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- 1 Night Bed and Breakfast at Woodenbridge Hotel and Lodge
- 1 Round at Arklow Golf Links
- 1 Round at Druids Heath Course
Arklow Golf Links
Arklow Golf Links sits right on the Irish Sea and gives you the kind of golf County Wicklow does so well: firm turf, natural dunes, plenty of breeze and cracking coastal views. It's a genuine links layout rather than a parkland course with a few pot bunkers dropped in, and the routing has stayed largely true to the original design since 1927. Better still, you're only around 75 minutes south of Dublin, so it's an easy add-on if you're building an east coast itinerary.
Out on the course you'll find rippling fairways running between dunes, tight lies that reward clean ball-striking and greens that can quicken up when the wind gets going. Some days you'll be taking an extra couple of clubs, other days you'll be knocking it down and using the ground to feed approaches in. The sea comes into play on a handful of holes and when you turn for home the views back towards Wicklow Head are a bonus.
It's not as well known as a few nearby headline courses, which can make it a smart choice for groups looking for traditional links character without paying top-end green fees or battling for tee times in peak season.
Who is this for?
Golfers who want an authentic links round on Ireland's east coast, plus groups combining Dublin with coastal golf.
Who is it best for?
Mid to low handicappers who enjoy wind-affected, strategic golf and visitors to County Wicklow looking for a quieter links option with sea views.
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From
£195
Per Person
1 Night, 2 Rounds
- 1 Night Bed and Breakfast at Woodenbridge Hotel and Lodge
- 1 Round at Arklow Golf Links
- 1 Round at Druids Heath Course
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£262
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- 1 Night Bed and Breakfast at Woodenbridge Hotel and Lodge
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£268
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2 Nights, 2 Rounds
- 2 Nights Bed and Breakfast at Woodenbridge Hotel and Lodge
- 1 Round at Arklow Golf Links
- 1 Round at Druids Heath Course
Golf Courses at Arklow Golf Links
Arklow Golf Links
Arklow has been described as ‘a true links course’ after having been remodelled in the 1990s and much of the original 1927 design is still in play. Built on a brilliant combination of dunes, marram grass, sand warrens and hollows, the relatively short course at Arklow Golf Links offers a challenge to both experienced golfers and those newer to the game.
Controlling your ball in the wind is key on this course, as the interesting design features several crossing fairways, however those who do manage to keep on line could be rewarded with a low score. Ranked 60th in Golf Digest’s 2018 Top 100 courses in Ireland, Arklow Links is a real must play for those looking for a true Irish links course.
| Par | 69 |
|---|---|
| Designed by | Fred Hawtree, John Taylor, Eddie Connaughton |
| Opened for play | 1927 |
| Blue | 6,516 yards | SSS 72 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,108 yards | SSS 70 |
| Red | 5,540 yards | SSS 73 |
Clubhouse & Facilities
Arklow Golf Links is fully equipped to ensure you are ready to split the fairways, boasting a 9 hole putting green that is over 40 metres long, as well as chipping green and a practice area for your bigger clubs.
The clubhouse at Arklow is the perfect place to relax after a day on the links. Set above the course itself, the clubhouse offers unforgettable views over the links and the Irish Sea. Equipped with both a bar and restaurant, both serving delicious meals; there is something for everyone’s taste.
Buggies and trolleys are available to hire at the course.
What Our Golfers Say
8.4
Very Good
6 reviews
Condition overall
8.4
Condition of greens
9.0
Speed of round
About right
Value for money
9.0
Facilities
9.0
Difficulty
Hard
These reviews are from verified Your Golf Travel customers.
Steven
✓1 Jun 2025
Very Good
8.0
Michael
✓11 Sep 2022
Excellent
10.0
Amazing Golf Course and what you’d expect from a proper Links Course. Really enjoyed it. Would we go back Yes!!
Noel
✓5 Oct 2021
Very Good
8.0
Wonderful course wasn’t too windy greens tricky but very enjoyable
Kenny
✓29 Jul 2021
Good
6.0
Links golf with 3 great holes to finish. The setting is between an industrial estate and working quarry.
Philip
✓6 Jun 2019
Very Good
8.0
A tight links that will test the best. We enjoyed it, friendly clubhouse, a good day out.
Keith
✓27 May 2019
Excellent
10.0
A fine example of a links course with the added bonus of water features such as ditches and ponds and four very tough holes to finish. Again the course was in great condition and the staff were again extremely helpful in sorting tee times and dates that were not as per our booking and squeezing us in between two other groups of visitors
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Arklow Golf Links Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a buggy or a trolley to hire?
€25 for a buggy, €3 for a trolley.
When is the best time of year to visit?
As a links course you can play this course all year round.
Do you need a handicap certificate?
No handicap certificate is required.
