Mount Wolseley golf club Carlow
Mount Wolseley Golf Course
Situated 12 km east of Carlow town, Mount Wolseley is set in opulent surroundings and boasts an 18-hole championship golf course. According to Christy O’Connor Junior, course designer, “Rarely after a first look around a potential site for a golf course had I been so impressed as at Mount Wolseley. What we have here is a fair but testing 18 holes of championship golf, none of which will disappoint even the most discerning player”.
This par 72 course provides a challenge to every ability as each hole presents demanding approach shots, with wide landing areas being the only concession. With its broad fairways, unforgiving rough and picturesque water hazards, Mount Wolseley has justifiably played host to a number of national and international golf competitions. Most recently Mount Wolseley has been chosen as the host venue to the European Challenge Tour Irish Challenge & 2017 marks its 3rd staging of this fantastic event.
The Mount Wolseley Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort is located on the grounds of the 18th century ancestral home of Frederick York Wolseley, whose family became synonymous with the automotive industry. This charming resort offers an eclectic blend of contemporary design and lavish detail surrounded by 200 acres of peaceful landscape. Featuring 143 bedrooms including four suites and eight executive rooms, each with individually controlled air conditioning and interactive IT facilities with broadband access. Facilities include: Frederick’s awardwinning fine dining restaurant – voted “Best Hotel Restaurant in Carlow” and recipient of a 1AA Rosette.
The Aaron Lounge and the Snug provide the ideal spot for relaxation and informal dining. Leisure and relaxation facilities are also provided at the Sanctuary Spa, Carlow’s only resort spa which features 14 treatment rooms using Elemis and Thalgo products, relaxation pool, dry floatation, experience showers and balneotherapy.
TYPE OF COURSE: 18 Hole Championship Christy O’Connor Jnr parkland – 7,172 yards (6,558 metres) Par 72.There are numerous tee options available for all levels of golfers to enjoy this fantastic golf course.
The Aaron Lounge and Frederick’s Fine Dining Restaurant also offer excellent dining options. Equally a number of private dining areas suitable for groups are available.
GREEN FEES: From €45 – €60. Group rates also available. Contact sales for further details t: 059–9180161 or e: golf@mountwolseley.ie
The latest clubs from Titleist are available for hire. Trolley and buggy hire are also available at an additional cost.
OPEN COMPETITIONS: Open Seniors competition on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Full schedule of open days on www.mountwolseley.ie/open-days.html
GPS: 52.790611, -6.730338
Societies are welcome and group rates are available.
Mount Wolseley Country Resort was voted the No. 99-ranked golf course in Ireland, by “Irish Golfer” in 2023 New Entry);
Mount Wolseley Country Resort was voted theNo. 64-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2020 (Same);
Mount Wolseley Country Resort was voted theNo. 64-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2019 (Down-3);
Mount Wolseley Country Resort was voted theNo. 61-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2018 (Up-3);
Mount Wolseley Country Resort was voted theNo. 64-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2017 (Same);
Mount Wolseley Country Resort was voted theNo. 65-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2015 (Up-5);
Mount Wolseley Country Resort was voted theNo. 70-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2014 (Down-8);
Mount Wolseley Country Resort was voted theNo. 62-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2013 (Up-2);
Mount Wolseley Country Resort was voted theNo. 64-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2012;
Mount Wolseley Country Resort was voted theNo. 76-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2010;
Mount Wolseley Country Resort was voted the No. 28-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;
Mount Wolseley Country Resort was voted the No. 42-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2009;
Mount Wolseley Country Resort was voted the No. 28 Parkland/Inland Course in Ireland by "Backspin" Irelands leading Golf magazine in 2009, the panel comprised of a selection of 52 Professional and amateur golfers throughout Ireland;
Mount Wolseley Country Resort was voted the No. 46-ranked golf course in Ireland, by "Golf Digest Ireland" in 2008;
Mount Wolseley Country Resort was voted the No. 27 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 » Mount Wolseley
Stay & Play @ Mount Wolseley Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort €242.00
Offer valid from 01 Jul 2023 to 30 Nov 2025 Detail:
Unbeatable Value PLAY & STAY Getaway
Overnight stay in a Deluxe Room with Full Irish Breakfast and 4-course Dinner in Frederick's Restaurant & a Round of Golf on our Championship Parkland Golf Course, designed by Christy O'Connor Jnr.
From: €242
Green Fees Sunday to Friday: | €60 |
Green Fees Saturday & B.H.: | €70 |
Green Fees with a Member: | €30 |
Green Fees for Opens: | €35 |
Practice Area: | Yes |
Club Hire: €35 (Callaway) | Yes |
Buggy Hire: €40 |
Yes |
Electric Trolley Hire: €15 | Yes |
Trolley Hire: €4 |
Yes |
Soft Spikes: | Yes |
Open for Membership: | Yes |
Full Membership Fee: |
1,126 |
Full New Membership including Levys: | €986 |
Full Senior 65+ Membership Fee: |
€1,039 |
Full 5-Day Membership Fee: | €725 |
Full U-35 Membership Fee: | €976 |
Full Student Membership Fee: | €424 |
Full Youth Membership Fee: | €159 |
Full Junior Membership Fee: | €108 |
Course Type | Parkland |
No Holes | 18 |
Members | 255 |
Designer | Christy O'Connor Jnr. |
Founded | 1996 |
Address | Tullow, |
Telephone | +353 (0)59-9180161 |
golf@mountwolseley.ie | |
Website | Mount Wolseley golf club website |
Director of Golf: | Terry Martin |
Captain: | Padraig Murphy |
Lady Captain: | Deirdre Hughes |
Presidents': | Kenny Dunne & Bernie Campbell |
Vice-Captain: | None |
Hon. Secretary: | Paul Ronan & Deirdre Hughes |
Club Pro: | Sean O’Donaghoe 059-9180161 |
Hon. Treasurer: | Padraig Murphy & Mary Behan |
Comp. Secretary: | Luke Bermingham & Ann Duffy |
Location Map
Lat:52.790203
Long:-6.731272
General Facts & Information
Course opening hours: Daylight hours | Clubhouse opening hours: 8.00am to 7.00pm April-October 9.00am to 5.30pm Nov-March |
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 |
Play at Mount Wolseley Golf Course, Carlow Golf Club and Bunclody Golf Course for just €119
Mount Wolseley Golf Club Fixtures 2024 provisional*
Open & Major Fixtures 2025 (to be Confirmed) | ||||
Event | Start | Finish | Type | Duration |
Captains' Drive-In | Sunday 2 March |
Closed | 1 | |
Presidents' Prize | Saturday 7 June | Sunday 8 June | Closed | 2 |
Presidents' Prize | Sunday 8 June | Closed | 1 | |
Lady Captain's Prize (Q) | Saturday 12 July | Closed | 1 | |
Captain's Prize (Q) | Saturday 19 July | Sunday 20 July | Closed | 2 |
Captain's Prize (Q) | Sunday 20 July | Closed | 1 | |
Captain's Prize Final | Sunday 20 July |
Closed | 1 | |
Lady Captain's Prize Final |
Sunday 20 July | Closed | 1 | |
Captain's Prize to the Ladies |
Saturday 2 August | Sunday 3 August | Closed | 2 |
Captain's Prize to the Ladies | Sunday 3 August | Closed | 1 | |
Professional's Prize | Saturday 23 August |
Sunday 24 August | Closed | 2 |
Professional's Prize | Sunday 24 August | Closed |
1 |
|
Seniors Singles Stableford | Tuesday 29 April | Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Monday 5 May | Open | 1 | |
Seniors Singles Stableford | Tuesday 27 May | Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Monday 2 June | Open | 1 | |
Seniors Singles Stableford | Tuesday 24 June | Open | 1 | |
Ladies Singles Stableford | Wednesday 25 June | Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Monday 7 July | Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Wednesday 23 July | Open | 1 | |
Seniors Singles Stableford | Tuesday 29 July | Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Monday 4 August | Open | 1 | |
Senior Scratch Cup | Sunday 17 August | Open | 1 | |
Junior Scratch Cup | Sunday 17 August | Open | 1 | |
Inter. Scratch Cup | Sunday 17 August | Open | 1 | |
Seniors Singles Stableford | Tuesday 26 August | Open | 1 | |
Carlow Tourism Annual Golf Classic | Monday 1 September | Wednesday 3 September | Open | 3 |
Carlow Tourism Annual Golf Classic | Tuesday 2 September | Open | 1 | |
Carlow Tourism Annual Golf Classic | Wednesday 3 September | Open | 1 | |
Seniors Singles Stableford | Tuesday 23 September | Open | 1 | |
L. & G. Singles Stableford | Monday 6 October | Open | 1 | |
Seniors Singles Stableford | Tuesday 28 October | Open | 1 | |
Seniors Singles Stableford | Tuesday 25 November | Open | 1 |
Card of the Course
Key | Data |
White | Par 72 SSS 73 6,669 yd's |
Yellow | Par 72 SSS 71 6,341 yd's |
Red | Par 74 SSS 73 5,597 yd's |
Blue | Par 72 SSS 75 7,134 yd's |
Card
Hole No. | Blue | White | Yellow | Par | Index | Red | Par | Index |
1 | 411 | 379 | 359 | 4 | 5 |
342 | 4 | 7 |
2 | 447 | 412 | 392 | 4 | 3 | 353 | 4 | 1 |
3 | 447 | 438 | 423 | 4 | 1 | 403 | 5 | 5 |
4 | 345 | 332 | 314 | 4 | 11 |
301 | 4 | 3 |
5 | 520 | 495 | 478 | 5 | 13 | 401 | 5 | 11 |
6 | 210 | 186 | 170 | 3 | 9 |
139 |
3 | 15 |
7 | 542 | 518 | 501 | 5 | 15 | 423 | 5 | 13 |
8 | 420 | 383 | 371 | 4 | 7 |
301 | 4 | 9 |
9 | 203 | 180 | 158 | 3 | 17 | 137 | 3 | 17 |
Out | 3,545 | 3,323 | 3,166 | 36 | 2,776 | 37 | ||
10 | 557 | 526 | 503 | 5 | 14 | 470 | 5 | 2 |
11 | 207 | 190 | 169 | 3 | 4 |
158 | 3 | 10 |
12 | 519 | 490 |
473 | 5 | 18 | 404 |
5 | 12 |
13 | 427 | 406 | 381 | 4 | 8 | 337 | 4 | 6 |
14 | 339 | 313 | 301 | 4 | 16 | 266 | 4 | 16 |
15 | 466 | 437 | 419 | 4 | 2 | 401 | 5 | 18 |
16 | 204 | 192 | 170 | 3 | 10 | 130 | 3 | 14 |
17 | 457 | 394 | 377 | 4 | 12 | 344 | 4 | 8 |
18 | 413 | 398 | 382 | 4 | 6 |
311 | 4 | 4 |
In | 3,589 | 3,346 | 3,175 | 36 | 2,821 | 37 | ||
Total | 7,134 | 6,669 | 6,341 | 72 | 5,597 | 74 | ||
SSS | 75 | 73 | 71 | 73 |
Notable rounds
Men's Course Record: 68 Liam McCaul & Neil Manchip (Old)
Ladies Course Record:
Members Achievements
The Ladies of Mount Wolseley Golf Club qualified for the All-Ireland Quarter-Finals of the Intermediate Cup at Knightsbrook Golf Club on Thursday 15th September 2022 where they were drawn against the Ladies from Edmondstown Golf Club and lost their match by 3-matches to 2-matches.
Ellis Hanley led them out and put the first point on the board with a 2-hole win against Barbara Maher, she was followed by Michelle Butler who had a convincing 5 and 3 win against Carmel Burke-Daly, she was followed by Ann Nash who went down by 3 and 1 against Carol Anne Roopnarinesingh, in the penultimate match Deirdre Hughes went up the 19th before relinquishing the point against Shirley O’Donoghue, in the bottom and deciding match Denise Ashby lost out to Grace O’Neill by 3 and 2.
Mount Wolseley Golf Club won the Cullen Cup in 1997.
The Ladies of Mount Wolseley won the ILGU Midland Plate in 2003.
They were Leinster Finalists in the Bulmers Pierce Purcell Shield at St. Anne's Golf Club in 1999.
They were Leinster Finalists in the BMW Irish Mixed Foursomes in 1999.
History of Mount Wolseley
Mount Wolseley recently came under new ownership under Strategic Capital & further improvements to the resort will be coming soon.
Once part of the thirty thousand Co. Carlow acres owned by the Butler dynasty, Mount Aaron, came into the possession of the Wolseley family of Staffordshire in 1725. It was the only, gentry home in the county, to have been, torched by insurgents during the 1798 Rebellion, but not before lead from the roof had been enterprisingly removed to make ammunition. Mount Wolseley House was rebuilt in 1864.
Mount Wolseley connections would touch historic events far from Irish shores. It was the ancestral home of the famous brothers Field-Marshal Viscount Garnet Wolseley, one of Britain’s most important military leaders, and Frederick York Wolseley, who pioneered mechanical sheep sheering in Australia, and in whose Birmingham factory the first British-designed car was built in 1895.
The 200-acre property was sold in 1925 to the Patrician Brothers, an Order founded in Tullow by Bishop Daniel Delaney in 1808. In 1994 Mount Wolseley was, purchased by Donal Morrissey and family, whose decision to develop a championship golf course, heralds another era of change in the approach to the twenty-first century.
Roll of Honour
Member | Year | Hon. Position |
Christy O'Connor Jnr. | 1996 | President |
Ann Duffy | 1997 | Ladies Captain |
Ann Duffy | 1997 | Men's Captain |
Christy O'Connor Jnr. | 1997 | President |
Lar Murphy | 1998 | Men's Captain |
Christy O'Connor Jnr. | 1998 | President |
Brendan Byrne | 1999 | Men's Captain |
Christy O'Connor Jnr. | 1999 | President |
Martina Fogarty | 2000 | Ladies Captain |
Ger Kilcoyne | 2000 | Men's Captain |
Christy O'Connor Jnr. | 2000 | President |
Bernie Cunnane | 2001 | Ladies Captain |
Kenny Dunne | 2001 | Men's Captain |
Christy O'Connor Jnr. | 2001 | President |
Bernie Cunnaine | 2002 | Ladies Captain |
Ger Curtis | 2002 | Men's Captain |
Dermot Gilleece | 2002 | President |
Ann Nash | 2003 | Ladies Captain |
Declan Fogarty | 2003 | Men's Captain |
Ronan Collins | 2003 | President |
Miriam Murray | 2004 | Ladies Captain |
Jimmy Byrne | 2004 | Men's Captain |
Ronan Collins | 2004 | President |
Martina McGowan | 2005 | Ladies Captain |
Mary Morrissey | 2005 | Ladies President |
John O'Shea | 2005 | Men's Captain |
Don Morrissey | 2005 | President |
Ann McDonnald | 2006 | Ladies Captain |
Mary Morrissey | 2006 | Ladies President |
Jim McCormack | 2006 | Men's Captain |
Don Morrissey | 2006 | President |
Susan Carey | 2007 | Ladies Captain |
Mary Morrissey | 2007 | Ladies President |
Terry Martin Bentrick | 2007 | Men's Captain |
Don Morrissey | 2007 | President |
Frances Fitzgerald | 2008 | Ladies Captain |
Mary Morrissey | 2008 | Ladies President |
Pradaic Bailey | 2008 | Men's Captain |
Don Morrissey | 2008 | President |
Breda Brophy | 2009 | Ladies Captain |
Mary Morrissey | 2009 | Ladies President |
Neale Hanley | 2009 | Men's Captain |
Don Morrissey | 2009 | President |
Catherine Murphy | 2010 | Ladies Captain |
Mary Morrissey | 2010 | Ladies President |
Gregory Brophy | 2010 | Men's Captain |
Don Morrissey | 2010 | President |
Eileen Stapleton | 2011 | Ladies Captain |
Mary Morrissey | 2011 | Ladies President |
Martin Savage | 2011 | Men's Captain |
Don Morrissey | 2011 | President |
Maeve Bayley | 2012 | Ladies Captain |
Elsie Morrissey | 2012 | Ladies President |
Bernard O'Toole | 2012 | Men's Captain |
Don Morrissey | 2012 | President |
Ann Duffy | 2013 | Ladies Captain |
Elsie Morrissey | 2013 | Ladies President |
Gerry Connelly | 2013 | Men's Captain |
Don Morrissey | 2013 | President |
Eilis Hanley | 2014 | Ladies Captain |
Elsie Morrissey | 2014 | Ladies President |
Conor Ronan | 2014 | Men's Captain |
Don Morrissey | 2014 | President |
Brede Brophy | 2015 | Ladies Captain |
Ann Duffy | 2015 | Ladies President |
Michael Carthy | 2015 | Men's Captain |
Jimmy Byrne | 2015 | President |
Geraldine O'Reilly | 2016 | Ladies Captain |
Ann Duffy |
2016 | Ladies President |
Seamus Lawlor | 2016 | Men's Captain |
Jimmy Byrne |
2016 | President |
Yvonne Moore | 2017 | Ladies Captain |
Ann Duffy |
2017 | Ladies President |
John Dargan | 2017 | Men's Captain |
Jimmy Byrne |
2017 | President |
Deirdre Hughes | 2018 | Ladies Captain |
Bernie Cunnane | 2018 | Ladies President |
Gerry Cosgrove | 2018 | Men's Captain |
Gregory Brophy |
2018 | President |
Catherine Murphy |
2019 | Ladies Captain |
Bernie Cunnane | 2019 | Ladies President |
Niall Rennick | 2019 | Men's Captain |
Gregory Brophy | 2019 | President |
Miriam Murray |
2020 | Ladies Captain |
Anne Nash |
2020 | Ladies President |
Tom Condon | 2020 | Men's Captain |
John Dargan |
2020 | President |
Miriam Murray |
2021 | Ladies Captain |
Anne Nash | 2021 | Ladies President |
John Murray |
2021 | Men's Captain |
Gerry Cosgrove | 2021 | President |
Audrey Duffy |
2022 | Ladies Captain |
Bernie Campbell |
2022 | Ladies President |
Eamonn Redmond |
2022 | Men's Captain |
Gerry Cosgrave | 2022 | President |
Deirdre Hughes | 2023 | Ladies Captain |
Bernadette Campbell | 2023 | Ladies President |
Michael Quinn | 2023 | Men's Captain |
Kenny Dunne | 2023 | President |
2024 | Ladies Captain | |
2024 | Ladies President | |
Padraig Murphy | 2024 | Men's Captain |
Kenny Dunne |
2024 | President |
2025 | Ladies Captain | |
2025 | Ladies President | |
2025 | Men's Captain | |
2025 | President | |
Eilish Hanley | 2025 | Lowest Ladies Handicap |
Pat Bevins | 2025 | Lowest Men's Handicap |
Holes in One at Mount Wolseley
Member | Date | Hole No. | Club Used | Distance |
Eddie Quigley | 2 February 1997 | 9th | 161 yd’s | |
Michael Curran | 1 July 1998 | 11th | 191 yd’s | |
Laz Murphy | 26 December 1999 | 6th | 174 yd’s | |
Padraig Murphy | 7 May 2000 | 9th | 177 yd’s | |
John S. Nolan | 3 December 2000 | 6th | 174 yd’s | |
Seamus Dowling | 10 June 2001 | 16th | 204 yd's | |
Susan Carey | 15 June 2003 | 6th | 139 yd’s | |
Gary Bayley | 12 August 2005 | 9th | 184 yd’s | |
Martin McGauran | 11 June 2006 | 6th | 139 yd’s | |
Shay O'Toole | 1 June 2011 | 11th | 191 yd's | |
Paul Maher | 1 May 2012 | 6th | 184 yd's | |
Michael Quinn | 2 May 2022 |