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Lower/Upper Course

Dun Laoghaire Golf Club

Enniskerry, Wicklow, IE
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18 holesPar 726,281 yds74.2/131

About this course

Dun Laoghaire Golf Club sits in the Wicklow hills near Enniskerry, roughly fifteen miles south of Dublin, occupying elevated terrain that offers views across the surrounding countryside. The club relocated to this inland site in the 1970s after spending its earlier decades on a coastal location in Dun Laoghaire itself. Martin Hawtree designed the current layout, which takes advantage of the property's natural contours and mature woodland setting. The course is divided into Lower and Upper nines that reflect the topography, with the routing moving through varied elevation changes and tree-lined corridors characteristic of parkland golf in this part of Ireland. The layout presents a mix of uphill, downhill, and relatively level holes, requiring golfers to manage different lies and club selections throughout the round. Fairways wind through established trees, and the greens are typically well-protected by bunkering and natural slopes. The property's position in the Wicklow foothills means that weather conditions can shift quickly, adding an element of unpredictability to play. Dun Laoghaire functions as a members' club serving the greater Dublin area, maintaining a traditional Irish club atmosphere with an active membership and regular competition schedule. The course provides a solid test of parkland golf without the extreme length or severity found at championship venues, making it accessible to a range of playing abilities while still demanding accuracy and course management.

Quick facts

Location
Enniskerry, Wicklow, IE
Access
Public
Year built
2005
Holes
18
Par
72
Length
6,281 yards
Difficulty
74.2/131
Course Vaults score
7.6

Getting there

The journey to Dun Laoghaire Golf Club begins at Dublin Airport (DUB), Ireland's primary international gateway, situated roughly forty kilometers north of the club; from there, the drive south unfolds as a gentle descent through the Dublin suburbs before opening onto the N11, which carries you toward the Wicklow Mountains in roughly forty-five minutes to an hour. The final approach winds away from the main road into the quiet, forested hills of Enniskerry, where the landscape shifts from suburban sprawl to dense woodland and rolling terrain - a transition that signals entry into one of Ireland's most storied golfing regions. Dun Laoghaire Golf Club emerges from this verdant setting with the understated elegance characteristic of Ireland's most established private clubs, its grounds nestled among ancient trees that have witnessed more than a century of play on both the Lower and Upper courses.

FAQ

Common questions about Lower/Upper at Dun Laoghaire Golf Club

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

Lower/Upper at Dun Laoghaire Golf Club has a Course Vaults score of 7.6 out of 10 based on 8 logged golfers.

Lower/Upper was designed by Martin Hawtree.

Yes. Lower/Upper at Dun Laoghaire Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Lower/Upper is 72.

Lower/Upper plays 6,281 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Lower/Upper is 131.

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