
Tulfarris Course
Tulfarris Hotel and Golf Resort

About this course
Tulfarris occupies a distinctive setting along the western shore of Blessington Lakes in County Wicklow, approximately thirty kilometers southwest of Dublin. Designed by Patrick Merrigan and opened in the early 2000s, the course takes advantage of the dramatic lakeside terrain, with several holes playing directly along the water's edge and others climbing into the surrounding hills. The property offers views across the reservoir toward the Wicklow Mountains, situating the golf experience within one of Ireland's more scenic inland landscapes. The routing makes extensive use of elevation changes, with holes that descend toward the lakeshore and others that require uphill approaches to elevated greens. The design incorporates natural water hazards beyond the lake itself, including streams and ponds that come into play on multiple holes. The terrain varies from relatively open parkland sections to more enclosed corridors where mature trees frame fairways. Several holes along the water present strategic decisions about how aggressively to challenge the shoreline, particularly when wind sweeps across the exposed sections of the course. Tulfarris operates as part of a hotel and resort complex, making it accessible to visitors and serving both resort guests and members. The course has hosted regional amateur competitions and corporate outings, functioning primarily as a destination layout that combines challenging golf with the hospitality amenities of the broader property. The lakeside setting distinguishes it from many parkland courses in the greater Dublin region.
Quick facts
- Location
- Blessington, Wicklow, IE
- Access
- Public
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Patrick Merrigan
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,145 yards
- Difficulty
- 75.4/136
Getting there
The journey to Tulfarris Hotel and Golf Resort begins at Dublin Airport, Ireland's principal gateway, followed by a leisurely forty-five-minute drive southwest into the Wicklow Mountains. The route traces the western shore of Blessington Lakes, where the landscape shifts from the hum of the capital to the serene expanse of open water and rolling hills cloaked in heather and gorse. As the road narrows and climbs gently toward the estate, stone walls and grazing sheep signal arrival into a quieter Ireland, culminating at the secluded lakeside grounds of Tulfarris - a retreat where the drama of the Wicklow uplands meets the stillness of the reservoir below.

FAQ
Common questions about Tulfarris
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Tulfarris was designed by Patrick Merrigan.
Yes. Tulfarris is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Tulfarris is 72.
Tulfarris plays 7,145 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Tulfarris is 136.
Tulfarris is a 18-hole course.



