
Druids Glen Course
Druids Glen Golf Resort


About this course
Druids Glen, forged in the heart of County Wicklow, whispers tales of ancient gatherings and the "Garden of Ireland." A modern parkland creation from the late 20th century, its inland terrain surprises with dramatic elevation changes and views of the Irish Sea. While not particularly tight, wayward shots are swiftly penalized. The course favors a left-to-right ball flight, rewarding those who can shape the ball off the tee. Designed by Pat Ruddy and Tom Craddock, Druids Glen gained prominence as a host venue for the Irish Open, witnessing European Tour victories. The course's conditioning is widely praised and it is particularly known for its challenging water features, most notably on the par-3 12th. The club draws a passionate local membership. They consider themselves guardians of this dramatic landscape. It is renowned in the region for its meticulously manicured greens and a friendly, welcoming atmosphere.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in Ireland
Best in Wicklow
Quick facts
- Location
- Newtownmountkennedy, Wicklow, IE
- Access
- Public
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Pat Ruddy
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 7,046 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.9/138
- Course Vaults score
- 8.3
Getting there
The journey to Druids Glen Golf Resort begins at Dublin Airport, a straightforward forty-minute drive south along the M11 motorway into the Garden of Ireland. As the urban sprawl of the capital recedes, the landscape softens into the rolling green hills and wooded valleys of County Wicklow, with the Wicklow Mountains rising gently to the west. The final approach off the motorway leads through the quiet village of Newtownmountkennedy before turning into the estate's tree-lined entrance - a hushed transition from public road to private parkland, where ancient oaks and carefully sculpted grounds signal arrival at one of Ireland's most storied modern championship venues.

FAQ
Common questions about Druids Glen
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Druids Glen has a Course Vaults score of 8.3 out of 10 based on 14 logged golfers.
Druids Glen was designed by Pat Ruddy.
Yes. Druids Glen is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Druids Glen is 71.
Druids Glen plays 7,046 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Druids Glen is 138.



