Foxrock Course

Foxrock Golf Club

Foxrock, Dublin, IE
Public
9 holesPar 352,858 yds36.8/126

About this course

Foxrock Golf Club occupies a mature parkland setting in the affluent Dublin suburb of Foxrock, approximately eight miles south of the city center. The course was designed by Harry S. Colt, the renowned English architect whose work throughout Ireland and Britain in the early twentieth century established him as one of golf's most influential designers. Colt's routing at Foxrock takes advantage of gently rolling terrain and incorporates the natural contours and established tree cover characteristic of Dublin's southern suburbs. The layout presents a traditional parkland test with tree-lined fairways and strategically positioned bunkering that reflects Colt's design principles. The property's relatively compact acreage requires thoughtful navigation, as several holes play in close proximity and accuracy takes precedence over distance. Mature specimen trees frame many holes and come into play on approach shots, while Colt's greenside bunkering and subtle green contours demand precise short game execution. Foxrock functions primarily as a members' club serving the local community, with a clubhouse that reflects the residential character of its surroundings. The course provides a convenient parkland option for Dublin golfers seeking a traditional layout within easy reach of the city. While it does not host professional tournaments or appear on international rankings, Foxrock represents a solid example of Colt's ability to create engaging golf on modest suburban sites, maintaining its design integrity through careful stewardship over the decades.

Quick facts

Location
Foxrock, Dublin, IE
Access
Public
Year built
1893
Holes
9
Par
35
Length
2,858 yards
Difficulty
36.8/126

Getting there

Most visitors to Foxrock Golf Club arrive through Dublin Airport, a twenty-minute drive north of the city center, before continuing south into the leafy suburbs that fringe the capital. The journey from the terminal traces the curve of Dublin Bay, passing through the Georgian heart of the city before climbing gently into Foxrock - a quiet enclave of tree-lined avenues and discreet estates where old money and understated elegance have long held sway. The club itself sits tucked behind high hedgerows on Torquay Road, its entrance marked only by a modest gate and the kind of hushed privacy that has defined this corner of South Dublin for generations.

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Common questions about Foxrock

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Foxrock was designed by Harry S. Colt.

Yes. Foxrock is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Foxrock is 35.

Foxrock plays 2,858 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Foxrock is 126.

Foxrock is a 9-hole course.

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