Arklow Golf Links. Arklow.
A genuine classic Irish links founded in 1927 — humps, hollows, gorse, sea breezes and 6,516 yards of pure coastal golf on the south Wicklow shoreline. One of Ireland's most authentic links experiences.
Arklow Golf Links
Arklow Golf Links is one of County Wicklow's oldest and most authentic golf experiences — a classic Irish links founded in 1927 and originally designed by the celebrated firm of Hawtree & Taylor, later enhanced by Eddie Hackett and Eddie Connaughton. Nestled along the south Wicklow coastline, the course offers everything that defines traditional links golf: undulating fairways, deep rough, gorse, sand hills and the ever-present influence of the sea breeze.
The course plays to a par of 69 over 6,516 yards, a deceptively challenging test that rewards course management and the ability to keep the ball low in the wind. Unlike many modern parkland designs, Arklow demands creativity and adaptability — no two rounds play the same. The lack of a handicap requirement makes it one of the most accessible championship-standard links in the province.
Visitors are welcome throughout the week with advance booking recommended. Arklow town itself is a vibrant market town with excellent restaurants and accommodation options. Combined with nearby Woodenbridge Golf Club, Arklow provides an ideal base for a two-course south Wicklow golf break.
Scorecard & Yardage
Championship tees — yards
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 69 |
| Yards | 383 | 421 | 178 | 398 | 512 | 386 | 164 | 412 | 396 | 3250 | 401 | 387 | 412 | 156 | 398 | 172 | 421 | 396 | 523 | 3266 | 6516 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you play
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