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Glen of the Downs Golf Club, County Wicklow. (1998 – 2017)
Founded in 1998 the 18-hole parkland course measured 6,443 yards from the back tees. The course was designed by Peter McEvoy to USGA specifications. Among its features was a five-tier double green which was shared by the 8th and 10th holes. In between, was a lovely par five – the 9th, which measured 500 yards from the back tee.
With its natural slopes and valleys combined with McEvoy’s trademark undulating greens and some 90 bunkers. There were magnificent panoramic views of the Wicklow Mountains and the Irish Sea, McEvoy claimed, ‘the views made this site a designer’s dream.’
The golf club went into liquidation in 2017. The following message was posted by club members – “We have been informed by the Directors of Glen of the Down plc that with immediate effect the company is going into liquidation. As from this evening, 16 January, there will be no access to the Club until further notice.”
Report on the opening of the course in May 1998.
Bray People Thursday 21 May 1998. Image © Independent News and Media PLC. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Captain's drive-in March 1999.
Bray People Thursday 1 April 1999. Image © Independent News and Media PLC. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Opening of the new clubhouse in 2001.
Bray People Thursday 4 October 2001. Image © Independent News and Media PLC. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Entry from the 2004 Golf Guide; Glen of the Downs, Coolnaskeagh, Delgany, County Wicklow; Founded 1998; 18-holes, 6,443 yards, SSS, 71, designed by Peter McEvoy; Green fees summer - weekday, 65 euros; weekend - 80 euros; winter – weekday, 50 euros; weekend 65 euros.
Entry from the 2009 Golfer's Handbook; Membership, 650; 18-holes, 5,891 yards, Par 71; Secretary Derek Murphy; Visitors - Summer,65 euros (80 euros), Winter, 65 euros (50 euros).
Course scorecard below.
