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July 27, 2026
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Roscrea Golf Club
Roscrea Golf Club is a parkland course set beneath the Slieve Bloom Mountains in the geographical centre of Ireland. Founded in 1892 and established at its present Derryvale site since 1911, the club expanded from nine to 18 holes after acquiring additional land; eleven new holes, designed by Dr Arthur Spring with sand-based greens, were completed for the club centenary in 1992. The course is described on the club website as scenic with a mix of interesting and testing holes and well-regarded greens. Notable holes include a par-3 that requires a shot over water and a par-4 whose fairway is guarded by out-of-bounds on the left and trees on the right. On-course practice and clubhouse amenities are provided, including a practice putting green, changing rooms and bar and restaurant facilities. Roscrea runs open competitions for men and ladies on Wednesdays from March to October; visitors are invited to book via the club’s online booking system or by telephone and a visitor fee is noted on the site. The course has direct access from the M7 motorway and the club lists approximate drive times from major cities, making it straightforward to reach for visiting players.
November 26, 2025
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Woodbrook Golf Club
Woodbrook Golf Club was established in 1921, by Sir Stanley Cochrane as his private club. Woodbrook was first affiliated to the Golfing Union of Ireland in 1926. Sir Stanley had previously indulged his enthusiasm for cricket at Woodbrook, a fact that is still reflected in the pavilion-style clubhouse and the cricket bell, which tolled the start and finish of play and now hangs in the bar. In olden days the Dublin-Bray train stopped at the club and in the early days of tournament golf, spectators alighted on the course. Although a flat course, the wind plays a most significant role. When it blows from the North, nine holes are affected, including three out of the last four. When it’s from the South, the tenth plus the par three eleventh, and the par five – 12th, 14th and 16th, all become very difficult long holes. A crosswind from the East affects almost every hole on the course and calls for shot making of the highest calibre. With its configuration of five par threes and five par fives, Woodbrook’s layout is unusual but, in the opinion of those who have played there, it is a championship course in every meaning of the word.