What Is Ashbourne Golf Club?

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Ashbourne Golf Club is an 18-hole championship parkland golf course in Ashbourne, Ireland, designed by Declan Branigan Design together with Ryder Cup Vice-Captain Des Smyth and opened in 1994. It suits golfers looking for a parkland round with a clubhouse, bar and restaurant on site, and it is positioned as a visitor-friendly club as well as a members' club.

The Course

  • 18 holes, championship parkland layout, designed by Declan Branigan Design and Des Smyth.
  • Opened in 1994.
  • Front nine redesigned in 2019, which the club describes as enhancing the challenge for all golfers.
  • Sand-based greens, which the club presents as adding a further dimension to the golfing experience.
  • Course management matters on every hole, according to the club's own description — so the layout rewards thinking your way around rather than just hitting driver everywhere.

The club notes that visitors consistently comment on the condition and presentation of the course.

Clubhouse and Dining

The clubhouse retains the comfort and warmth of the original farmhouse. There is a bar and restaurant on site, and the club frames it as the place to finish your day with good food among friends. A 2025 Google review quoted on the site describes "a beautiful meal there," with staff handling tricky requests with ease, and praises the food and service.

Facilities and Services

Based on the site's navigation, the club offers:

  • Proshop
  • Bar & Restaurant
  • Online Shop
  • Golf hole flyovers
  • Scorecard
  • Practice facilities
  • Handicap tables (Blue Course, White Course, Gold/Ladies Course, White Course for women)
  • A members' hub with club news, events, gallery and a booking system

Visitors, Societies and Membership

The site has dedicated sections for visitors, visitor booking, societies, open event booking and membership, plus a juniors section. That structure indicates the club actively welcomes casual visitors, group outings and society days alongside its membership base.

Location

The club states it is only 8 minutes from the M50 off Junction 5, which makes it accessible for golfers coming from the Dublin motorway network.

What to Expect

A 2025 Google review featured on the site calls it "top notch. Premium golf course. Well maintained and a good price. Would highly recommend." The club also highlights the welcome and hospitality visitors receive from the moment they arrive.

If you are deciding whether to play or join, the practical next steps are to check the visitor booking and green fee details, review the scorecard and hole flyovers to judge the layout, and look at the membership section if you are considering joining rather than a one-off round.