The most accessible golf in Wicklow for Dublin golfers — Bray is 20km from the city with direct DART rail access from Dublin Connolly to Bray station. Scenic parkland with a mix of open and tree-lined holes, green fees from €40 and a warm welcome for all visitors.
All visitors welcome; no handicap certificate required. Advance booking recommended at weekends.
Seafront hotel in Bray — walking distance to the course.
Check availability →Legendary Bray pub — consistently voted Ireland's best bar.
Get directions →Parkland · 18 holes · Bernhard Langer redesign, 5 min away.
View course →Wicklow's most famous coastal walk — starts in Bray town.
Find out more →Bray Golf Club enjoys one of the best locations of any course in Wicklow — within the town boundary of Bray, just 20km south of Dublin city, and served directly by the DART coastal rail line. For Dublin golfers who want to play in Wicklow without a long drive, Bray is the obvious starting point. The DART runs from Dublin Connolly to Bray station, from where the course is a short taxi or walk away.
The layout at 6,175 yards and par 71 offers a mix of open parkland holes and tighter, tree-lined stretches that demand more precise ball-striking. The front nine measures 3,338 yards and the back 3,237 — a well-balanced layout that rarely feels repetitive. The scenic parkland setting, with glimpses of the Wicklow hills in the distance, gives the course a pleasantly rural feel despite its urban proximity.
Green fees from €40 weekday and €60 at weekends sit at a reasonable mid-range for north Wicklow. All visitors are welcome without a handicap certificate, making it an excellent choice for social outings or visitors from outside Ireland who may not carry WHS documentation.
| Day | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday | From €40 | Mon–Fri |
| Weekend | From €60 | Sat, Sun & Bank Holidays |
Always confirm current rates directly with the course before travelling. Rates shown are indicative and subject to seasonal change.
| Tee | Par | Yards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 71 | 6,175 | Full parkland test |
| Front 9 | — | 3,338 | — |
| Back 9 | — | 3,237 | — |
Yes — the DART coastal rail service runs from Dublin Connolly directly to Bray station approximately every 15–20 minutes. From Bray station the golf club is reachable by taxi (a few minutes) or on foot. This makes Bray one of the very few golf courses in Wicklow accessible without a car from Dublin city centre.
No — all visitors are welcome at Bray Golf Club without a handicap certificate. Advance booking is recommended, especially at weekends. Contact the club on +353 1 276 3200 or book via braygolfclub.com.
Bray is a lively seaside town with a long promenade, good restaurants and cafes, and easy rail access to Dublin. After a round at the golf club, the seafront is a short walk away. Bray Head — a dramatic coastal promontory — offers excellent walking with views north to Dublin Bay. The town is well served by accommodation for overnight visitors.
Old Conna Golf Club (flat rate €50, Bernhard Langer renovation), Delgany Golf Club (Harry Vardon design, from €35) and Greystones Golf Club (founded 1895, from €45) are all within 15 minutes. North Wicklow offers a cluster of varied and high-quality golf experiences in a compact area.
Approximately 35–40km from Dublin Airport, taking around 40–50 minutes by car or taxi. Alternatively, take the Airport bus to Dublin city centre, then the DART south to Bray — total journey approximately 60–75 minutes depending on connections.
Flat rate €50 every day, Bernhard Langer renovation — mature tree-lined parkland just minutes away.
Designed by 6× Open Champion Harry Vardon — dense woodland parkland from €35, 10 minutes south.
Founded 1895 with coastal views and DART access — one of Wicklow's oldest and most characterful clubs.