The European Club
Ranked #27Ireland

The European Club

Brittas Bay, County Wicklow

4.5(227 reviews)
Nearest Airport

Dublin (DUB)

55 km · ~50 min transfer

Airport Transfer

≈ €70

One way, taxi/shuttle

Hotel per Night

EUR 200400

Druids Glen Hotel & Golf Resort

3-Night Estimate

≈ €870

Transfer + hotel + green fee

About the Course

The European Club is one man's magnificent obsession. Pat Ruddy designed, built, and owns this remarkable links on Brittas Bay in County Wicklow, just over an hour south of Dublin. Unusually for a links, the course plays 20 holes — Ruddy added two extra holes to offer golfers more variety. The course occupies a spectacular stretch of duneland above a beautiful beach, and the golf is of the highest quality. Tom Watson, one of the greatest links players of all time, called it one of the top 20 courses in the world.

Gallery

The European Club — fairway
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Course Highlights

20 holesBrittas Bay beachWicklow coastPat Ruddy designTom Watson approved

Awards & Recognition

  • Golf Digest Top 100 World
  • Tom Watson Top 20 World

Visitor Information

Guest Policy: Visitors very welcome. Family run and genuinely friendly. Open year-round.

AprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptember

Best months to visit

Where to Stay

Druids Glen Hotel & Golf Resort — exterior, near The European Club
Druids Glen Hotel & Golf Resort — guest room, near The European Club
Druids Glen Hotel & Golf Resort — spa & pool, near The European Club

Druids Glen Hotel & Golf Resort

A luxury resort with championship parkland course and spa, a short drive from The European Club.

WellnessSpa20km from course

EUR 200400

per night

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Where to Eat

The European Club Restaurant

On-site

Simple, honest Irish food in the clubhouse. The 19th hole experience is part of the visit.

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Irish

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