Baltinglass golf club Wicklow
Baltinglass Golf Course
Baltinglass Golf Club in County Wicklow is located just 30 miles south of Dublin 15 miles from Carlow Town, 30 miles from Arklow and 15 miles from Naas. It’s central and easy to reach location, via the N81 or Junction 3 on the M9 via the R747 for Arklow places the club in South Leinster’s Golfing Heartland, which makes an ideal destination for a day visit or as part of a tour in this magnificent golfing region.
Originally founded in 1928, the course enjoys a sublime setting overlooking the River Slaney, melted into the horizon with panoramic views of the Wicklow Mountains. Known for its lush fairways, magnificent putting greens and a big welcome from it’s membership, Baltinglass has a reputation as one of the best but fair tests in the country, and promises you an experience that will definitely bring you back for more.
After your round, enjoy a drink and great food in the relaxed and welcoming atmosphere of the clubhouse bar and restaurant. Green fees and societies are very welcome and we will be more than happy to tailor a package that suits your needs. Facilities include Car & Bus parking – Accessibility compliance - Buggy Hire - Caddy Car Hire- Lockers Rooms - Showers - Car Park – Practice Ground and putting Green.
| Green Fees Midweek: | €20 |
| Green Fees Weekends & B.H.: | €30 |
| Green Fees with a Member: | €15/20 |
| Green Fees for Opens: | €12/15 |
| Practice Area: | Yes |
| Club Hire: | No |
| Buggy Hire: €20 | Yes |
| Soft Spikes: | No |
| Full Membership Available: | Yes |
| Full Membership Fee: | €699 |
| Entrance Fee: | None |
| Course Type | Parkland |
| No Holes | 18 |
| Members | 535 |
| Designer | Eddie Connaughton |
| Founded | 1928 |
| Address | Baltinglass, |
| Telephone | 059-6481350 |
| baltinglassgc@eircom.net | |
| Website | Baltinglass golf club website |
| Secretary/Manager: | Jim Murray |
| Captain: | John Kelly |
| Lady Captain: | |
| Presidents': | & |
| Vice-Captains': | & |
| Hon. Secretary: | Jim Murray, Stephen Greene & Bernie Hennessy |
| Pro: | Tom O'Niell |
| Hon. Treasurer: | Tom Hannifin |
| Comp. Secretary: | Niall Doogue & Marie Byrne |
Course Layout
Location Map
Lat:52.946827
Long:-6.723547
General Facts & Information
| Course opening hours: Daylight hours | Clubhouse opening hours: 9 .00am to 11.00pm |
| Mobile phones: Not on course |
Dress Code: Neat and casual, no denim |
| Catering: Full catering, facilities | Days to Avoid: None |
| Green Fees and Societies Welcome: Midweek & Weekends | Pre-booking for open Tournaments:14 Days in advance |
Baltinglass Golf Club Fixtures 2018 provisional*
| Open & Major Fixtures 2018 (to be Confirmed) | ||||
| Event | Start | Finish | Type | Duration |
| Captains' Drive-In | Saturday 10 February | Closed | 1 | |
| President's Prize | Saturday 2 June | Sunday 3 June | Closed | 2 |
| President's Prize | Sunday 3 June | Closed | 1 | |
| Lady Captain's Prize (Q) | Thursday 28 June | Closed | 1 | |
| Lady Captain's Prize | Sunday 30 June | Closed | 1 | |
| Captain's Prize (Q) | Saturday 7 July | Sunday 8 July | Closed | 2 |
| Captain's Prize (Q) | Sunday 8 July | Closed | 1 | |
| Captain's Prize | Saturday 14 July | Closed | 1 | |
| Lady President's Prize | Thursday 6 September | Closed | 1 | |
| Ladies 3-Person Team Event | Thursday 5 April | Open | 1 | |
| 3-Person Team Event | Friday 6 April | Sunday 8 April |
Open | 3 |
| 3-Person Team Event | Saturday 7 April | Open | 1 |
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| 3-Person Team Event | Sunday 8 April | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Monday 9 April | Tuesday 10 April |
Open | 2 |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford | Tuesday 10 April | Open | 1 | |
| Seniors Singles Stableford | Wednesday 25 April | Open | 1 | |
| Super Singles Stableford | Friday 27 April | Sunday 29 April | Open | 3 |
| Super Singles Stableford | Saturday 28 April |
Open | 1 |
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| Super Singles Stableford | Sunday 29 April |
Open | 1 | |
| 3-Person Team Event | Monday 7 May | Open | 1 | |
| Fourball | Friday 11 May | Sunday 13 May | Open | 3 |
| Fourball | Saturday 12 May | Open | 1 | |
| Fourball | Sunday 13 May | Open | 1 | |
| Club Classic | Friday 18 May | Open | 1 |
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| Seniors Singles Stableford | Wednesday 30 May |
Open | 1 | |
| 3-Person Team Event | Friday 1 June | Monday 4 June |
Open | 4 |
| 3-Person Team Event | Saturday 2 June | Open | 1 | |
| 3-Person Team Event | Sunday 3 June | Open | 1 | |
| 3-Person Team Event | Monday 4 June | Open | 1 |
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| Club Classic Fundraiser |
Thursday 21 June | Sunday 24 June |
Open | 4 |
| Club Classic Fundraiser | Friday 22 June | Open | 1 | |
| Club Classic Fundraiser | Saturday 23 June | Open | 1 |
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| Club Classic Fundraiser | Sunday 24 June | Open | 1 | |
| Seniors Singles Stableford | Wednesday 27 June | Open | 1 | |
| Seniors Singles Stableford | Wednesday 25 July | Open | 1 | |
| 2-Person Team Event | Sunday 29 July |
Open | 1 | |
| 3-Person Team Event | Friday 3 August | Sunday 5 August | Open |
3 |
| 3-Person Team Event | Saturday 4 August | Open | 1 |
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| 3-Person Team Event | Sunday 5 Augus | Open | 1 | |
| Ladies Singles Stableford | Thursday 16 August | Open | 1 | |
| Start of Mini Open Week | Wednesday 22 August | Sunday 26 August | Open | 5 |
| Mini Open Week | Wednesday 22 August | Open | 1 | |
| Mini Open Week | Thursday 23 August | Open | 1 | |
| Mini Open Week | Friday 24 August | Open | 1 | |
| Mini Open Week | Saturday 25 August | Open | 1 | |
| Mini Open Week | Sunday 26 August | Open | 1 | |
| Seniors Singles Stableford | Wednesday 29 August | Open | 1 | |
| Seniors Singles Stableford | Wednesday 26 September | Open | 1 | |
| 3-Person Team Event | Friday 26 October | Sunday 28 October | Open | 3 |
| 3-Person Team Event | Saturday 27 October | Open | 1 |
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| 3-Person Team Event | Sunday 28 October | Open | 1 |
Card of the Course
| Key | Data |
| White | Par 71 SSS 72 5,988 m |
| Yellow | Par 71 SSS 71 5,595 m |
| Red | Par 72 SSS 72 4,795 m |
| Green | Par 71 SSS 71 5,783 m |
Card
| Hole No. | White | Green | Yellow | Par | Index | Red | Par | Index |
| 1 | 369 | 359 | 349 | 4 | 2 | 334 | 5 | 5 |
| 2 | 152 | 137 | 112 | 3 | 13 | 91 | 3 | 16 |
| 3 | 454 | 444 | 424 | 5 | 6 | 331 | 5 | 7 |
| 4 | 295 | 285 | 275 | 4 | 16 | 217 | 4 | 12 |
| 5 | 147 | 137 | 127 | 3 | 17 | 127 | 3 | 18 |
| 6 | 344 | 334 | 324 | 4 | 8 | 266 | 4 | 9 |
| 7 | 439 | 400 | 390 | 4 | 3 | 334 | 4 | 2 |
| 8 | 538 | 528 | 518 | 5 | 5 | 406 | 5 | 6 |
| 9 | 318 | 309 | 291 | 4 | 12 | 238 | 4 | 14 |
| Out | 3,056 | 2,933 | 2,810 | 36 | 2,344 | 37 | ||
| 10 | 456 | 444 | 436 | 5 | 7 | 341 | 5 | 8 |
| 11 | 347 | 334 | 334 | 4 | 14 | 264 | 4 | 15 |
| 12 | 127 | 127 | 122 | 3 | 18 | 110 | 3 | 17 |
| 13 | 399 | 394 | 390 | 4 | 4 | 360 | 4 | 1 |
| 14 | 364 | 358 | 354 | 4 | 11 | 352 | 4 | 3 |
| 15 | 421 | 413 | 405 | 4 | 1 | 306 | 4 | 4 |
| 16 | 157 | 147 | 137 | 3 | 9 | 134 | 3 | 11 |
| 17 | 338 | 332 | 322 | 4 | 10 | 292 | 4 | 10 |
| 18 | 313 | 301 | 297 | 4 | 15 | 292 | 4 | 13 |
| In | 2,932 | 2,850 | 2,785 | 35 | 2,451 | 35 | ||
| Total | 5,988 | 5,783 | 5,595 | 71 | 4,795 | 72 | ||
| SSS | 72 | 71 | 71 | 72 |
Notable rounds
Men's Course Record: Am. 66 D. Coakley, Pro. 70 S. Hunt
Ladies Course Record:
Members Achievements
Baltinglass Golf Club won The Brennan Cup in 2008, they defeated Courtown Golf Club by 3½ matches to 1½ matches in the final. The team was as follows, Fergal Doogue and Niall Doogue, Paudge Doody and Noel Doody, Brian Lord and Michael O Neill, Bernard Bowes and Tom Flynn, John Doran and Michael Murphy, Tom Byrne and Ned Cremin, Paul Davis, they were managed by Jim Murray
Lady Captain Bernie Kilcoyne (19), Captain Fintan Doyle (10) and President Denis Bradshaw (21) qualified for the National Finals of the Mercedes-Benz-Irish Independent Executive Trophy at The K Club on August 12th, when they shot 74 points at Mount Juliet in July 2002.
Lady Captain Bernie Kilcoyne (19) and her Lady Captains Prize Winner Olivia Byrne (14) qualified for the National Finals of the Volkswagen-Irish Independent Lady Captains' Golf Classic in October 2002, when they returned 41 points at The Royal Dublin Golf Club in September.
Prior to 2001:
Baltinglass Golf Club won the Leinster Final of the Pierce Purcell Shield in 1985, when the team was, T. Delaney, J. G. Kilcoyne, D. Lord, M. Byrne, J. J. Slator, T. Whelan, W. Lee, M. Doogue, J. Feary, O. Redican and J. O'Higgins, they were managed by J. Whelan. They won it again the following year.
Baltinglass Golf Club won the Barton Cup in 1974, when the team was, D. Quinn, D. Lee, M. Byrne, D. R. Patterson, Rev. Fr. P. J. McDonnell, T. Nolan. N. Scott. L. O'Connell, D. Kilcoyne, L. Norton, E. Mooney and D. J. Bradshaw. They won it again in 1993.
Hilda Gorry played for the Irish Girls in 1968, 1969 and 1970.
Miss Mary Gorry won the Scratch Match Play Foursomes together with Miss Mary McKenna of Donabate in 1977 and won the Stroke Play Foursomes together with Miss Maureen Madill of Portstewart in 1980.
Members who played representative golf for their Province;
Raymond Williams represented Leinster at Boys' Interprovincial level in 2000 playing 5-times won 2-matches and lost 3-matches accumulating 4-points;
History of Baltinglass
Founded 1928, affiliated 1928.
Seventy-five years after it's inception, Baltinglass Golf Club could be said to have come of age. The addition of a new nine holes to the existing course has complemented an already outstanding facility.
The striking beauty of the countryside cannot but impress a visitor to Baltinglass Golf Club. Looking down towards the town the former Presentation Convent and the Church stand out.
Nestling in the Slaney valley stands the ruins of the Cistercian Abbey, founded by a group of Cistercian monks from Melifont on lands granted to them by Dermot McMurrough, king of South Leinster in 1148. The abbey became the focal point of learning and activity until it's suppression in 1541. The lands comprising of 59,000 acres included several castles and water mills. The golf course stands on part of the lands, which were owned by the monks.
After the Reformation, the abbey and lands were granted to the Eustace family and this was followed by a succession of landlords during the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries. These included Sir Henry Harrington, Sir Charles Wilmot, Sir James Carroll, Sir Thomas Roper and the Stratford family who represented this area in the House of Commons and the House of Lords. It was Benjamin O'Neill-Stratford II, born in 1808, who lived at Stratford Lodge, site of the present clubhouse. In 1856 he built a balloon house beside his residence. This mansion was destroyed by fire but the balloon house was saved. He left Ireland and died at Alicante in Spain in 1875.
The balloon house was dismantled and the granite was used to build the bell tower at St. Joseph's Church, Baltinglass in 1887.
In the late 1920's the Land Commission acquired some of the estate from the descendants of Catherine Dora St. John.
In 1927 Baltinglass Golf Club was founded. Approximately 168 acres was acquired from the Land Commission on a "Trust Estate" lease under the Irish Land ACT, 1903. The original trustees were: Miss Violet Tynte, Rev. Albert Byrne CC (first captain), Dr. W.O. Lyons, Colonel Meade, J. Dennis, Patrick J. Ronan, Hugh C. Doyle and Major C. Mitchell.
Development of the course was confined to nine holes, which was designed by Lionel Hewson. Membership in the 1930's/1940's was very small varying between 20 and 30 mainly business and professional people. Individual members took care of course maintenance and it was not until the late 1940's that Christy Foley became the first permanent employee.
In 1954 with the club unable to meet it's financial commitments, a decision was taken to return 80 acres of land to the Land Commission. The popularity of golf improved in the late 1960's and early 1970's and by the early 1980's membership of the club was full and new entrants were mainly confined to the local area.
Various options were considered during the early 1990's to extend the nine-hole course. A lot of the initial groundwork was carried out by Fay Doyle, John Glynn, Fintan Doyle and Padraig Kavanagh whose dynamic leadership with the 1999 Club Captain, Dick Lynch, culminated in the calling of an Extraordinary General Meeting attended by almost 300 members.
The decision was taken, virtually unanimously, to extend the course to 18 holes. Approximately 80 acres of the land previously surrendered to the Land Commission was purchased on 20th August 1999 from Coillte. At this time the Minister agreed to return ownership of the original nine holes to the Club Members.
The plans outlined at the EGM were pursued vigorously by Padraig Kavanagh and the succeeding Captains, Dick Lynch, Ned O'Keefe, Dave Prendergast, Fintan Doyle and their committees. The contract for the development was awarded to James Darcy under the guidance of Eddie Connaughton, the course architect.
Roll of Honour
| Member | Year | Hon. Position |
| Dot Naughton | 1990 | Ladies Captain |
| Mia Quaid | 1990 | Ladies President |
| David Lord | 1990 | Men's Captain |
| E. C. Doyle | 1990 | President |
| Mary McDonagh | 1991 | Ladies Captain |
| T. Nolan | 1991 | Ladies President |
| Paddy Sammon | 1991 | Men's Captain |
| E. C. Doyle | 1991 | President |
| Carol Walsh | 1992 | Ladies Captain |
| B. Brennan | 1992 | Ladies President |
| Anthony McDonagh | 1992 | Men's Captain |
| J. J. Sheerin | 1992 | President |
| Joan Hallahan | 1993 | Ladies Captain |
| M. Wade | 1993 | Ladies President |
| Matt O'Brien | 1993 | Men's Captain |
| W. P. N. Lyons | 1993 | President |
| Attracta Cooney | 1994 | Ladies Captain |
| Mary Sleator | 1994 | Ladies President |
| Jim Byrne | 1994 | Men's Captain |
| W. A. Lee | 1994 | President |
| Molly McGrath | 1995 | Ladies Captain |
| Mona Morrin | 1995 | Ladies President |
| Noel Scott | 1995 | Men's Captain |
| P. J. McDonnell | 1995 | President |
| Mary Whelan | 1996 | Ladies Captain |
| June Smith | 1996 | Ladies President |
| John Glynn | 1996 | Men's Captain |
| Frank Hunt | 1996 | President |
| Anne Sammon | 1997 | Ladies Captain |
| Phyllis Wilson | 1997 | Ladies President |
| Fabian L. Doyle | 1997 | Men's Captain |
| J. J. Sleator | 1997 | President |
| June Smith | 1998 | Ladies Captain |
| Maureen Dennis | 1998 | Ladies President |
| Padraig Kavanagh | 1998 | Men's Captain |
| A. J. Danne | 1998 | President |
| Una McKeever | 1999 | Ladies Captain |
| Mai Quaid | 1999 | Ladies President |
| Richard Lynch | 1999 | Men's Captain |
| J. V. Higgins | 1999 | President |
| Mary Doyle | 2000 | Ladies Captain |
| Dorothy Burgess | 2000 | Ladies President |
| Ned O'Keeffe | 2000 | Men's Captain |
| Jim Whelan | 2000 | President |
| Maureen Dennis | 2001 | Ladies Captain |
| Mary Gorry | 2001 | Ladies President |
| Dave Prendergast | 2001 | Men's Captain |
| M. Byrne | 2001 | President |
| Bernie Kilcoyne | 2002 | Ladies Captain |
| Jane Kilcoyne | 2002 | Ladies President |
| Fintan Doyle | 2002 | Men's Captain |
| Denis Bradshaw | 2002 | President |
| Thea Van De Kerkhof | 2003 | Ladies Captain |
| Dot Naughton | 2003 | Ladies President |
| Eamon Sweeney | 2003 | Men's Captain |
| Liam Irwin | 2003 | President |
| Mary Ross | 2004 | Ladies Captain |
| Mary McDonagh | 2004 | Ladies President |
| Bryan Kilcoyne | 2004 | Men's Captain |
| Brian Moore | 2004 | President |
| Mary Darcy | 2005 | Ladies Captain |
| Carol Walsh | 2005 | Ladies President |
| John Reynolds | 2005 | Men's Captain |
| Martin Doogue | 2005 | President |
| Mary O'Keeffe | 2006 | Ladies Captain |
| Joan Hallahan | 2006 | Ladies President |
| Jim Murray | 2006 | Men's Captain |
| Owen Conney | 2006 | President |
| Lill Kelly | 2007 | Ladies Captain |
| 2007 | Ladies President | |
| Tom Hannafin | 2007 | Men's Captain |
| David Lord | 2007 | President |
| Bernie Hennessy | 2008 | Ladies Captain |
| Mary Whelan | 2008 | Ladies President |
| Noel Doody | 2008 | Men's Captain |
| Paddy Sammon | 2008 | President |
| Mary Deegan | 2009 | Ladies Captain |
| Ann Sammon | 2009 | Ladies President |
| Michael Browne | 2009 | Men's Captain |
| Matt O'Brien | 2009 | President |
| Olivia Cooney | 2010 | Ladies Captain |
| Mary Whelan | 2010 | Ladies President |
| Robert McHugh | 2010 | Men's Captain |
| Jim Byrne | 2010 | President |
| Margo Doyle | 2011 | Ladies Captain |
| Una McKeever | 2011 | Ladies President |
| Fran Quaid | 2011 | Men's Captain |
| Noel Scott | 2011 | President |
| Genevieve Doyle | 2012 | Ladies Captain |
| Bernadette Kilcoyle | 2012 | Ladies President |
| Brendan Dooge | 2012 | Men's Captain |
| John Glynn | 2012 | President |
| Linda Kennedy | 2013 | Ladies Captain |
| Mary Ross | 2013 | Ladies President |
| Pat Byrne | 2013 | Men's Captain |
| Padraig Kavanagh | 2013 | President |
| Maria Walsh | 2014 | Ladies Captain |
| Mary Darcy | 2014 | Ladies President |
| Sean O'Connor | 2014 | Men's Captain |
| Richard Lynch | 2014 | President |
| Romy McGreal | 2015 | Ladies Captain |
| Mary O'Keeffe |
2015 | Ladies President |
| Peter Byrne | 2015 | Men's Captain |
| Edward O'Keeffe |
2015 | President |
| Cora Browne | 2016 | Ladies Captain |
| Lill Kelly |
2016 | Ladies President |
| Bernard Bowes | 2016 | Men's Captain |
| Dave Prendergast |
2016 | President |
| Orla O'hEocha | 2017 | Ladies Captain |
| Bernie Hennessy |
2017 | Ladies President |
| Louie Fagan | 2017 | Men's Captain |
| Fintan Doyle |
2017 | President |
| 2018 | Ladies Captain | |
| 2018 | Ladies President | |
| John Kelly | 2018 | Men's Captain |
| 2018 | President | |
| Mary Gorry (5) | 2018 | Lowest Ladies Handicap |
| Stephen Walsh (-1) | 2018 | Lowest Men's Handicap |
| Brian Doran (0) |
2018 | Lowest Men's Handicap |
Holes in One at Baltinglass
| Member | Date | Hole No. | Club Used | Distance |
| Tom Deegan | 1 September 1996 | 7th | 6-Iron | 157 m |
| B. Thomas | 9 May 1999 | 3rd | 137 m | |
| Paddy Sargent | 25 June 2003 | 2nd | 137 m | |
| Patricia Kinsella | 8 November 2004 | 5th | 110 m | |
| Jim Higgins | 25 November 2007 | 2nd | 137 m | |
| M. Gorry | 28 June 2015 | 2nd | 91 m |
