Golf courses in Ireland
We list 415 golf courses in Ireland, including 110 with 18 holes, 23 with 9 holes, 92 pitch and putt. 71% have a website listed.
At a glance
415courses listed
110with 18 holes
23with 9 holes
92pitch and putt
36links courses
120say visitors are welcome
294with a website
1885oldest founding year listed
Courses by number of holes
| Holes | Courses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 18 holes | 110 | 27% |
| 9 holes | 23 | 6% |
| 27 holes | 5 | 1% |
| Other (5 to 12 holes) | 1 | under 1% |
| Pitch and putt | 92 | 22% |
| Holes not recorded | 184 | 44% |
Venues with several courses are counted once, with their total number of holes.
Type of course
| Setting | Courses |
|---|---|
| Parkland | 89 |
| Links | 33 |
| Woodland | 4 |
| Heathland | 3 |
| Clifftop | 2 |
As described on the club website, for 131 of the 415 courses.
By county
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| County | Courses | 18 holes | 9 holes | Links | Visitors welcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| County Dublin | 81 | 21 | 3 | 7 | 26 |
| County Cork | 52 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 16 |
| County Kildare | 25 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| County Wicklow | 24 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| County Galway | 22 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| County Meath | 22 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| County Kerry | 19 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
| County Donegal | 15 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 4 |
| County Wexford | 14 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| County Clare | 12 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| County Mayo | 12 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| County Tipperary | 12 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| County Waterford | 12 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| County Kilkenny | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| County Westmeath | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| County Louth | 9 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| County Offaly | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| County Carlow | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| County Cavan | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| County Limerick | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| County Roscommon | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| County Sligo | 7 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| County Laois | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| County Monaghan | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| County Longford | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Elsewhere (no county page) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Visitors welcome: as stated on the club website; not recorded for the other courses.
Links courses: 8 of 36
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Dublin Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 1885 | County Dublin |
| Buncrana Golf Club | 9 | 1890 | County Donegal | |
| The Island Golf Club | 1890 | County Dublin | ||
| North West Golf Club | 18 | 1891 | County Donegal | |
| Portsalon Golf Club | 1891 | County Donegal | ||
| County Louth Golf Club | 1892 | County Louth | ||
| Greencastle Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 1892 | County Donegal |
| Old Course, Lahinch | 18 | 72 | 1892 | County Clare |
Courses that welcome visitors: 10 of 120
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donabate Golf Club | 27 | 1925 | County Dublin | |
| Black Bush Golf Club | 27 | 1988 | County Meath | |
| Corrstown Golf Course | 27 | County Dublin | ||
| Dun Laoghaire Golf Club | 27 | County Dublin | ||
| Royal Dublin Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 1885 | County Dublin |
| Kilkee Golf Club | 18 | 1886 | County Clare | |
| North West Golf Club | 18 | 1891 | County Donegal | |
| County Longford Golf Club | 18 | 1894 | County Longford | |
| County Sligo Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 1894 | County Sligo |
| Galway Golf Course | 18 | 70 | 1895 | County Galway |
Largest venues first. Visitors welcome as stated on the club website: check tee times and dress code with the club.
Oldest clubs
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Dublin Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 1885 | County Dublin |
| Kilkee Golf Club | 18 | 1886 | County Clare | |
| Cork Golf Club | 1888 | County Cork | ||
| Buncrana Golf Club | 9 | 1890 | County Donegal | |
| The Island Golf Club | 1890 | County Dublin | ||
| Limerick Golf Club | 18 | 1891 | County Limerick |
Founding year as given on the club website, known for 89 of the 415 courses.
Course designers
Architects named on club websites, with the number of courses listed here that credit them: Eddie Hackett (17), Christy O'Connor Jnr (4), Jeff Howes (4), Harry Colt (3), Alister MacKenzie (2), Arnold Palmer (2), Arthur Spring (2), Des Smyth (2).
By type of course
- 9-hole golf courses (25)
- Pitch and putt courses (92)
- Links golf courses (36)
Golf courses near a town
Other golf courses
- Ballinamore Golf Club
- Lough Rynn Golf Club
Frequently asked questions
- How many golf courses are there in Ireland?
- We list 415 golf courses in Ireland. 110 have 18 holes and 23 have 9 holes; 92 are pitch and putt courses.
- Which area has the most golf courses in Ireland?
- County Dublin, with 81 courses, followed by County Cork (52) and County Kildare (25).
- How many 18-hole golf courses are there in Ireland?
- 110 courses with 18 holes are listed in Ireland, out of 415 courses. The number of holes is not recorded for 184.
- Are there links golf courses in Ireland?
- Yes: 36 courses are recorded as links, including Royal Dublin Golf Club, Buncrana Golf Club and The Island Golf Club.
- Which golf courses welcome visitors in Ireland?
- 120 courses say on their website that visitors are welcome, for example Donabate Golf Club, Black Bush Golf Club and Corrstown Golf Course. For the others this is not recorded: check with the club before you go.
- What is the oldest golf club in Ireland?
- Among the 89 courses whose club website gives a founding year, Royal Dublin Golf Club dates back to 1885, followed by Kilkee Golf Club (1886).
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