Greenore Golf Club 54th Open Week

Greenore Golf Club holds its Open Week every summer, and in 2026 it is the 54th running of the competition - a sign of just how embedded this event is in the club’s calendar. If you have ever wanted to play a proper seaside course on the Cooley Peninsula without the formality of a members-only booking, this is the straightforward way in. The format is simple: pay a green fee, enter a competition, and play. Casual golfers and regular competition players both turn up, and the atmosphere tends to be relaxed rather than pressured.

What to expect

Ten days of open competitions run from Friday 10 July through Sunday 19 July 2026, with tee times available from 08:00. The course itself dates to 1896 and is one of the older layouts in Louth - a mix of links-style greens and parkland holes that makes for an interesting variety rather than a one-note round. Slieve Foy rises to the south and the Mourne Mountains sit across Carlingford Lough to the north-east; the views from several holes are genuinely memorable. The par-3 sixth, played from an elevated tee, is often singled out by visitors as a standout. Competition formats across the week typically include singles stableford, team events, and mixed categories - check the full schedule on the club website closer to the date, as the programme is confirmed nearer the time.

Entry is on a per-round green fee basis, so you can play one day or come back several times across the fortnight. The clubhouse has a bar and restaurant, and the staff have a reputation for being welcoming to visiting players.

Getting there

Greenore sits at the tip of the Cooley Peninsula, about 20 km south-east of Dundalk via the R173 coastal road. Driving is the practical option - there is no regular bus service along this stretch of the peninsula. From Dublin, take the M1 to Dundalk and follow signs for Carlingford and Greenore; the journey is roughly 100 km and takes about an hour and a quarter. Parking at the golf club is on-site and free.

While you’re in Greenore

The village itself is small and quiet, sitting at the mouth of Carlingford Lough with the harbour visible from the main road. Carlingford town is only a few kilometres along the coast and worth a stop for food and a look at the medieval ruins. There is more to see in Greenore and across Co. Louth.

Good to know

• Dates: 10 - 19 July 2026
• Tee times from: 08:00 daily
• Price: Green fee per round (check current rates at greenoregolfclub.com)
• Booking: Tee times and competition entry via greenoregolfclub.com or call 042 9373212
• Organiser: Greenore Golf Club