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Reviews | Brittas Bay Club (formerly European Club) | Top 100 Golf Courses

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Dec. 26, 2025

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Alex Jamieson

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Did not exceed expectations.

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Heading to play the European Club, I had pretty good expectations of the place. I try to avoid doing extensive research about courses before playing them, but gained more intrigue about the European Club given some of the mystique surrounding it. New owners meant big changes are due to come and I go...

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Firm & fast

Best holes: 12, 8, 3

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Jul. 23, 2025

5

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JeffArenson

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Ruddy's best course in Ireland?

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Pat Ruddy has many a quality course in Ireland but this might be my favorite one. I say his best as I enjoyed it the most and I think that this was the result of him being able to spend years refining it (like Ross at #2).If you are a golfer who loves a challenge, this will be for you. Many people h...

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Jul. 12, 2025

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Thomas Buckley

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European Club was a let down.

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Upon arrival we we're told come back in 2 years once the place has been redone. Not a great start.There was piles of dirt around the putting green, fairways and rough we're in very average condition. Visually wasn't appealing at all. The front 9 seemed very dull, the only highlight being the 3rd hol...

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Jun. 28, 2025

5.5

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Javier Pintos

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A very long awaited one, especially after a group of Friends who I sent there 10yrs ago jumped on me because it was “too difficult”.

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And these guys were all in their 40s and below 5hcp all of them. It was never close to happen until last week, just the very first day the new ownership took posession after Mr Ruddy felt it was time to call it out and give it a new launch. Not sure what changes will come, even if I met new owner Ni...

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Jun. 28, 2025

5.5

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Javier Pintos

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A very long awaited one, especially after a group of Friends who I sent there 10yrs ago jumped on me because it was “too difficult”.

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And these guys were all in their 40s and below 5hcp all of them. It was never close to happen until last week, just the very first day the new ownership took posession after Mr Ruddy felt it was time to call it out and give it a new launch. Not sure what changes will come, even if I met new owner Ni...

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Apr. 15, 2025

5

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jaydubs

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A true test.

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This is a great golf course just don't expect to shoot your best round of you life. But it is fair and not a bad hole on this course. And I also like it because it is simple. Small clubhouse and no carts. (when I played a while back). A must if you are in the area and hope to get back again some day...

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Mar. 2, 2025

4.5

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JAMES SHIN

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The European Club, located in County Wicklow, Ireland, is a renowned links golf course designed and owned by golf writer and course architect Pat Ruddy.

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Established in 1992, it has gained acclaim for its challenging layout and stunning coastal scenery.Course Design and FeaturesThe European Club is a traditional links-style course that maximizes the natural terrain. Set along the coastline, it offers players breathtaking sea views and a demanding go...

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Feb. 28, 2025

5

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Callahan laforty

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European Club, what a treat on a bluebird day.

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Overall ThoughtsBefore I go into the course and the playing experience I had, I must first mention my encounter with Pat Ruddy upon arrival. What a great golf mind and host. He took the time to introduce himself, give a brief history and even help us out with strategy on a couple different holes we ...

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Sep. 19, 2023

5.5

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Dave Coey

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I played this course on a gorgeous 78 degree day in late July, 2021.

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There was filtered sunlight and a sea breeze that rarely affected the ball’s flight. Course conditions were excellent if a tad dry, despite a rigorous watering program to offset the recent heatwave.It’s a rustic and sometimes imposing looking links. Those rail tie bunker walls are visually stunning ...

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Oct. 20, 2022

5

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Ron Stelten

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My wife and I played The European Club on a beautiful October morning marking the end of our Ireland trip.

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I played twelve rounds of golf on ten links courses over the course of sixteen days. My wife played almost as many as me.Rather than repeat the many positives expressed by others, or question the negatives stated by some, I will share the point of view of my wife. This course was her favorite of the...

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