Wicklow
Overview
The "Garden of Ireland," a woodland and hill county south of Dublin, home to the manicured parkland of Druids Glen.
Why Play Golf Here
Druids Glen is the headline course here — a manicured parkland resort layout in the Wicklow hills, nicknamed "the Augusta of Europe," and a four-time Irish Open venue. Wicklow's mountains, woodland, and gardens give it a very different character from Dublin's coastal links, making it a natural pairing for golfers who want a resort round alongside a scenic inland county.
- Best time to visit
- April to October for the most reliable conditions and full resort facilities.
- Nearest airports
- Dublin Airport (DUB) — approximately 60 km / under an hour's drive via the M11
- Recommended stay
- 1–2 nights
Featured Courses
Where to stay
Druids Glen Resort
Staying at the Druids Glen Resort itself is the simplest option — accommodation on site, immediately beside both courses, with Dublin under an hour away via the M11 for a day trip or airport transfer. The wider Wicklow countryside, with its gardens, mountains, and coastline, rewards a night or two beyond the golf.
- Golf access
- On-site accommodation at the resort itself, immediately adjacent to both Druids Glen and Druids Heath.
- Restaurants & evenings
- The resort has its own dining options on site; the villages of Newtownmountkennedy and Kilcoole are a short drive for more choice.
- Families
- The resort's spa and grounds, along with Wicklow's beaches and mountains nearby, give non-golfing companions plenty of options.