Mature tree-lined parkland on the Bray/Shankill border, renovated by Bernhard Langer — one of golf's great champions. A flat green fee of €50 every day of the week, no weekday/weekend difference, makes Old Conna one of the best-value serious golf experiences in north Wicklow.
No handicap certificate required. Visitors welcome all week. Advance booking recommended. Also bookable on GolfNow.
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Find out more →Old Conna Golf Club sits on the Bray/Shankill border in north Wicklow, its mature tree-lined parkland rolling across undulating terrain with significant elevation changes that add both visual interest and strategic complexity to the round. The original design was the work of Eddie Connaughton; the course was subsequently renovated by Bernhard Langer — the German legend who won two Masters titles and captained Europe in the Ryder Cup — a renovation that notably improved drainage and green quality throughout.
At par 72 with a medal tee of 6,549 yards and a championship measure of 6,709 yards, Old Conna is a proper test. The tree-lined fairways demand accuracy off the tee, and the undulating terrain means very few lies are perfectly flat — course management and shot-making matter here more than raw distance. The greens, upgraded as part of the Langer renovation, hold their surface quality well through the season.
The pricing model at Old Conna is refreshingly simple: €50 flat, every day of the week. No higher weekend rate, no peak/off-peak variation — just one straightforward fee that compares very well against comparable parkland courses in the area. Bookable via the club's own website or GolfNow.
| Day | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Monday – Sunday | €50 | Flat rate — same price every day of the week |
Always confirm current rates directly with the course before travelling. Rates shown are indicative and subject to change.
| Tee | Par | Yards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 72 | 6,709 | Full championship layout |
| Medal | 72 | 6,549 | Standard visitor tees |
Yes — Old Conna charges a flat rate of €50 seven days a week, with no weekday/weekend differential. This is genuinely unusual among north Wicklow courses of comparable quality and makes mid-week and weekend pricing identical. Always confirm the current rate when booking as this is subject to change.
Bernhard Langer is one of golf's greatest champions — a two-time Masters winner (1985, 1993) and the most successful Ryder Cup captain in European history. His renovation of Old Conna focused on drainage improvement and green quality, and the result is a course that presents consistently well across the season. Having a course with Langer design credentials in north Wicklow is a notable selling point.
No — no handicap certificate is required. Visitors are welcome all week and the club has a reputation as one of the more visitor-friendly private clubs in north Wicklow. Advance booking is recommended; book via oldconna.com or through GolfNow.
Old Conna is on Ferndale Road on the Bray/Shankill border — approximately 20km south of Dublin city, taking around 25–30 minutes via the M11/N11. It is one of the closest quality 18-hole parkland courses to Dublin in County Wicklow.
Bray Golf Club (~10 min), Delgany Golf Club (~10 min, Harry Vardon design), and Greystones Golf Club (~15 min, founded 1895) are all close by. Woodbrook Golf Club (one of Wicklow's oldest, est. 1921) is also nearby. The north Wicklow cluster offers excellent variety within a compact area.
Scenic parkland with DART access — 20km from Dublin, green fees from €40, all visitors welcome.
Designed by Harry Vardon (6× Open Champion) — dense woodland parkland from €35, 10 minutes away.
Founded 1895 with coastal views and DART access — one of Wicklow's oldest and most characterful clubs.