Vale of Avoca, Woodenbridge,
Arklow, Co. Wicklow
Office
+353 (0)402 35 202Pro shop
+353 (0)402 35 202Fax
+353 (0)402 35 754Website
Visit websiteGolf pro
Craig Lewis (PGA Professional)The Course:
18 holes. Parkland. Undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Rural countryside.
Designer:
Paddy Merrigan designed subtantial revisions to the course in 1993.
52.834869
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68 km S of Dublin
6 km north west of Arklow off the R747 to Avoca.
Woodenbridge Golf Club: One of Ireland's oldest courses, Woodenbridge sits in a natural valley, with wooded slopes on both sides. The beautiful River Avoca runs through the course with at least ten holes played alongside the river and lake waters. The huge popularity of Woodenbridge amongst both local and visiting golfers is not surprising; this is one of Ireland's most picturesque and enjoyable courses.
Visitors welcome on weekdays; more restricted on weekends.
Must book in advance.
Credit cards accepted. Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2018].
Players generally walk this course.
Limited
Ireland: 100th best course in Ireland (Golf World, 2023).
Vale of Avoca, Arklow, Co. Wicklow
+353 (0)402 351 46
Visit websiteReputedly Ireland's oldest hotel, established in 1608 and located right next to Woodenbridge Golf Club.
Woodenbridge
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The European; Seafield.
Aughrim, Co. Wicklow
+353 (0)402 361 21
Visit websiteThis historic, heritage house is situated in the beautiful Aughrim Hills, a few miles from the famous Vale of Avoca and Brittas Bay.
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Woodenbridge
The European; Seafield.
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