One of Wicklow's oldest and longest golf clubs — founded in 1921 on the Dublin Road in Shankill, with a championship layout of 6,947 yards that makes it one of the most demanding tests in the county. A well-established private members club with DART access and a strong golfing tradition over more than 100 years.
Handicap certificate required. Advance booking essential. Visitors welcome Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun — restricted Tue, Wed, Sat (members' competition days).
Woodbrook Golf Club was founded in 1921 on the Dublin Road in Shankill — one of north Wicklow's oldest golf clubs, with over 100 years of continuous play on the same scenic parkland site. At 6,947 yards from the championship tees, Woodbrook is one of the longest courses in County Wicklow, making it a genuine test for any standard of golfer but particularly rewarding for longer hitters who can take advantage of the layout's scale.
The course is a well-established private members club with all that implies: well-maintained fairways and greens, a strong competition calendar, and a membership that takes its golf seriously. Visitors are welcome on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday — Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday are primarily reserved for members' competitions. Advance booking is essential, as is a handicap certificate.
The location is convenient — on the Dublin Road (N11) in Shankill, approximately 20km south of Dublin city, and within walking distance of Shankill DART station, making it accessible from Dublin without a car. For visiting golfers who want a serious championship-length parkland experience close to Dublin, Woodbrook is one of the most significant options in north Wicklow.
Note on green fees: Green fees at Woodbrook are indicative at approximately €45 weekday and €50 weekend — these figures have not been recently confirmed and may be outdated. Always confirm current rates directly at woodbrook.ie before travelling.
| Day | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday (visitor days) | Approx. €45 | Indicative — confirm at woodbrook.ie |
| Weekend (Sunday) | Approx. €50 | Indicative — confirm at woodbrook.ie |
Important: Green fees are indicative and may be outdated — please confirm current rates at woodbrook.ie before travelling. Always confirm visitor availability and tee times directly with the club in advance.
| Tee | Par | Yards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 72 | 6,947 | One of Wicklow's longest courses |
Visitors are welcome on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday are primarily reserved for members' competition days. Advance booking is essential — contact the club via woodbrook.ie well in advance of your planned visit.
Yes — Woodbrook is a private members club and a handicap certificate is required for visitor play. Overseas visitors should bring their home club's handicap documentation or a recognised digital WHS record. Contact the club in advance to confirm their current policy.
Woodbrook was founded in 1921, making it one of Wicklow's oldest golf clubs with over 100 years of continuous play. It has a strong tradition and established membership with a full competition calendar throughout the season.
Yes — Shankill DART station is nearby, with regular services from Dublin Connolly. From Shankill station the club is accessible on foot or by short taxi. This makes Woodbrook one of the more easily accessible private clubs in north Wicklow for visitors arriving from Dublin without a car.
At 6,947 yards from the championship tees, Woodbrook is one of the longest golf courses in County Wicklow — longer than Druids Glen (7,222 yards from the tips, though Woodbrook's championship measure is close). It is a genuine test of both length and accuracy on a well-maintained private parkland.
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