Castlerock is a fabulous links course set among rolling sand dunes. The course is wonderfully situated on the banks of the river Bann, with eye-catching views of Donegal and, on a clear day, towards Scotland and the Island of Islay. An ideal retreat in which to play golf.
The Championship Mussenden Course is best-known for the fourth hole, called the Leg o‘ Mutton, a 200 yard par-3 with a railway line to the right, a stream to the left, and a raised green. Good luck!
Castlerock Golf Club is situated in the seaside village of Castlerock, which lies approximately 5 miles due West of the town of Coleraine on the North Coast of Northern Ireland.
Royal Portrush Golf Club is situated on the beautiful North Antrim Causeway coast, overlooked by the ruins of 13th century Dunluce Castle, which gives its name to the club’s famous course.
Thick rough and tricky greens combine with the Atlantic breeze to make this a true test of a golfer’s skill. Signature hole is the 411-yard par four 5th which doglegs from an elevated tee towards the ocean.
Voted number 12 in the world by Golf Magazine, it is the only club in Ireland to have staged the Open and has held the Seniors British Open on several occasions. Famous members at the club include Padraig Harrington, Darren Clarke and Graeme McDowell.
The town of Portrush, County Antrim, is situated 60 miles north-west of Belfast and can be reached within one hours drive from Belfast International Airport and just ninety minutes from the ferry ports of Belfast and Larne.
regarded as the championship links, but the slightly shorter Valley Course, or “Wee Course” as it is affectionately known, also represents a serious test of links golf.
The Portrush Valley Course lies between the East Strand and the Dunluce Course. The holes here are almost all laid out through sand dunes, with very small greens, pot bunkers and tight driving holes. The key to playing this course is to take it a little more seriously than its “Wee Course” nickname might suggest.
The Strand course at Portstewart opened in 1992, presenting a true test of golf set amid towering sand dunes with memorable views of the Donegal hills, rolling Atlantic and the tranquil estuary of the River Bann.
The Old Course at Portstewart is a par-64 and also worth a game.
