Royal Portrush - Go Golfing in Ireland

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June 7, 2009

irlandia Royal Portrush is laid out in a marvellous stretch of natural golfing country in Northern Ireland and is a must play course if you are planning an Ireland golf vacation. Through the sand hills the course threads its way, with the sweeping contours of dunes lending infinite variety and diversity to the game.

Irish golf courses are plentiful; however The Royal Portrush Golf Club is on everyone’s list of top golf courses in Ireland and is rightly included in lists of the world’s top golf courses. As Ryder Cup star Darren Clarke recently said “Royal Portrush is now rated to be in the top 12 golf courses in the world and should, indeed, be number one”. Royal Portrush is famous not only for its magnificent links but also for the fact that it is the only course in Ireland to host The Open in 1951. Max Faulkner was the winner that week with only two rounds under 70 recorded by the entire field.

The course had been newly recreated by Harry Colt in 1932 on the site of the previous 18-hole circuit, which had been laid out in 1888 by Old Tom Morris. Royal Portrush has it all, a spectacular setting and a superb layout that uses every twist and turn, hummock and hollow of this magnificent links land. As one of Ireland’s premier courses it is always in supreme condition.

Royal Portrush Golf Club is also home to less well known Valley Course but, for the experience golfer and lover of the game, the Dunluce Championship Links is the place that will still year heart. Royal Portrush Golf Club is on everyone’s list of top golf courses in Ireland and is often included in lists of the top golf courses in the world.

Course Facts

Architect: Harry Colt

Course Length: 6867 yards

No of Holes: 18

Club Pro: Gary McNeill

Practice Facilities: Driving Range, Pitching Green Putting Green

Hire Services: Taylor Made Rental Clubs, Electric Trolleys, Pull Trolleys, Caddies

Green Fees: £125 - Mon - Fri

£140 - Sat/Sun & Bank Holidays

Visitors Times

Monday: No Visitors in morning. Visitors may play after 2.00pm

Tuesday: Between 9.40am & 11.50am & after 2.00pm

Wednesday: Between 9.40am & 11.50am No Visitors in afternoon.

Thursday: Between 9.40am & 11.50am & after 2.00pm

Friday: Between 9.40am & 11.50am No Visitors in afternoon.

Saturday: Members’ Competition Day. Visitors may play after 3.00pm

Sunday: Between 10.30am & 11.50am & after 2.00pm

Northern Ireland’s premier holiday resort, Portrush has everything you need for a short break away. Northern Ireland is a land of green mountains and deep forests, rivers, windswept moors and white Atlantic sands. When you’re not golfing, the scenic beauty and the variety of the landscape make Northern Ireland a great place to explore whilst on your Ireland golf trip.

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