The European Club | Championship Links
The European Club | Championship Links
The European Club is one of the finest modern links courses in the world. Designed and built by Pat Ruddy in 1992, it stretches along three miles of County Wicklow coastline, just south of Dublin. It is rugged, authentic, and unapologetically challenging.
The course features wide fairways framed by dunes, strategically placed bunkers, and greens that require precision. Two extra par-3 holes make for a unique 20-hole layout. The par-4 12th, sweeping along the sea, and the par-3 7th, played over dunes, are considered among the finest modern links holes.
Tiger Woods once described The European Club as “unbelievable,” and it remains a stern yet fair test for the world’s best golfers.
At Cypress & Salt, we design European Club itineraries that pair this modern masterpiece with Dublin’s cultural riches. From luxury hotels to fine dining and curated excursions, we ensure your experience matches the grandeur of the course.
Course Stats
Par: 71 (plus 2 extra par-3s, making 20 holes)
Yardage: 7,355 yards
Course Rating: 76.0
Slope Rating: 142
Designer: Pat Ruddy (1992)
Type: Modern Championship Links
Signature Holes: 7th (par 3 over dunes), 12th (par 4 along the sea), 17th (long par 4 into prevailing wind)
Championships: Frequent host of elite Irish tournaments; played by Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, and the world’s best
Best Seasons to Play
May – September: Best conditions and longest daylight.
June & July: Peak play with vibrant summer golf atmosphere.
April & October: Tougher links weather, authentic challenge, and quieter tee sheets.
