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Map showing Inishowen Peninsula The North West Region will thrill lovers of traditional links courses to the cockles of their heart. The magnificent links courses along the Atlantic seaboard exploit spectacular coastal scenery and beaches to the full and provide some of the most challenging and exhilarating golf in the world.
The golfer will marvel at the spontaneous warmth of the welcome at each of the clubs and in the towns, villages, pubs and restaurants along the North West Coast. You will experience a culture which is enchanting and unique with people who know how to enjoy themselves and who will ensure you have the time of your life.

Doorstep Golf

The following courses are within 45 minutes driving distance of Ballyliffen:

Ballyliffen Golf Club

T: +353 (0) 77 76119
Ballyliffin has a full 36 holes to savour – two outstanding and contrasting links courses: the classic Old Links and the magnificent new Glashedy Links. Nick Faldo, a previous Irish and British Open Champion, immediately fell under the spell, but then he hadn’t encountered anything quite like Ballyliffin before.
1 mls

Greencastle Golf Club

T : +353 (0) 77 810 13
Nestling in the idyllic surroundings of the Inishowen Peninsula and near the entrance to Lough Foyle Greencastle is renowned for its hospitality and tranquillity. The Greencastle Golf Club is bordered on one side by the waters of Lough Foyle, with panoramic views across the mountains of Derry, while on the other, equally spectacular views up into the hills of Co. Donegal.
20mls

Foyle Golf Club

T: +44 (0) 28 71 35 2222
With panoramic views and gentle ambiance, Foyle International qualifies is a must to any visitor to Northern Ireland.
25mls

City of Derry Golf Club

T : +44 (0) 28 71 311610
City of Derry Golf Club has played host to many world class professional and amateur golfers. Walter Hagen, four times winner of the Open, five times winner of the PGA and winner of the 1919 American Open played the course in 1937
25mls

Further afield…

The following are slightly further afield, but a must if you’re staying in Co Donegal !

Letterkenny Golf Club

T: +353 (0)74 21150
A parkland course on the edge of Lough Swilly, built in 1968.
35mls

Rossapenna Golf Links

T: +353 (0) 74 55301
Originally designed by four-time Open winner Old Tom Morris in 1893, the course was tweaked to perfection by the renowned James Braid and Harry Vardon. It is a classic old style links with detailed bunkering and delightful greens
55mls

Donegal Golf Club (Murvagh)

T : +353 (0)73 34054
The course is screened from the outside world by a forest of evergreens with the Bluestack Mountains forming an imposing backdrop. Nick Faldo played here in preparation for his third victory in the Irish Open. It is one of the longest links in Ireland and Britain and is always featured in any published ratings.
66mls

Day Trips…

These famous fairways are well within reach for a days outing The following courses are easily accessible if you use the ferry located at Greencastle Harbour.

Royal Portrush

T: +44 (0) 28 70 822311
Royal Portrush was the venue for the first professional tournament in Ireland in 1895 and in the same year the first Ladies Championships were held. Fred Day, the only Irishman ever to win ‘The Open’ in 1947 at Hoylake, was a Royal Portrush member. July 1951 saw the first Open Championship ever held in Ireland, played at Royal Portrush on the course redesigned by Mr H S Colt in 1947.

Castlerock Golf Club

View of Donegal from the golden sands of Benone

T: +44 (0) 28 70 38 48314
This is yet another great links course on the Causeway Coast. Apart from the main course, it has a separate 9-hole course. The most famous and probably, the best hole is the fourth par-3 'Leg of Mutton', so named because of its shape. It is the kind of hole where the challenge is exciting, but the relief is great when it is behind you.

Portstewart Golf Club

T: +44 (0) 028 70832015
45 holes over 3 courses !

The Strand Course, opened in 1992, is the jewel in Portstewart's crown. It presents a true test of golf set in classic links country amid towering sand dunes with views at every turn of the blue Donegal hills, the rolling Atlantic and the tranquil estuary of the River Bann.

The Riverside Course

Something a little less challenging for all the family with its 9 holes stretching from the clubhouse down to the River Bann. It is based on the old back nine of the pre-1992 course and is of a more inland character than the Strand.

The Old Course

Situated at the eastern end of Portstewart, begins and ends at the site of the original course, where golf was first played in Portstewart as far back as 1889. Its 18 holes set out along the rocky store before climbing inland to give breathtaking panoramic views of the coastline.


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Golfing North West Golf The North West Region will thrill lovers of traditional links courses to the cockles of their heart. The magnificent links courses along the Atlantic seaboard exploit spectacular coastal scenery and beaches to the full and provide some of the most challenging and exhilarating golf in the world. The golfer will marvel at the spontaneous warmth of the welcome at each of the clubs and in the towns, villages, pubs and restaurants along the North West Coast. You will experience a culture which is enchanting and unique with people who know how to enjoy themselves and who will ensure you have the time of your life. Doorstep Golf The following courses are within 45 minutes driving distance of Ballyliffen: Ballyliffen Golf Club T: +353 (0) 77 76119 Ballyliffin has a full 36 holes to savour – two outstanding and contrasting links courses: the classic Old Links and the magnificent new Glashedy Links. Nick Faldo, a previous Irish and British Open Champion, immediately fell under the spell, but then he hadn’t encountered anything quite like Ballyliffin before. 1 mls Greencastle Golf Club T : +353 (0) 77 810 13 Nestling in the idyllic surroundings of the Inishowen Peninsula and near the entrance to Lough Foyle Greencastle is renowned for its hospitality and tranquillity. The Greencastle Golf Club is bordered on one side by the waters of Lough Foyle, with panoramic views across the mountains of Derry, while on the other, equally spectacular views up into the hills of Co. Donegal. 20mls Foyle Golf Club T: +44 (0) 28 71 35 2222 With panoramic views and gentle ambiance, Foyle International qualifies is a must to any visitor to Northern Ireland. 25mls City of Derry Golf Club T : +44 (0) 28 71 311610 City of Derry Golf Club has played host to many world class professional and amateur golfers. Walter Hagen, four times winner of the Open, five times winner of the PGA and winner of the 1919 American Open played the course in 1937 25mls Further afield… The following are slightly further afield, but a must if you’re staying in Co Donegal ! Letterkenny Golf Club T: +353 (0)74 21150 A parkland course on the edge of Lough Swilly, built in 1968. 35mls Rossapenna Golf Links T: +353 (0) 74 55301 Originally designed by four-time Open winner Old Tom Morris in 1893, the course was tweaked to perfection by the renowned James Braid and Harry Vardon. It is a classic old style links with detailed bunkering and delightful greens 55mls Donegal Golf Club (Murvagh) T : +353 (0)73 34054 The course is screened from the outside world by a forest of evergreens with the Bluestack Mountains forming an imposing backdrop. Nick Faldo played here in preparation for his third victory in the Irish Open. It is one of the longest links in Ireland and Britain and is always featured in any published ratings. 66mls Day Trips… These famous fairways are well within reach for a days outing The following courses are easily accessible if you use the ferry located at Greencastle Harbour. Royal Portrush T: +44 (0) 28 70 822311 Royal Portrush was the venue for the first professional tournament in Ireland in 1895 and in the same year the first Ladies Championships were held. Fred Day, the only Irishman ever to win ‘The Open’ in 1947 at Hoylake, was a Royal Portrush member. July 1951 saw the first Open Championship ever held in Ireland, played at Royal Portrush on the course redesigned by Mr H S Colt in 1947. Castlerock Golf Club T: +44 (0) 28 70 38 48314 This is yet another great links course on the Causeway Coast. Apart from the main course, it has a separate 9-hole course. The most famous and probably, the best hole is the fourth par-3 'Leg of Mutton', so named because of its shape. It is the kind of hole where the challenge is exciting, but the relief is great when it is behind you. Portstewart Golf Club T: +44 (0) 028 70832015 45 holes over 3 courses ! The Strand Course, opened in 1992, is the jewel in Portstewart's crown. It presents a true test of golf set in classic links country amid towering sand dunes with views at every turn of the blue Donegal hills, the rolling Atlantic and the tranquil estuary of the River Bann. The Riverside Course Something a little less challenging for all the family with its 9 holes stretching from the clubhouse down to the River Bann. It is based on the old back nine of the pre-1992 course and is of a more inland character than the Strand. The Old Course Situated at the eastern end of Portstewart, begins and ends at the site of the original course, where golf was first played in Portstewart as far back as 1889. Its 18 holes set out along the rocky store before climbing inland to give breathtaking panoramic views of the coastline.
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