The wild and dramatic Donegal coastline stretches round to the massive Giant's
Causeway built legend has it, by a giant to reach his lady love in Scotland. The
North is a land of uncrowded beaches, hidden glens and rolling hills.
Ballyliffin
Old Course
Founded in 1947, this is Ireland's most northerly course. Faldo described
it as the most natural golf course he had ever played; "an undiscovered masterpiece"
- the Royal Dornoch of Ireland.
Ballyliffin
Old Course is a 6,612 yards, Par
71
Glashedy
Links, Ballyliffin
Named after the rock that sits just off the coast, Glashedy was opened in 1995
and some say, is destined to become one of Ireland's greatest. A different challenge
from the Old but nonetheless thrilling, built on the same vast duneland, surrounded
by rolling hills and bordered by the Atlantic.
Glashedy
Links, Ballyliffin is a 6,466 yards, Par
72
Murvagh
Golf Club, Co. Donegal
A mighty challenge and a majestic links - this is the longest course in Ireland,
The 12th and 16th have been described as 'a reasonable train journey' from the
back tees!
Murvagh,
Co. Donegal is a 6,827 yards, Par
73
Royal
Portrush Golf Club
Steeped in history and an Open venue, it's on everyone's short list of top Irish
courses. It is a great test of shot-making skills and nerve. Its most celebrated
holes are the 5th with its green practically falling into the sea and the 14th
with its famous ravine.
Royal
Portrush is a 6,794 yards, Par
72
Castlerock
Golf Club
Not
as famous as its Causeway Coast neighbours but not to be missed - a beautiful
links course that is perhaps a more hidden treasure. Beautifully situated with
great views down the coast, the 9th is one of the finest par threes you'll find
anywhere!
Castlerock
is a 6,499 yards, Par 73
Portstewart
Golf Club
Often said to have the best opening hole in Ireland, Portstewart has opened 7
new holes in the huge sandhills behind the 1st making it such a challenge that
it now vies with Royal County Down as the finest course in Northern Ireland.
Strand
Course - 6,779 yards, Par 72
Royal
County Down Golf Club
The
signature course of Northern Ireland. Laid out in 1889 by the legendary links
course architect, Tom Morris.
