Brittas Bay Club charts a new course

Feb 08, 2026 | 3:46 PM

Guest: Nicky Conlan, managing director, Brittas Bay Club.

Description: Conlan, along with his father, purchased the well-known European Club in County Wicklow from Pat Ruddy, and is in the process of transforming the Irish club, which includes the renaming to Brittas Bay Club. Conlan shares his thoughts and plans for the Kyle Phillips refurbishment that will debut in May 2027.

Talking Points
▪️ The Conlan family's new venture.
▪️ The property’s first owner and architect, Pat Ruddy.
▪️ The course being a practice haven for pro players the week prior to the Open Championship.
▪️ The hiring of golf architect Kyle Phillips to do the refurbishment.
▪️ Why the Conlan family pivoted to golf from the motor industry.
▪️ The significance of the name, Brittas Bay.

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Cover photo: Brittas Bay.