
Westmanstown Course
Westmanstown Golf Club
About this course
Westmanstown Golf Club sits in the western suburbs of Dublin, approximately ten kilometers from the city center in the townland from which it takes its name. The course was designed by Eddie Hackett, the prolific Irish architect who shaped more than a hundred layouts across Ireland during the mid-to-late twentieth century. Hackett's work typically emphasized strategic use of natural terrain and accessibility for members of all abilities, and Westmanstown reflects this approach within the constraints of parkland terrain in suburban Dublin. The layout occupies relatively flat to gently rolling ground, characteristic of the inland Dublin region. Mature trees line many fairways, and the routing incorporates several water features that come into play on approach shots and around greens. The course serves a membership drawn largely from the surrounding residential areas of west Dublin, functioning as a traditional members' club with regular competitions and social events throughout the season. Westmanstown represents the kind of accessible parkland golf that forms the backbone of club golf in Ireland—courses designed not for tournament spectacle but for regular play by local members. Hackett's design provides variety in hole lengths and shot requirements without excessive difficulty, making it suitable for daily play while still presenting strategic interest. The club maintains its facilities for member use and hosts inter-club matches common in Irish golf.
Quick facts
- Location
- Westmanstown, Dublin, IE
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1988
- Designer
- Eddie Hackett
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,443 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.6/131
Getting there
Most visitors to Westmanstown Golf Club arrive through Dublin Airport, a straightforward twenty-minute drive to the northwest that traces the city's outer orbital before slipping into the quiet residential expanse of west Dublin. The route transitions quickly from motorway to tree-lined suburban roads, the landscape softening into the kind of understated, parkland calm that defines this corner of the capital. Westmanstown itself sits tucked within mature woodland just beyond Clonsilla, its entrance modest and unassuming - a members' sanctuary that reveals itself only to those who know where to look.
FAQ
Common questions about Westmanstown
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Westmanstown was designed by Eddie Hackett.
Yes. Westmanstown is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Westmanstown is 71.
Westmanstown plays 6,443 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Westmanstown is 131.
Westmanstown is a 18-hole course.



