Roundwood Golf Club

Played this course for the first time on a Saturday, car park was deserted which was a bad sign. Course is in terrible condition, fairways have not been cut in a long time, tee boxes were poor also, bunkers looked like they hadn't been raked since Winter. But the greens took the biscuit, the worst I have ever putted on. They were hairy, bumpy, slow. There is no way these greens were built to USGA standards. Gentleman in the bar informed us that the practice green was closed, tactical on his part, as if we had hit a few practice putts on it beforehand, we would have hopped straight back into the car. Layout is a mess, don't know where you're hitting the ball most of the time, so many blind shots. Would not recommend, bad value for money, I would pay the extra bit to play a different course in the area next time.

I really enjoyed my round here. The lady at reception was kind and helpful (as were the club members I encountered on the course), and the course (rightly, in my view) starts off with three fairly manageable holes.

Thereafter, the Par 3s are on the easy side but, first time out anyway, I found the blind holes (of which there are quite a few) a little frustrating. It's hard to commit when you're not too sure where you're aiming. Maybe more signage would help?

I also found the next tee box hard to find on one or two occasions. Again, more signage would help, I feel. (This was when the members on the course were very helpful.)

Lastly, and perhaps inevitably given the course's mountainous location, the slopes were pretty severe at times. This is not a criticism. But it certainly was challenging for a relatively high handicapper like myself. (Good for me, I hear you low handicappers say!)

Overall, I'd say give Roundwood a visit. I'll be back.

Stunning location, but the greens are playing incredibly slowly despite warm, dry weather. It badly needs some TLC. I would say that it’s overpriced for its current condition.

Nonetheless, it’s an interesting course with some fun holes and lovely views. If you’re walking you’ll get a good hike in as it’s a very hilly course. The 18th is a bit of a slog, so keep a little Lucozade handy for a strong finish, particularly if you’re playing from the back tees.

Could be a decent course, but unfortunately it's in very poor condition. Easily the slowest greens I have played on, and a lot of bumps.

Also most tee shots are blind, playing over stakes, and with no maps on course it makes it very difficult for a first timer there.

Views are lovely, staff seemed nice.

It a very good course I would highly recommend this course .

Incredibly beautiful course in the Wicklow mountains and some really nice holes to stand and look at the view.

However, the reviews about the greens being in terrible shape were right. If you want to play be prepared for very slow greens with long grass. I’m a beginner golfer so didn’t mind that much but compared to other courses I have played the quality was extremely bad. But that is the only thing bad about the course. Everything else is top notch!

Travelled from a substantial distance away with a friend after having booked the tee time 5 days in advance. Tee time was for the middle of the day, and the golf club had definitely known that they would be closed that morning.

Arrived after a 1 hour journey to be met by an unprofessional individual at the clubhouse who just told us we couldn’t play and that they were closed. No notice given prior to arrival that it was closed, and poor manners shown when dealing with the matter face to face. I would expect the same to be reflected around all other aspects of the golf club. Disappointing.

Most enjoyable afternoon, difficult and interesting course

It’s a nice course. Not very challenging apart from a few difficult holes. Plenty of holes to make scores on but very enjoyable for 15 handicappers and higher. Greens were very slow but it’s been tough conditions lately so probably aren’t a true reflection. Good value at 30quid a round. Would play again