The Course
About 35 miles South of Dublin and 5 miles from the town of Wicklow you’ll find the magnificent European Golf Club, sitting pretty on the east coast of Ireland on Brittas Bay.
The golf links was designed by Pat Ruddy – acknowledged as the world’s leading links designer. Some thirty years on he continues his work at the links – constantly calibrating it to meet the challenges of the modern game, and making sure that today’s golf champs enjoy expressing themselves during a game that also challenges and inspires them.
With magnificent, sweeping views of the Irish Sea from nineteen of the twenty holes, the links is a wonderful medley of rugged dunes, deep bunkers, sea breezes and large undulating greens. It is one of the longest links at 7,490-yards from the tips. The course features two extra par 3s which are in play most days – giving golfers a 20-hole round which includes five holes running very close to the sea. It’s very common to find players searching for their golf balls on the beach!
You should have strategic thinking, a strong character and good shot-making skills in your golfing arsenal – and expect to enjoy every moment of your game here.
The Course In Pictures
While You're Here
A key spot to visit during your time here has to be Glendalough Abbey – a monastic settlement founded in the 6th century by Saint Kevin and which survived up to the 16th century. Its relics include an impressive round tower, several stone churches and a number of crosses. Your personal tour guide and driver will arrange a guided tour for you. Be sure to factor in some time to visit the magnificent Powers Court Estate and Waterfall – a large country estate noted for its beautiful manor house and landscaped gardens occupying 19 hectares.
