Tulfarris Hotel and Golf Resort

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.