Druids Heath—Nature's Gift to Golf

Dear Golfer:

     Druids Glen is justifiably famous and we like to call it “The Augusta of Europe.” When we built and opened Druids Heath, we wanted a golf course that was noticeably different yet every bit as good as Druids Glen. Golf course designer Pat Ruddy, who was part of the team that designed Druids Glen created a course that will remind you of some of the famous Heathland courses west of London. The course is a serious challenge and can play to over 7,400 yards. From the “regular” tees at 6,547 yards, the course is no pushover and was good enough to host the Irish PGA Championship.

Breathtaking Scenery and a Distinctive Look

     Druids Heath offers superb views of the Wicklow Mountains and the Irish Sea. The course has few trees, giving it more of a links feel than Druids Glen. The course has gorse, pot bunkers, natural rock quarries, and streams.

Druids Heath Very Own Amen Corner

     Guests agree that Druids Heath has 18 excellent and distinctive holes but most remember the Amen Corner of holes 12, 13, and 14. The par-4 12th is 473 yards from the back tees. The hole plays uphill and the longer hitter will benefit from a downslope over the crest of the hill. Golf writer James Finnegan describes the second shot to the 12th as “unsettling.” However, a shot that fetches the green will be remembered for a long time. The 345 yard par-4 13th is a shorter hole (from the white tees) on a course with plenty of length. However, it's no pushover and requires a precise drive and even more precise second shot over water. The 14th is the ‘Quarry Hole' and it's a 178 yard short hole. Go right and you're up against a cliff. Short is no joy as three deep bunkers protect the green. Leave this part of the course with two fours and a three and you've played some tremendous golf.

To book, click here now or call 353-1-2873600. Call now as Druids Glen gets booked up often months in advance.

A Great Opening Hole and a Great Closing Hole

     The par-4 first at 464 yards from the back tees is one of the most difficult opening holes in Irish golf. It's also one of the most picturesque with views of the Irish Sea.

     The 18th is a testing closing hole: ten bunkers must be avoided and the drive, depending on the wind, is one of the most exacting on the course as the fairway narrows toward the landing area. The second shot plays considerably uphill to a difficult green. If you're needing a par on the 18th, it must be earned.

“Druids Heath affords the player the opportunity to stride-out in a place which is invigorating to both body and soul with the ever present sea breezes adding greatly to a sporting challenge, which is quite difficult to concentrate on as the eye wanders eagerly fifty miles out to sea, twenty miles southwards over an unspoiled, rolling pastoral scene to Wicklow Head and inland to the Wicklow Mountains.”

Pat Ruddy—Course Architect

Just 30 Minutes from Central Dublin

     If you live in Dublin, you can be on the first tee at Druids Heath in less than an hour. Druids Glen is just 30 minutes from Central Dublin and 60 minutes from Dublin Airport. For the map, click here.

     One of the best new courses in Europe, Druids Heath is every bit as challenging as its sister course, Druids Glen. Whereas Druids Glen offers one of the best inland courses in Europe, Druids Heath offers a superb contrast and provides golfers with an excellent example of heathland golf.

To book, click here now or call 353-1-2873600.  Call now as Druids Glen gets booked up often months in advance.