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Vartry Lakes Golf Club, Roundwood, Co. Wicklow. (1997 – 2006) 

Nine-hole parkland course opened in 1997. Course laid out on the shores of the lake just outside Roundwood village, laying claim to be the highest village in Ireland. Situated amid stunning scenery with a friendly welcome to visitors to the course and clubhouse.

Captain in 1997, Jack Byrne; President, Seamus Healy.

In August 1997 Vartry Lakes Golf Club beat Djouce Mountain by three matches to two in the annual Jack McKenna competition.

Competition results from July 2003.

Wicklow People Thursday 10 July 2003. Image © Independent News and Media PLC. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.

Vartry Lakes Golfers in 2004.

Bray People Thursday 19 February 2004. Image © Independent News and Media PLC. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.

Secretary/Managers, Joe and Ann McDonald; President, Liam Kelly; Hon. secretary, Declan Tanham; Treasurer, David Howe; Membership, 200; Green fees, 22 Euros, 15 Euros with a member

Captains in 2005; Gents, Eddie Kelly; Ladies, Eta Lynham. 

Owner Joe McDonald said in December 2005: "I just can't keep on going. It's not financially viable any longer. The place will shut when I run out of money and that will be very soon. No one wants to play nine-hole courses any more. The big clubs are offering too many good deals on green fees, and also I can't get enough new members. I couldn't afford to extend to 18 holes and green fee income has been diabolical over the last few years.”

The Vartry Lakes Golf Club was listed in the 2006 Golfer’s Handbook.

Course scorecard.