Curated Golf Guide

Best Golf Courses in Ireland

Discover the top-rated golf destinations in Ireland. We've analyzed reviews and data from 382 local courses to help you find the perfect round.

2.9 Avg Rating
6,122 Avg Yards

Golf in Ireland — 2026 Guide

Ireland is home to 382 golf courses with an average player rating of 2.9 out of 5. Courses here average 6,122 yards in length, with the longest stretching 7,434 yards. The top-rated course is Old Head, rated 5.0 stars.

Browse our ranked list below to compare courses by rating, yardage, and hole count. Each listing links to detailed scorecards, photos, and player reviews to help you plan your next round.

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Editor's Picks for Ireland

🏆 Top Rated

Old Head

Rated 5.0 stars by players

The highest rated course in the region, offering a premium experience for golfers of all skill levels.

⛳ The Longest Drive

Druids Heath

7,434 yd from the back tees

A true test of distance. Bring your driver and get ready to cover some serious ground.

👥 Fan Favorite

Powerscourt Golf Club - East Course

241 reviews

The most reviewed course in town. A popular choice among local players and visitors alike.

All Top Courses in Ireland

#1

Connemara Isles

Connemara, County Galway

5.0 Rating
9 Holes

Not far from Connemara, Connemara Isles offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level. Well-groomed fairways and gree...

#2

Delgany

Delgany, County Wicklow

5.0 Rating
18 Holes

Not far from Delgany, Delgany offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level. Well-groomed fairways and greens keep De...

#3

Dundalk

Dundalk, County Louth

5.0 Rating
18 Holes

Not far from Dundalk, Dundalk offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level. Well-groomed fairways and greens keep Du...

#4

Dunmore Demesne

Dunmore, County Galway

5.0 Rating
9 Holes

Not far from Dunmore, Dunmore Demesne offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level. Well-groomed fairways and greens...

#5

Gort

Gort, County Galway

5.0 Rating
18 Holes

Not far from Gort, Gort offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level. Well-groomed fairways and greens keep Gort dif...

#6

Greencastle Golf Club

Greencastle, County Donegal

5.0 Rating
18 Holes
5,293 yd Length

Not far from Greencastle, Greencastle Golf Club offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level. Well-groomed fairways ...

#7

Island

Donabate, County Cork

5.0 Rating
18 Holes

Not far from Donabate, Island offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level. Well-groomed fairways and greens keep Is...

#8

Macreddin

Macreddin Village, County Wicklow

5.0 Rating
18 Holes

Not far from Macreddin Village, Macreddin offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level. Well-groomed fairways and gr...

#9

Old Head

Kinsale, County Cork

5.0 Rating
18 Holes

Not far from Kinsale, Old Head offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level. Well-groomed fairways and greens keep O...

#10

Parknasilla

Sneem, County Kerry

5.0 Rating
12 Holes

Not far from Sneem, Parknasilla offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level. Well-groomed fairways and greens keep ...

#11

Skellig Bay

Waterville, County Kerry

5.0 Rating
18 Holes

Not far from Waterville, Skellig Bay offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level. Well-groomed fairways and greens ...

#12

Swinford Golf Club

Swinford, County Mayo

5.0 Rating
9 Holes
5,690 yd Length

Not far from Swinford, Swinford Golf Club offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level. Well-groomed fairways and gr...

#13

Tullamore

Tullamore, County Offaly

5.0 Rating
18 Holes

Not far from Tullamore, Tullamore offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level. Well-groomed fairways and greens kee...

#14

Water Rock

Midleton, County Cork

5.0 Rating
18 Holes

Not far from Midleton, Water Rock offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level. Well-groomed fairways and greens kee...

#15

County Louth

Drogheda, County Louth

5.0 Rating
18 Holes

Not far from Drogheda, County Louth offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level. Well-groomed fairways and greens k...

#16

Bunclody Golf Club

Bunclody, County Wexford

5.0 Rating
18 Holes
7,164 yd Length

Bunclody Golf & Fishing Club sprawls across 300 acres of mature parkland, the space is needed too in order to accommodate the lengthy course. A lon...

#17

Newcastle West Golf Club

Ardagh, County Limerick

4.9 Rating
18 Holes
6,200 yd Length

A beautifully situated Irish parkland course, Newcastle West Golf Club in Ardagh, County Limerick, is set amidst mature woodland. Founded in 1938, ...

#18

Palmer South Course at The K Club

Straffan, County Kildare

4.9 Rating
18 Holes
7,350 yd Length

The Palmer South course is designed primarily as an inland links course, combining a variety of interesting landscapes with dune-style mounding and...

#19

Slieve Russell Golf & Country Club

Ballyconnel, County Cavan

4.9 Rating
18 Holes
7,001 yd Length

Forming part of a magnificent 300 acre estate, including 50 acres of lakes, our highly acclaimed 18-hole championship course is sensitively wrapped...

#20

Rosslare Golf Links

Rosslare, County Wexford

4.9 Rating
18 Holes
6,702 yd Length

Located in the stunning west coast of Wexford, Ireland, Rosslare Golf club provides a very fair test and a golf course laid out a true traditional ...

#21

Ballinrobe Golf Club

Ballinrobe, County Mayo

4.9 Rating
18 Holes
6,948 yd Length

Not far from Ballinrobe, Ballinrobe Golf Club offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level. Well-groomed fairways an...

#22

Concra Wood Golf & Country Club

Castleblayney, County Monaghan

4.9 Rating
18 Holes
7,256 yd Length

Concra Wood Golf & Country Club is a remarkable 18 hole par 72 championship golf course set in Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan. Concra Wood was designe...

#23

Carne Golf Links

Belmullet, County Mayo

4.9 Rating
18 Holes
6,706 yd Length

Carne Golf Links lies on the remote and rugged Mullet Peninsula, along the Wild Atlantic Way, in the North West of County Mayo, Ireland. An area re...

#24

European Club

Brittas Bay, County Wicklow

4.9 Rating
18 Holes

Not far from Brittas Bay, European Club offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level. Well-groomed fairways and gree...

#25

Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Golf Resort

Galway, County Galway

4.9 Rating
9 Holes
3,272 yd Length

This lake side golf course, although fair to the beginner, can be a great test to the low handicapper. With the many lakes, trees, large greens, an...

#27

Ballyliffin Golf Club

Ballyliffin, County Donegal

4.9 Rating

Not far from Ballyliffin, Ballyliffin Golf Club offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level. Well-groomed fairways ...

#28

Wicklow Golf Club

Wicklow, County Wicklow

4.9 Rating
18 Holes
6,035 yd Length

Quality Approved Golf Course | Approved to Fáilte Ireland standards, which means the services and facilities have been independently checked out be...

#29

Mullingar Golf Club

Mullingar, County Westmeath

4.9 Rating
18 Holes
6,683 yd Length

Founded in 1894, Mullingar Golf Club in Belvedere, County Westmeath, Ireland, is noted for both its warmth of welcome toward visitors and for being...

#30

Cruit Island Golf Club

Kincasslagh, County Donegal

4.8 Rating
18 Holes
5,141 yd Length

Cruit Island Golf Club is located at the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, which provides unique panoramic views which will take your breath away. This i...

#31

Enniscrone Golf Club

Enniscrone, County Sligo

4.8 Rating

Not far from Enniscrone, Enniscrone Golf Club offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level. Well-groomed fairways an...

#32

Roganstown

Swords, County Dublin

4.8 Rating
18 Holes
7,000 yd Length

Not far from Swords, Roganstown offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level. Well-groomed fairways and greens keep ...

#34

Fota Island Resort - Deerpark

Carrigtwohill, County Cork

4.8 Rating
18 Holes
6,927 yd Length

Not far from Carrigtwohill, Fota Island Resort - Deerpark offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level. Well-groomed...

#35

Castletroy Golf Club

Castletroy, County Limerick

4.8 Rating
18 Holes
6,284 yd Length

Founded in 1937, Castletroy Golf Club enjoys a well-deserved reputation for its charming tree-lined golf course, excellent facilities and tradition...

#36

County Longford

Longford, County Longford

4.8 Rating
18 Holes
6,551 yd Length

Not far from Longford, County Longford offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level. Well-groomed fairways and green...

#37

Kilkenny Foot Golf

Kilkenny, County Kilkenny

4.8 Rating

Kilkenny Footgolf combines two of the world’s most popular sports to create a fun filled experience for all visitors. The footgolf course is a perf...

#38

Greenore

Greenore, County Louth

4.8 Rating
18 Holes
6,647 yd Length

Not far from Greenore, Greenore offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level. Well-groomed fairways and greens keep ...

#39

Roscommon Golf Club

Roscommon, County Roscommon

4.8 Rating
18 Holes
6,091 yd Length

Established in 1903, initially with a 9 hole course based on the old Mote Park Estate. In 1991, with a combined effort of the members, the course w...

#40

Portarlington Golf Club

Portarlington, County Laois

4.8 Rating
18 Holes
6,497 yd Length

Set in mature parkland, Portarlington Golf Club in Portarlington, County Laois is well known as one of the friendliest clubs in the region. Not tha...

#41

Shannon Golf Club

Clare, County Clare

4.8 Rating
18 Holes
6,448 yd Length

Shannon Golf Club is a beautiful parkland course just west of Limerick on the west coast of Ireland. This 18-hole championship course is set out ov...

#42

Mount Temple Golf Club

Moate, County Westmeath

4.8 Rating
18 Holes
7,245 yd Length

Located in Mount Temple Village, Mount Temple Golf Club is a traditional-style golf course that offers views spanning more than 75 miles away from ...

#43

Macroom Golf Club

Macroom, County Cork

4.8 Rating
18 Holes
5,591 yd Length

Macroom Golf Club is a magnificent parkland course situated with in the castle grounds on the winding banks of the Sullane. The course measures at ...

#44

Clontarf

Dublin, County Dublin

4.8 Rating
18 Holes
5,884 yd Length

Not far from Dublin, Clontarf offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level. Well-groomed fairways and greens keep Cl...

#45

Rathcore Golf & Country Club

Enfield, County Meath

4.8 Rating
18 Holes
6,555 yd Length

A magnificently fashioned golf course offering 18 challenging holes of play set against the backdrop of the rolling drumlins of Co. Meath. Spectacu...

#46

Kilkenny Golf Club

Kilkenny, County Kilkenny

4.8 Rating
18 Holes
5,908 yd Length

Kilkenny Golf Club is a wonderful 18-hole parkland course just north of Waterford. In combination with the free draining soil, the new greens allow...

#47

Kinsale Golf Club

Kinsale, County Cork

4.8 Rating

Not far from Kinsale, Kinsale Golf Club offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level. Well-groomed fairways and gree...

#49

Killeen Castle

Dunsany, County Meath

4.7 Rating
18 Holes
6,743 yd Length

Not far from Dunsany, Killeen Castle offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level. Well-groomed fairways and greens ...

#50

Roscrea Golf Club

Roscrea, County Tipperary

4.7 Rating
18 Holes
5,493 yd Length

Founded in 1892, Roscrea Golf Club in County Tipperary has long been praised by amateurs and professionals alike. Set on 130 acres and in the shado...

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