
Pitch and Putt Course
Deer Park Golf and FootGolf
About this course
Deer Park's Pitch and Putt course in Howth represents a compact design by Fred Hawtree, the British architect whose family firm shaped golf architecture across the United Kingdom and Ireland throughout much of the twentieth century. The Hawtree name is associated with numerous traditional layouts, and this short course reflects the practical, playable approach characteristic of the family's work. Located on the grounds of Deer Park Hotel, the facility sits on the Howth peninsula north of Dublin, where the land rises toward the headland overlooking Dublin Bay. The pitch and putt format typically features holes ranging from roughly 50 to 100 yards, emphasizing short iron play and putting while occupying a smaller footprint than regulation courses. At Deer Park, the layout takes advantage of the natural terrain common to this coastal area, where rolling ground and exposure to sea breezes create variety within the limited yardage. The course serves both as a practice venue for golfers working on their short game and as an accessible introduction to the sport for beginners and families. Deer Park has expanded its offerings in recent years to include footgolf, reflecting broader trends in golf facility diversification. The Howth location provides convenient access from Dublin while maintaining a setting removed from the urban core, with views toward the harbor and surrounding peninsula landscape that have made this area a popular recreational destination.
Quick facts
- Location
- Howth, Dublin, IE
- Access
- Public
- Designer
- Fred Hawtree
- Year built
- 1998
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 54
Getting there
The journey to Deer Park Golf and FootGolf begins at Dublin Airport, a swift twenty-minute drive north along the coast to the storied fishing village of Howth. The route traces Dublin Bay's sweeping arc before climbing into the headland's dramatic terrain, where suburban sprawl gives way to gorse-lined lanes and sudden glimpses of the Irish Sea. As the road winds upward into Howth Castle's historic demesne, the air sharpens with salt and heather, and the city's hum fades into the quieter rhythms of this clifftop sanctuary - a surprisingly wild retreat perched just beyond the capital's edge.

FAQ
Common questions about Pitch and Putt at Deer Park Golf and FootGolf
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Pitch and Putt was designed by Fred Hawtree.
Yes. Pitch and Putt at Deer Park Golf and FootGolf is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Pitch and Putt is 54.
Pitch and Putt is a 18-hole course.


