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 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 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 €395.00
Offer valid from 01 May 2017 to 30 Nov 2017 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.
| Green Fees Druid's Glen: | €55/120 |
| Green Fees Druid's Heath: | €35/55 |
| Green Fees for Opens: | €25/50 |
| Practice Area: | Yes |
| Club Hire: €40 |
Yes |
| Buggy Hire: €40 |
Yes |
| Soft Spikes: | Yes |
| Full Membership Available: | Yes |
| Full Membership Fee + Entrance: | €2,800 |
| Full Couples Membership Fee + 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 Sales/Membership : | Marcus Doyle |
| Captain Druids Glen: | Gerry Daly |
| Captain Druids Heath: | Robert Falconer |
| President: | Donal Flinn |
| Vice-Captains': | None |
| Hon. Secretary: | Donal Flinn |
| Club Pro: | Patrick Geraghty |
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 2017 provisional*
| Open & Major Fixtures 2017 (Confirmed) | ||||
| Event. | Start | Finish | Type | Duration |
| President's Prize | Saturday 10 June | Closed | 1 | |
| Captain's Prize | Saturday 9 September | Closed | 1 | |
| IPGA Winter Series 3 |
Monday 6 February | IPGA | 1 | |
| Seniors Stableford 50+ | Tuesday 7 February | Open | 1 | |
| Seniors Stableford 50+ | Tuesday 14 February | Open | 1 | |
| Seniors Stableford 50+ | Tuesday 21 February | Open | 1 | |
| Seniors Stableford 50+ | Tuesday 7 March | Open | 1 | |
| Seniors Stableford 50+ | Friday 17 March | Open | 1 | |
| Seniors Stableford 50+ | Tuesday 21 March | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford | Monday 17 April |
Open | 1 | |
| Seniors Stableford 50+ | Tuesday 28 March |
Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Tuesday 4 April | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Tuesday 11 April | Open |
1 |
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| Singles Stableford | Monday 3 April | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Tuesday 18 April | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Tuesday 25 April | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Tuesday 2 May | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Tuesday 9 May | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Tuesday 16 May | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Tuesday 23 May | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Tuesday 30 May |
Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Tuesday 6 June | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Tuesday 13 June | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Tuesday 20 June | Open | 1 | |
| Irish Senior Cup (Q) | Saturday 24 June | GUI | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Tuesday 27 June | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Tuesday 4 July | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Tuesday 11 July | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Tuesday 18 July | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Tuesday 25 July | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford (Druids Glen) |
Monday 31 July |
Open | 1 | |
| Mixed Fourball Betterball (Druids Heath) | Monday 31 July | Open | 1 | |
| Ladies Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Tuesday 1 August | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Wednesday 2 August | Open | 1 | |
| 4-Person Team Event (Druids Heath) | Thursday 3 August | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Strokes (Druids Heath) | Friday 4 August | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford (Druids Glen) | Monday 7 August | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford (Druids Glen) | Monday 14 August | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Wednesday 16 August | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford (Druids Glen) | Monday 21 August | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Wednesday 23 August | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford (Druids Glen) | Monday 28 August | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Wednesday 30 August |
Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Wednesday 6 September | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Wednesday 13 September | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Wednesday 20 September | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Wednesday 27 September |
Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Wednesday 4 October | Open | 1 | |
| Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Wednesday 11 October | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Wednesday 18 October | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Wednesday 25 October | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Wednesday 1 November |
Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Wednesday 8 November | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Wednesday 15 November | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Wednesday 22 November | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Wednesday 29 November | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Wednesday 6 December |
Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Wednesday 13 December | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Wednesday 20 December | Open | 1 | |
| L. & G. Singles Stableford (Druids Heath) | Wednesday 27 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
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 |
| 2017 | Men's Captain Glen | |
| 2017 | Men's Captain Heath | |
| Donal Flinn | 2017 | President |
| 2017 | 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 |


