Welcome to Wicklow, a golf lover’s paradise located on the east coast of Ireland. With its stunning coastal and mountainous landscapes, it’s no wonder that Wicklow is a must-visit destination for golf enthusiasts. Wicklow offers an extensive range of world-class golf courses, each with its unique challenges, stunning scenery, and remarkable holes that will leave you in awe. In this article, we’ll explore the signature holes at some of the best golf clubs in Wicklow.
12th Hole at The European Club
Let’s start with the 12th hole at the European Club, one of the most challenging holes in Wicklow. This par 4 measures at 459 yards, and is a stunning hole along the beach. It demands an accurate tee shot as the green is guarded by a vast bunker.
18th Hole at Blainroe Golf Club
Next, we have the 18th hole at Blainroe Golf Club, a stunning 500 yards,par 5, that wouldn’t be out of place at Pebble Beach. This hole that plays alongside the Irish Sea, provides a challenging end to the round as golfers must hit their tee shot over a small inlet to a fairway that slopes left towards the sea.
4th Hole at Arklow Golf Links
Moving on to the 4th hole at Arklow Golf Links, a long par 4 that is sure to test your skills. The hole measures at 370 yards, and with a prevailing wind, it can be a real challenge to reach the green in regulation. The Road Hole where wind and bunkers meet.
9th Hole at Rathsallagh Golf Club
The 9th hole at Rathsallagh Golf Club is another hole that will put your skills to the test. This is an uphill dog leg, 380 meters par 4 with a tall sequoia tree in play off the drive. Always play an extra club to this two tiered green. A par here is always a great score as you face into the back nine!
12th Hole at Druids Glen
The 12th hole at Druids Glen is an iconic holes in Wicklow with it’s flower Celtic cross. This par 3 measures at 179 yards and is surrounded by dense forest, . A small pond guards the front of the green, and any shot that comes up short will find its way into the water.
12th Hole at Macreddin Golf Club
The 12th hole at Macreddin Golf Club is par 4, measuring 442 yards. Called “McGinley’s Favourite” by course designer Paul McGinley, the high tee promises a thrilling and knee trembling drive which will leave a long iron for your second shot between the statuesque pines that guard the green. Two brave and confident shots required where most will be delighted with a Par.
6th Hole ‘The Nose’ at Wicklow Golf Club
voted one of the Top 50 holes in Ireland by the Irish Independent, ‘The Nose’ has to be one of the most daunting driving holes in Ireland if not Europe. The only thing here between you and the fairway is 190 yards of a carry over the biggest water hazard on the east coast of Ireland: The Irish Sea!
1st Hole at Powerscourt West Course
The 1st hole at Powerscourt West Course is a stunning opening hole that plays uphill towards the Mountains. The hole is a par 5 and measures at 560 yards with Powerscourt House and the Sugar Loaf behind.
18th Hole at Woodenbridge Golf Club
Last but not least, we have the 18th hole at Woodenbridge Golf Club, a challenging par 5 that measures at 553 yards. The hole plays towards the clubhouse, with a narrow fairway along the River Avoca, that is guarded by trees on both sides. The green is protected by bunkers and requires an accurate approach shot to reach.
