Club History

The Fairways of the Sea

Established in 1905, Rosslare Golf Links sits on a narrow stretch of burrow land between the Irish Sea and Wexford Harbour, a landscape shaped as much by wind and tide as by design.

Rosslare Golf Links

A proud members club

From its earliest days, the club has balanced ambition with resilience. Bankruptcy, lease negotiations and coastal erosion all threatened its future in the early years, yet a determined local membership secured its survival and re-established Rosslare as a members’ club in 1908, a status it proudly holds today.

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One of Ireland’s finest links

The extension to 18 holes in 1926, designed by the renowned firm Hawtree & Taylor, cemented Rosslare’s reputation as one of Ireland’s finest links. Through championship hosting, national victories and the addition of the Burrow Links in 1992, the club has evolved while remaining true to its natural setting.

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More than a century on, Rosslare remains what it has always been — authentic links golf, shaped by nature, sustained by community.

“These truly are — The
Fairways of the Sea.”

TOM WILLIAMS

CLUB HISTORY

Timeline of Key Moments

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    1905

    Rosslare Golf Club established

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    1906–1908

    Bankruptcy and land sale; club re-formed as a members’ club

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    1926

    18-hole course opens, designed by Hawtree & Taylor

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    1928

    Official opening of the new links

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    1934

    Hosts the Irish Close Championship

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    1969

    First club-run professional Pro-Am in Ireland

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    1970s–80s

    Major clubhouse upgrades & coastal protection works

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    1992

    Burrow Links opens, designed by Christy O’Connor Jnr

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    2000

    Burrow extended to 12 holes

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    2005

    Centenary celebrations

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    2006–2014

    Multiple All-Ireland and Leinster championship victories

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    Today

    Ranked among Ireland’s Top 100 courses

Reviews

What Golfers Say

From course condition to hospitality, Rosslare Golf Links is consistently praised by
members, visitors and societies from Ireland and abroad.

  • Played Rosslare Golf Links on Mon 9th Sept 2024 and absolutely loved it. Beautiful links course in superb condition, greens were excellent and their is some stunning holes also, spectacular views also on the 16th tee box of the ocean and Rosslare beach. I was lucky also with the weather as it was absolutely beautiful warm and sunny for my entire round which made my drive down from Swords in North County Dublin all the more worthwhile too.

    bcun1969

    September 2024

  • A hidden gem! Wonderful staff, beautiful and very challenging course. Stunning views of the Celtic Sea. Can’t beat this course for the price. The food in the club house was amazing as well, especially the seafood chowder. Well worth the drive from Dublin or Cork!!

    Ryan Keel

    July 2025

  • Absolute must visit..superb course in top condition..staff and members are very friendly and helpful..food and service is excellent ..one of the nicest courses Ive played in Ireland .. you wont be dissapointed if you try it out.

    Liam Power

    June 2025

  • The course was beautiful and the head pro in the pro shop could not have been more courteous and kind to my wife and me. He was exceptionally nice and made the visit from the states well worth it!

    Thomas Donohue

    January 2026

  • We visited the la vista restaurant in the golf club and the food and staff are amazing, it’s a beautiful place to have some food with a lovely warm feeling about the place , the manager Tina is extremely friendly and very knowledgeable at her job

    Robert O’Connor

    June 2025

  • Food in the bar is excellent and great value. Derek was the most attentive barman and was brilliant with the kids. When we walked in he knew our name and gave us a warm welcome. 5 stars.

    David Nugent

    June 2024

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