Druid's Glen, Druid's Heath golf club Wicklow
Druid's Glen, Druid's Heath Golf Course
Nestled between the Irish Sea and the Wicklow Mountains, Druids Glen Resort is a golfer’s paradise, featuring two contrasting championship golf courses, Druids Glen and Druids Heath. Follow in the footsteps of the game’s greatest players and enjoy a thrilling golfing experience.
Although Druids Glen only opened in 1995, it was the home of the Irish Open, Ireland’s premier golfing event from 1996 to 1999. It has been host to such golfing greats as Ernie Els, Seve Ballesteros, Bernhard Langer, Colin Montgomerie, Jose Maria Olazabal, John Daly and was the scene of Sergio Garcia’s first professional tour victory in 1999.
The mystique of the natural setting, coupled with the rich history of the land and picturesque 18-hole course leaves no wonder why Druids Glen was voted European Golf Course of the year in 2000.
Over 7,000 yds of immaculate golf course awaits the visitor golfer. Steeped in Irish History dating back over 400 years, this course offers some of the most challenging holes of the European Tour, including an island green on the 17th hole and a unique Celtic cross on the 12th hole.
Druids Glen was the venue of the Seve Ballesteros Trophy in April 2002. A must for any golfer.
Druids Glen Resort opened its second 18-holes in 2003 known as Druids Heath I haven't had the pleasure of playing it but by all accounts it is a superb challenge of golf.
Druids Glen was voted the No. 30-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2020 (Up-3);
Druids Glen was voted the No. 33-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2019 (Down-4);
Druids Glen was voted the No. 29-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2018 (Up-1);
Druids Glen was voted the No. 30-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2017 (Up-3);
Druids Glen was voted the No. 33-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2016 (Up-1);
Druids Glen was voted the No. 34-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2015 (Up-1);
Druids Glen was voted the No. 35-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2014 (Up-2);
Druids Glen was voted the No. 36-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2014 (Up-3);
Druids Glen was voted the No. 39-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2013 (Down-2);
Druids Glen was voted the No. 12-ranked parkland golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2012;
Druids Glen was voted the No. 5-Parkland/Inland Course in Ireland by "Backspin" Irelands leading Golf magazine in 2012, the panel comprised of a selection of 52 Professional and amateur golfers throughout Ireland;
Druids Glen was voted the No. 27-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2010;
Druids Glen was voted the No. 4 Parkland/Inland Course in Ireland by "Backspin" Irelands leading Golf magazine in 2010, the panel comprised of a selection of 52 Professional and amateur golfers throughout Ireland;
Druids Glen was voted the No. 22-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2009;
Druids Glen was voted the No. 20-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2008;
Druids Glen was voted the No. 4 Parkland/Inland Course in Ireland by "Backspin" Irelands leading Golf magazine in 2008, the panel comprised of a selection of 52 Professional and amateur golfers throughout Ireland;
Druids Heath was voted the No. 79-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2018 (Down-1);
Druids Heath was voted the No. 78-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2019 (Up-5);
Druids Heath was voted the No. 83-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2018 (Down-4);
Druids Heath was voted the No. 79-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2017 (Down-1);
Druids Heath was voted the No. 78-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2016 (Down-4);
Druids Heath was voted the No. 74-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2015 (Up-1);
Druids Heath was voted the No. 75-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2014 (Down-8);
Druids Heath was voted the No. 67-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2013 (Up-3);
Druids Heath was voted the No. 70-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2012;
Druids Heath was voted the No. 55-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2010;
Druids Heath was voted Joint No. 39-Parkland/Inland Course in Ireland by "Backspin" Irelands leading Golf magazine in 2008, the panel comprised of a selection of 52 Professional and amateur golfers throughout Ireland;
Golf Deals » Druid's Glen, Druid's Heath
Stay, Play & Spa @ Druids Glen Resort €460.00
Offer valid from 01 May 2019 to 30 Nov 2020 Detail:
Escape to Wicklow for rest and play. Each guest can choose from a round of golf on the famous Druids Glen golf course or a 55-minute treatment in our award winning spa. Enjoy a four-course dinner in Hugo’s Restaurant which holds two AA rosettes for culinary excellence. Linger over a sumptuous breakfast the following morning, served until 11am.
• Full Irish Breakfast
• Four-course dinner in Hugo’s Restaurant
• 55-minute spa treatment OR a round of golf on Druids Glen golf course per person
• Full use of the Health & Fitness Club
• Complimentary car parking
• Wifi access throughout the hotel
• Dinner, spa and golf reservations are required in advance of your arrival date
• Children’s dinner is charged upon consumption
From: €460
| Green Fees Druid's Glen Low Season: | €55 |
| Green Fees Druid's Glen High Season: | €130 |
| Green Fees Druid's Heath Low Season: | €35 |
| Green Fees Druid's Heath High Season: | €55 |
| Green Fees for Opens: | €30/50 |
| Practice Area: | Yes |
| Club Hire: €40 |
Yes |
| Buggy Hire: €40 |
Yes |
| Soft Spikes: | Yes |
| Full Membership Available: | Yes |
| Full Membership Fee Ex Entrance: | €2,600 |
| Full Couples Membership Fee Ex Entrance: | €4,200 |
| Full Membership Fee Druids Heath: | €1,350 |
| Entrance Fee: | €5,000 |
| Course Type | Parkland |
| No Holes | 36 |
| Members | 80 |
| Designer | Tom Craddock & Pat Ruddy |
| Founded | 1995 |
| Address | Newtownmountkennedy, |
| Telephone | 01-2812550 |
| marcus.doyle@druidsglenresort.com | |
| Website | Druid's Glen, Druid's Heath golf club website |
| Golf Manager : | Marcus Doyle |
| Captain Druids Glen: | Angus Donohoe |
| Captain Druids Heath: | P.J. O’Donovan & Deirdre Connellan |
| President: | Therese Kelly |
| Vice-Captains': | None |
| Club Pro: | Patrick Geraghty |
| Hon. Secretary: | Edward Stephenson |
| Club Pro: | Patrick Geraghty |
Course Layout
Location Map
Lat:53.097630
Long:-6.080560
General Facts & Information
| Course opening hours: Daylight hours | Clubhouse opening hours: 8.00am to 11.30pm |
| Mobile phones: Not on course |
Dress Code: Neat and casual, no denim |
| Catering: Full catering, facilities | Days to Avoid: None (phone in advance) |
| Green Fees and Societies Welcome: Midweek & Weekends | Pre-booking for open Tournaments: 14-Days in Advance |
Druid's Glen, Druid's Heath Golf Club Fixtures 2020 provisional*
| Open & Major Fixtures 2020 (to be Confirmed) | ||||
| Event | Start | Finish | Type | Duration |
| President's Prize | Saturday 6 June | Closed | 1 | |
| Captain's Prize | Saturday 5 September | Closed | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford (Druids Glen) | Friday 6 March | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford (Druids Glen) | Friday 13 March | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford (Druids Glen) | Friday 20 March | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford (Druids Glen) | Friday 27 March | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Tuesday 7 April | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Tuesday 14 April | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford | Monday 20 April | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Tuesday 21 April | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Tuesday 28 April |
Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Tuesday 5 May | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Tuesday 12 May | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Tuesday 19 May | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Tuesday 26 May |
Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Tuesday 2 June | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Tuesday 9 June | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Tuesday 16 June | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Tuesday 23 June | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Tuesday 30 June | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Tuesday 7 July | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Tuesday 14 July | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Tuesday 21 July | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford (Druids Glen) |
Monday 27 July |
Open | 1 | |
| Mixed Fourball Betterball (Druids Heath) | Monday 27 July | Open | 1 | |
| Ladies Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Tuesday 28 July |
Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Wednesday 29 July |
Open | 1 | |
| 4-Person Team Event (Druids Heath) | Thursday 30 July |
Open | 1 | |
| Singles Strokes (Druids Heath) | Friday 31 July |
Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford (Druids Glen) | Monday 3 August | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford (Druids Glen) | Monday 10 August | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Wednesday 12 August | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford (Druids Glen) | Monday 17 August | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Wednesday 19 August | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford (Druids Glen) | Monday 24 August | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Wednesday 26 August |
Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Wednesday 2 September | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Wednesday 9 September | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Wednesday 16 September | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Wednesday 23 September |
Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Wednesday 30 September |
Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Wednesday 7 October | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Wednesday 14 October | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Wednesday 21 October | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Wednesday 28 October |
Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Wednesday 4 November | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Wednesday 11 November | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Wednesday 18 November | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Wednesday 25 November | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Wednesday 2 December |
Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Wednesday 9 December | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Wednesday 16 December | Open | 1 |
Card of the Course
| Key | Data |
| White | Par 72 SSS 73 6,560 yd's |
| Red | Par 73 SSS 74 5,541 yd's |
| Green | Par 72 SSS 71 6,202 yd's |
| Blue | Par 72 SSS 74 7,046 yd's |
Card
Card of the Druids Glen Course in yards
| Hole No. | Blue | White | Green | Par | Index | Red | Par | Index |
| 1 | 445 | 427 | 389 | 4 | 4 | 378 | 4 | 4 |
| 2 | 190 | 174 | 162 | 3 | 8 | 154 | 3 | 18 |
| 3 | 339 | 330 | 328 | 4 | 16 | 303 | 4 | 14 |
| 4 | 446 | 417 | 398 | 4 | 7 | 383 | 4 | 8 |
| 5 | 517 | 492 | 484 | 5 | 17 | 424 | 5 | 6 |
| 6 | 476 | 456 | 413 | 4 | 2 | 402 | 5 | 15 |
| 7 | 405 | 392 | 377 | 4 | 6 | 346 | 4 | 3 |
| 8 | 166 | 152 | 140 | 3 | 11 | 125 | 3 | 10 |
| 9 | 389 | 369 | 350 | 4 | 15 | 344 | 4 | 2 |
| Out | 3,373 | 3,209 | 3,041 | 35 | 2,859 | 36 | ||
| 10 | 440 | 401 | 372 | 4 | 10 | 355 | 4 | 12 |
| 11 | 522 | 512 | 465 | 5 | 13 | 389 | 5 | 7 |
| 12 | 174 | 168 | 148 | 3 | 12 | 120 | 3 | 11 |
| 13 | 491 | 461 | 451 | 4 | 1 | 347 | 4 | 1 |
| 14 | 399 | 333 | 294 | 4 | 14 | 270 | 4 | 16 |
| 15 | 456 | 395 | 369 | 4 | 9 | 315 | 4 | 5 |
| 16 | 538 | 481 | 475 | 5 | 18 | 369 | 5 | 17 |
| 17 | 203 | 178 | 168 | 3 | 5 | 124 | 3 | 9 |
| 18 | 450 | 422 | 419 | 4 | 3 | 393 | 5 | 13 |
| In | 3,673 | 3,351 | 3,161 | 36 | 2,682 | 37 | ||
| Total | 7,046 | 6,560 | 6,202 | 72 | 5,541 | 73 | ||
| SSS | 74 | 73 | 71 | 73 |
Notable rounds
Men's Course Record: Pro. 62 Colin Montgomerie, final round Irish Open
Ladies Course Record:
Members Achievements
The Ladies from Druid’s Heath Golf Club won the East Leinster Final of the Irish Minor Cup when they beat The K Club by 3-matches to 2-matches at Seapoint Golf Club on Sunday 2nd September 2018.
They were led out by Margie Rennix (22) who lost her match by 5 and 4 against Catherine Kinane (22), she was followed by Norma Malone (22) who beat Edel Decies (22) by 5 and 3, next on the tee was Joanne Tebbs (24) recorded a 2 and 1 against Amanda Farrell (23), in the penultimate match Bettina Neligan (25) lost out to Phyllis Kelly (25) by 3 and 2 and the bottom match of Hilary Quinn (26) went up the 19th before she secured the point against Gretta Leyden (26).
They made their way to Knightsbrook Hotel & Golf Resort to participate in the All-Ireland Deciders where they met Mid Leinster Champions Mullingar Golf Club in the All-Ireland Quarter-Final on Wednesday 26th September and won their match by 3-matches to 2-matches against the ladies from Westmeath.
They were led out this time by Norma Malone who recorded a 4 and 2 win over Susan Trapp, she was followed by Margie Rennix who won her match on the 19th against Eleanor McArdel, next up was Joanne Tebbs who had a bad day when going down by 7 and 6 against Marion Bate, in the penultimate match Martina Murphy also had an off day when Margaret Forde beat her by 6 and 5 and the bottom match Hilary Quinn clinched her match on the 18th with a 1-hole win over Julie Magan.
They met Ulster Champions Malone Golf Club the following day in the All-Ireland Semi-Final and lost out by 3½-matches to 1½-matches they were led out again by Norma Malone who had a comfortable 5 and 4 win over Deborah Wilson, she was followed by Margie Rennix who lost out by the minimum against Hilary Agnew, next on the tee was Joanne Tebbs who lost her match by 2-holes against Wendy Reid, the penultimate match of Martina Murphy went 6 and 4 against Margaret Crossey and the bottom match of Bernadette Linnie was recorded as a halve against Janet Bailie when called-in. Malone lost out to Munster Champions Monkstown Golf Club by 3½-matches to 1½-matches in the All-Ireland Final the following day.
History of Druid's Glen, Druid's Heath
Druids Glen has an illustrious history and it is true to say that the venue has captured the imagination of the tour players as much as the general public
Tournaments at Druids Glen and Druids Heath are special occasions.. No wonder that in tournament years, Druids Glen is consistently voted the most popular venue on tour and is host to record crowd attendances.
Seve Ballesteros, Ernie Els, Bernhard Langer, Nick Faldo, John Daly, Jose-Maria Olazabal, Padraig Harrington, Ian Woosnam, Sandy Lyle, Angel Cabrera, Retief Goosen, have all played in the home of the Druids. In addition, Colin Montgomerie and Sergio Garcia have become Champions here.
The list of Major Champions alone indicates the calibre of player who have made Druids Glen an essential part of their tour schedule.
Roll of Honour
| Member | Year | Hon. Position |
| Hugo V. Flinn | 1995 | President |
| Hugo V. Flinn | 1996 | President |
| Hugo V. Flinn | 1997 | President |
| Jim O'Driscoll | 1998 | Men's Captain |
| Hugo V. Flinn | 1998 | President |
| Jim O'Driscoll | 1999 | Men's Captain |
| Hugo V. Flinn | 1999 | President |
| Poric O'Huiguin | 2000 | Men's Captain |
| Hugo V. Flinn | 2000 | President |
| Padraic O'Huiguin | 2001 | Men's Captain |
| Hugo V. Flinn | 2001 | President |
| Tom O'Connor | 2002 | Men's Captain |
| Hugo V. Flinn | 2002 | President |
| Tim O'Connor | 2003 | Men's Captain |
| Hugo V. Flinn | 2003 | President |
| Tim O'Connor | 2004 | Men's Captain |
| Hugo V. Flinn | 2004 | President |
| Tim O'Connor | 2005 | Men's Captain |
| Hugo V. Flinn | 2005 | President |
| Tim O'Connor | 2006 | Men's Captain |
| Hugo V. Flinn | 2006 | President |
| Tim O'Connor | 2007 | Men's Captain |
| Hugo V. Flinn | 2007 | President |
| Tim O'Connor | 2008 | Men's Captain |
| Hugo V. Flinn | 2008 | President |
| Tim O'Connor | 2009 | Men's Captain |
| Hugo V. Flinn | 2009 | President |
| Tim O'Connor | 2010 | Men's Captain |
| Hugo V. Flinn | 2010 | President |
| Brendan Farrell | 2011 | Men's Captain |
| Hugo V. Flinn | 2011 | President |
| Ronnie Cosgrave | 2012 | Men's Captain |
| Donal Flinn | 2012 | President |
| Paul Costello | 2013 | Men's Captain |
| Donal Flinn | 2013 | President |
| Oliver McCann | 2014 | Men's Captain Glen |
| Vincent Barry | 2014 | Men's Captain Heath |
| Donal Flinn | 2014 | President |
| Frank Malone |
2015 | Men's Captain Glen |
| Robert Hurley |
2015 | Men's Captain Heath |
| Donal Flinn | 2015 | President |
| Gerry Daly |
2016 | Men's Captain Glen |
| Kevin McCarthy |
2016 | Men's Captain Heath |
| Donal Flinn | 2016 | President |
| Gerry Daly | 2017 | Men's Captain Glen |
| Robert Falconer |
2017 | Men's Captain Heath |
| Maggie Cunniffe | 2017 | Lady Captain Heath |
| Donal Flinn | 2017 | President |
|
Gerry Daly |
2018 | Men's Captain Glen |
| Murtagh Davis | 2018 | Men's Captain Heath |
| Norma Malone | 2018 | Lady Captain Heath |
| Donal Flinn | 2018 | President |
| Gerry Daly | 2019 | Men's Captain Glen |
| Alan Henley | 2019 | Men's Captain Heath |
| Donal Flinn | 2019 | President |
| Siobhan Hackett | 2019 | Lady Captain Heath |
| Angus Donohoe | 2020 | Men's Captain Glen |
| P. J. O’Donovan | 2020 | Men's Captain Heath |
| Derdre Connellan | 2020 | Lady Captain Heath |
| Therese Kelly | 2020 | President |
| Pat Errity (-1.0) | 2020 | Lowest Men's H'cap |
Holes in One at Druid's Glen, Druid's Heath
| Member | Date | Hole No. | Course | Golf Club | Distance |
| John Flynn | 1 May 2001 | 8th | Druid's Glen | Nenagh | 140 yd‘s |
| Allan Barriscale | 1 May 2001 | 17th | Druid's Glen | Ballykisteen | 133 yd‘s |
| Patsy O'Connor | 15 May 2008 | 12th | 156 yd's | ||
| Martin Nolan | 21 April 2009 | 17th | 174 yd's |
