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If you draw a line from Galway in the west to Dundalk on the Northeast coast then above this line lies some of the finest course in the British Isles.
With Royal County Down and Royal Portrush golf clubs in Ulster across to courses such as Ballyliffin, Westport and County Sligo on the Atlantic washed West Coast we feature a range of clubs to suit all requirements.
Access and availability at both Royal County Down and Royal Portrush is very much sought after, so early booking is strongly advised. Also we would recommend that your golf itinerary be established before making accommodation bookings.
If you would like help with accommodation we shall be pleased to assist.
Courses
Ballyliffin / Carne (Belmullet) / Connemara / County Sligo / Donegal (Murvagh) / Enniscrone / Galway Bay / Portstewart / Rosapenna / Royal County Down / Royal Portrush / Westport
1 Portstewart Golf
Club
This championship links course was founded in 1894 and provides a great foil for
the nearby Royal Portrush GC. Access to this private club is quite restricted
on Saturdays, after 3pm only and Sunday play is also limited. Well worth playing.
Located: Western boundary of Portstewart, north of Coleraine.
Length: 6784 yards SSS 73
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
2 Royal Portrush
Golf Club
Royal Portrush is undoubtedly one of the very finest championship links in the
whole of the British Isles and hosted The Open Championship that was won by Max
Faulkner. A must for any golfer playing the 'grand tour' of Ireland, combine it
with nearby Portstewart GC and do a stopover. Restricted access at this very sought
after private members' club.
Located: Portrush, north of Coleraine & Portstewart
Length: Dunluce 6772 yards SSS 73; Valley 6273 yards SSS 70
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
3 Royal County
Down Golf Club
A true championship links course much revered by all that play it. This private
members' club is very popular so early booking is a must. Definitely worth the
journey!
Located: Newcastle, 30 miles south of Belfast on Irish Sea coast.
Length: 7037 yards SSS 74
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
4 Galway Bay
Golf & Country Club
Designed by Christie O'Connor JR. Galway Bay offers a stiff parkland challenge
in a spectacular ocean-side setting.
Located: 10 miles east of Galway City on N18.
Length: 6350 metres SSS 73
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
5 Connemara Golf Club
The par of 72 is rarely achieved on this challenging Atlantic links course, especially
as the final 6 holes provide a very testing finish.
Located: 8 miles Southwest of Clifden on the western fringe of the Connemara
National Park.
Length: 6560 metres SSS 72
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
6 Westport Golf Club
On the shores of Clew Bay, Westport GC is an outstanding example of Hawtree design.
A links course under the shadow of the imposing Croagh Patrick.
Located: 2 miles west of Westport
Length: 6653 yards SSS 72
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
7 Carne Links
(Belmullet)
Designed through imposing sand dunes this little gem of a course features many
plateau greens and elevated tees. Deceptive doglegs and luring bunkers will catch
out the player too keen on viewing the Atlantic scenery.
Located: 2 miles west of Belmullet, 20 miles west of Ballina.
Length: 6119 meters SSS 72
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
8 Enniscrone Golf Club
Another of Ireland's great Atlantic links courses, founded in 1931 Enniscrone
offers an interesting challenge requiring every club in the bag.
Located: 8 miles north of Ballina
Length: 6620 yards SSS 72
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
9 County Sligo Golf
Club
"A tremendous test for the accomplished golfer and great fun for the modest player"
is how Peter Alliss described County Sligo GC. This championship links has hosted
most of Ireland's major championships during its long history.
Located: 5 miles Northwest of Sligo
Length: 6037 metres SSS 72
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
10 Donegal Golf
Club (Murvagh)
"Hauntingly beautiful and an excellent test of golf" is how golf journalist Peter
Dobereiner described this excellent links course. Set amongst sand dunes in 2
loops of nine and freshened by an ever present Atlantic air.
Located: 7 miles south of Donegal on N15.
Length: 7271 yards SSS 73
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
11 Rosapenna Hotel
& Golf Links
One of the great natural golf links in Ireland with an on-site hotel that doubles
as the clubhouse
Located: 20 miles north of Letterkenny
Length: 6254 yards SSS 71
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
12 Ballyliffin Golf
Club
Located at 12 o'clock on the island of Ireland sits these 36 wonderful holes of
links golf. The Old course is complemented by the new Galshedy Links, which wends
its way through some incredible dunes. Add this one to your itinerary if playing
at Portstewart or Royal Portrush across the other side of Lough Foyle.
Located: 8 miles north of Buncrana, 15 miles north of Londonderry/Derry
Length: Old 6611 yards SSS 72; Galshedy 6837 yards SSS 73
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
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