, Bray, Greystones and Delgany all welcome visitors without a handicap requirement.
What else is there to do in North Wicklow after golf?
Powerscourt Estate and Gardens is one of the finest in Europe — rated in the world's top 3 by National Geographic. Kilruddery House and Gardens near Bray is a lovely afternoon stop. Greystones town has excellent restaurants including Chakra by Jaipur and The Hungry Monk. The Harbour Bar in Bray is one of the most famous traditional pubs in Ireland.
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