Golf in Wicklow

County Wicklow, known as the "Garden of Ireland," offers a diverse range of golf courses set against stunning natural backdrops.

Whether you're seeking championship-level challenges or scenic rounds, here is a list of the top golf courses that we work with and all less than 30 minutes drive from the hotel :

Arklow Golf Club: Established in 1927, is a traditional seaside links course located in Arklow. Designed by Hawtree & Taylor, with later enhancements by Eddie Hackett and Eddie Connaughton, the course offers a classic links experience with undulating fairways, rugged sand dunes, and panoramic views of the Irish Sea. Arklow Golf Club is recognized among Ireland's top 100 golf courses. Arklow Golf Links

Blainroe Golf Club: You will find Blainroe Golf Club just 20km north of Arklow Town,  its cliff top location affords some spectacular views of the Irish Sea with Mount Snowdon in Wales featuring regularly as a backdrop during the summer months. Looking westwards up the narrow valley you have the majestic Wicklow Mountains which give Blainroe its own micro-climate and a beautiful location for all year round golf. Blainroe Golf Club

Wicklow Golf Club: One of the oldest golf clubs on the East Coast, Wicklow Golf Club was founded in 1904 and is an 18-hole cliff top course with outstanding and unique sea views hewn from the wild coastline of Wicklow. As you play, enjoy the spectacular views of the Wicklow Mountains and the magnificent coastline from the old Wicklow Head Lighthouse to the South.Each hole offers a great challenge for golfers of every level. Wicklow Golf Club

The European Club is a world renowned links course, designed by Pat Ruddy, featuring 20 holes and newarly a mile of Irish Sea frontage. Pat aspired to having a golf course of his own since learning that Jimmy Demaret and Jack Burke were founding a golf course of their own, The Champions Club, in Texas in 1958…and it came to fruition when he surveyed Ireland's coastline by helicopter in search for a classic golf location.  There it was at lovely Brittas Bay just 30-miles south of the capital city, Dubin. Only 10 minutes drive from the Arklow Bay Hotel, the course has hosted the Irish PGA Championship and attracted legends like Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy. European Golf Club

Woodenbridge Golf Club: Woodenbridge Golf Club: The Patrick Merrigan designed Woodenbridge Golf Club is a Par 71 parkland course. The beautiful Avoca & Aughrim rivers come into play on no less than 10 holes, each providing unique challenges for players of all handicaps. Known for it's picturesque setting and offering a tranquil golfing experience for all players. Woodenbridge Golf Club

Madreddin Golf Club: The Macreddin Valley is an area of outstanding natural beauty, tucked away at the southern reaches of the Wicklow Mountains. In the heart of the valley lies Macreddin Golf, a magnificent 18 hole, Par 72 golf course set on 160 acres of tranquil woodland splendour. Macreddin is the first course ever designed by Irish professional golfer and Ryder Cup Captain Paul McGinley. Less than 30 minutes drive from the hotel. Macreddin Golf Club

Courtown Golf Club: Courtown Golf Club is a picturesque and challenging golf course located 20 minutes drive from the Arklow Bay Hotel, just outside the town of Gorey only an hour from South Dublin. Founded in 1936, Courtown is a mature parkland course, par 71 and every fairway is lined to reward the accurate golfer and punish the wayward, with panoramic views of the South Irish Sea on the North Wexford coast. Courtown Golf Club