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The 2025 golf season is a huge one for Ireland and Northern Ireland.
The 2025 Open Championship returns to Royal Portrush's Dunluce Links for the first time since 2019. That will surely cast the golf spotlight upon the "Emerald Isle" all year long.
We have compiled the best public golf courses and hidden gems of Ireland and Northern Ireland - the "Emerald Isle" - for our annual Golfers' Choice lists by analyzing the ratings and reviews submitted by members of our community: golfers like you.
We use GolfPass' Ratings Index logic that weights newer reviews and combine it with a course's subcategory averages. Courses must offer public access and have received at least two reviews in 2024 to be eligible for this year's list. Famous courses like the Dunluce Links, Royal County Down, Ballybunion, Waterville, Lahinch and others didn't get enough reviews to qualify, so make you the review these fantastic links next time you are lucky enough to play them.
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Ireland and Northern Ireland golf courses reviewed in 2024: 231
Reviews of golf courses on the "Emerald Isle" in 2024: 1,763
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Killarney Golf and Fishing Club - Killeen Course
Killarney, County KerryPublicGreen fee: $108-$217
What they're saying: "Played a day after heavy rain. Greens were real slow (relative to what I normally I play at home in the U.S.). (I) walked in under 4 hours while waiting on many shots. (It's a) nice layout with beautiful scenery. (The) staff (is) very hospitable. (There's a) great selection of clothing and items in pro shop." - PJDink -
Warrenpoint
Green fee: $39-$52
What they're saying: "(The) course was in great order throughout and (the) tee boxes top notch." - dicklenon -
Scrabo
Green fee: $89-$116
What they're saying: "Lovely course that can punish you when you don’t hit the fairway. Definitely stock up on balls before (you play) as it can (be) easy to lose a few! Greens and fairways (are) both in great condition. (I) would play (it) again without a doubt although next time around (I) would make use of a buggy as the hills on the course will tire you out." - alexweir4 -
Roscrea
Green fee: $27-$38
What they're saying: "This is my local golf course. I’m 33 and am new to golf in the last 12 months. I play this course at least once per week and it’s a lovely course and very well maintained. The fairways and greens are always in great condition once there isn’t a huge shower of rain the night before. It’s in boggy land so it gets very soft in the bad weather but the boggy land makes it a lovely natural course with really nice fairways. Any staff I’ve met here have been really nice. Everyone I’ve played with or behind are nice and always let you play through without issues. I’ve played other courses where people are not as friendly and where the pace of play is really bad. Roscrea is all positive." - landym -
Lurgan
Green fee: $36-$45
What they're saying: "I think this is the best parkland course I've played in a very long time. The course was in excellent condition, with the greens, in particular, immaculate. (It's an) incredible value on GolfNow, and still fantastic value at the full (rate). The staff and members were also very welcoming and friendly. Superb golf course." - beechburner5 -
Ballinrobe
Green fee: $27-$70
What they're saying: "(It's a) very nice (not well known) parkland. (It's) very well maintained. A variety of holes will challenge all level of golfers. A very helpfull and friendly staff together with a very good pro shop & the clubhouse makes this club a must stop over." - Mace1966 -
Bunclody Golf & Fishing Club
Green fee: $38-$76
What they're saying: "The course was in great condition for the time of year. The greens were excellent. The chap in the pro shop was very friendly." - LorraineM -
Nenagh
Green fee: $43
What they're saying: "Treat yourself to a day out and enjoy a parkland course in good condition with excellent catering facilities and a friendly pro shop." - GolfPass Reviewer -
Bundoran
Green fee: $54-$108
What they're saying: "One of the oldest and best in Donegal. My favorite course in Ireland!" - Paul4753087 -
Castletroy
Green fee: $49-$97
What they're saying: "Castletroy is an absolute gem. (It's a) wonderful layout and (in good) condition. I can't believe it took me until now to play here. I will most definitely be back. It's great." - kerryjohn1968 -
The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort
Killenard, County LaoisResortGreen fee: $65-$108
What they're saying: "Great course! Perfect condition with lots of challenging holes and lots of water. Bunkers everywhere which made it tough but fun and (you) needed to be accurate off the tee." - cianoc2008 -
Fortwilliam
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Green fee: $39-$45
What they're saying: "Beautiful, well maintained course. Would recommend to any golfer looking a challenge." - Niall42 -
West Waterford Golf & Country Club
Dungarvan, County WaterfordPublicGreen fee: $38-$43
What they're saying: "Massive credit to West Waterford. The course is playing excellent." - gbyrne4747 -
Mullingar
Green fee: $54-$65
What they're saying: Three five-star reviews were submitted without comment in 2024. -
Letterkenny Golf Club
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Green fee: $87
What they're saying: "Lovely course with (a) friendly staff and welcoming members. Good amenities." - Marthakelly1 -
Druids Glen Golf Resort - Druids Heath Course
Newtownmountkennedy, County WicklowResortGreen fee: $81-$87
What they're saying: "Challenging golf course. Super layout which keeps you focused on every shot. Well worth a visit." - GolfPass Reviewer -
Portarlington
Green fee: $32-$43
What they're saying: "(Give) credit to the grounds staff. The course was immaculate. A pleasure to play there. So well laid out. (The) greens and fairways were pristine." - GolfPass Reviewer -
Wicklow
Green fee: $38-$70
What they're saying: "Great course, a very good feast of excellent golf holes. Scenic but (an) arduous walk. (There's a) good pro shop with a very friendly pro. Great clubhouse. (Go) play a round. You will enjoy (it)." - Irishtommy32 -
Knightsbrook Hotel & Golf Resort
Green fee: $70-$81
What they're saying: "A very peaceful place with great conditions for a good play. Beautiful! Congratulations to all (of the) staff there!" - Georgiana74 -
Cahir Park
Green fee: $27-$38
What they're saying: Eight five-star reviews were submitted in 2024 without comment.
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