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The €35m Irish golf club where Tiger Woods & Rory McIlroy played with ocean view

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A GOLF club where Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy played with a stunning ocean view is now on the market for a whopping €35million.

This fantastic spot, The European Club is located in Ardnairy in Brittas Bay, Co. Wicklow.

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The European Club is located in Brittas Bay, Co. WicklowCredit: PR Handout
And it's now on the Irish market for €35 million

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And it’s now on the Irish market for €35 millionCredit: PR Handout
Top class golfers like Rory Mcllroy and Tiger Woods have played here

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Top class golfers like Rory Mcllroy and Tiger Woods have played here

This exquisite 18-hole championship golf course extends over 193 acres of beautifully maintained grounds, featuring nearly a mile of sea frontage along the Irish Sea.

Originally designed by renowned golf course architect Pat Ruddy, the property exudes elegance and high-end specifications throughout.

The golf course enjoys a magical beach-front position on the Irish Sea, offering buyers stunning views and a truly unique playing experience in the grand sand dunes at Brittas Bay.

The listing reads: “The European Club is a rare treasure being one of about only 180 links amongst the world with 30,000 some golf courses and one of the greatest and most admired.”

The club’s location is also superb, in the southeast county of Wicklow often known as the ‘Garden of Ireland’.

Dublin City centre is just a 55-minute drive away on the N11 motorway and Dublin Airport is about a 1-hour 10-minute drive, offering easy access for international visitors and residents alike.

The European Club has been voted into various listings of the World’s Top-100 Golf Courses, with three holes ranked among the 500 Greatest Golf Holes in the World. 

What’s more, hole number seven is listed in the World’s Top-100 Holes. 

Many of the world’s most renowned players, including Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Johnny Miller, Shane Lowry, Gary Player, and Padraig Harrington, have all played here. 

Tiger Woods holds the links record with a 67, while Harrington and McIlroy have even won national championships on this course.

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A unique feature of The European Club is its founding by Pat Ruddy and his wife Bernardine in 1987. 

Pat Ruddy sought design perfection while presenting an entertaining spot for players and it’s believed to be the longest engagement of owner, designer, and lover of the links in the history of the game.

15 bed property

The fantastic spot even features a whopping 15 bed and 18 bath’s on the property.

The estate comes with three private homes, offering luxurious accommodations and privacy for the owners. 

These absolutely stunning residences were designed by Pat Ruddy with the same attention to detail and elegance as the golf course and clubhouse.

There is also a managing apartment suite, which offers stunning views overlooking the links, the dunes, and the vast Irish Sea where buyers can spot with passing ships. 

The clubhouse is a testament to luxury, with tonnes of modern amenities and a welcoming atmosphere for both members and guests alike.

This luxurious and comfortable setting is the perfect place for social gatherings and post-game relaxation.

Privately owned, the club maintains a small membership, which offers top class golf experiences for owners and members while allowing visiting patrons at a level suited to financial planning. 

This gives the buyer a choice of remaining private, going ultra-private, or maximising commercial golf traffic through world visitor play and an enlarged membership.

This fantastic spot is listed by Lisney Sotheby’s International Realty on Daft.ie.

Viewings can be made by contacting the agent.

Three residential homes are also located here

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Three residential homes are also located hereCredit: PR Handout
The property comes with 18 beds and 15 baths

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The property comes with 18 beds and 15 bathsCredit: PR Handout
It comes with stunning views overlooking the Irish Sea

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It comes with stunning views overlooking the Irish SeaCredit: PR Handout
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