Mature estate parkland on the historic Coollattin Estate near Shillelagh — one of south Wicklow's hidden gems. Extended to 18 holes by respected architect Peter McEvoy in 1996, Coollattin offers beautifully maintained parkland golf in a peaceful, unhurried setting at excellent value.
No handicap required; all abilities welcome. Online booking via BRS Golf.
Welcoming guesthouse in Tinahely, 10 min from Coollattin. Popular with visiting golfers. B&B from €80/night.
Check availability →Traditional pub in Shillelagh village — 2 min from the course.
Get directions →Ancient oak woodland loop through one of Ireland's last native oak forests.
Find out more →Coollattin Golf Club sits on the grounds of the Coollattin Estate near the village of Shillelagh in the far south of County Wicklow. The estate has a long history, and the golf course — originally 9 holes — was extended to its current 18-hole layout in 1996 by Peter McEvoy, the English amateur champion turned architect who also designed Rathsallagh. The Wicklow connection between the two courses is no coincidence: McEvoy clearly had an affinity for the county's parkland terrain.
At 6,676 yards and par 72, Coollattin is a proper full-length test. The mature estate woodland provides the framework for a routing of well-defined fairways and thoughtfully positioned greens. There is no rough edge to the experience here — the course is beautifully maintained, the setting is peaceful, and the welcome is warm. For golfers who find resort courses impersonal, Coollattin represents the alternative: proper club golf in an historic parkland setting.
The front nine measures 3,361 yards and the back nine 3,315 — a balanced layout with no dramatic imbalance between halves. Green fees from €30 weekday and €40 at weekends make it among the best-value 18-hole parkland experiences in south Wicklow.
| Day | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday | From €30 | Mon–Fri |
| Weekend | From €40 | 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 | 72 | 6,676 | Full estate parkland test |
| Front 9 | — | 3,361 | — |
| Back 9 | — | 3,315 | — |
No — Coollattin Golf Club welcomes golfers of all abilities without requiring a handicap certificate. Whether you are an experienced club player or a casual visitor, you are welcome. Online booking is available via BRS Golf through the club's website.
The course was extended from 9 to 18 holes in 1996 by Peter McEvoy — English amateur champion and respected golf architect who also designed Rathsallagh Golf Club nearby. McEvoy was known for routing courses sensitively within their natural landscape, and Coollattin demonstrates this approach well.
Coollattin is among the best-value full-length parkland courses in south Wicklow — weekday green fees from €30 for a par 72, 6,676-yard layout on a historic estate. It compares very favourably with nearby courses of similar quality and is a genuine hidden gem for visiting golfers.
Coollattin is in the south of County Wicklow near Shillelagh — approximately 90km from Dublin, taking around 90 minutes via the N11/M11 south and then inland. It is well worth the journey and pairs naturally with Woodenbridge Golf Club or Macreddin Golf Club for a south Wicklow golf break.
Both Coollattin and Rathsallagh were designed (or extended) by Peter McEvoy — a notable connection within Wicklow's golf landscape. McEvoy worked extensively in Ireland and is regarded as one of the most thoughtful architects of his generation. Playing both courses back-to-back makes for an interesting comparison of his style across two different settings.
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