The 6,739 yards, par 72 Charlesland Course was designed by Ireland's foremost golf architect, Eddie Hackett, who can claim such superb layouts as Waterville, Connemara, Murvagh and Enniscrone to an impessive list of credits.

As an established architect his enthusiasm for Charlesland was immediate, "I couldn't have asked for a better parkland site," he enthused.

"Apart from its gently rolling terrain, a delightful feature is offered by the lime kiln, situated to the left of the third green. Then there is the crucial, boundary security, offered to the east by the railway line."

Our proximity to the sea allows us to offer our visitors ready access to sailing and angling. We are also within easy reach of three equestrian centres and top-quality tennis facilities.

Then, for the more passive sporty types, there is the opportunity of watching first division rugby union matches at Dr.Hickey Park, the home of Greystones RFC where Irish internationals Nick Popplewell, John Murphy and Brian Rigny are first-team regulars.

County Wicklow is a haven for the tourist who likes nothing better than to observe rugged, natural beauty in all its splendour. In this regard, Powerscourt Gardens and the famous waterfall are not to be missed. Then there is the quiet delight of Mount Usher Gardens, again within a short driving distance from Charlesland.