DESTINATIONGOLF . TRAVEL ULSTER
Castlerock
A links of endless intrigue , variety and pace , Castlerock Golf Club offers a different links experience to its renowned neighbours , Royal Portrush and Portstewart . Never mind the railway line and the brook , Castlerock ’ s dunes constantly change shape , ensuring you never quite settle into a rhythm . There are flat holes and bumpy holes , doglegs and blind shots . There are plateau greens , hidden greens and sweet bunkering … it ’ s a heady mix that challenges all the way around and entertains all day long .
You can swing freely here , despite the deep rough , so watch your ball race over the bumpy , curvaceous fairways … and watch carefully . These fairways have a life of their own . The stretch of holes from 7 to 10 sets the course alight , with the 8th hole an absolute doubleblind terror . Castlerock has just received a significant upgrade by Martin Hawtree , which has enhanced its quality . The 9-hole Bann course is also highly regarded .
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Favourite Hole
The par four 10th doglegs over a shoulder which drops down from the right . The hole then sweeps left and down , showing off the green in all its glory . Bump-and-run heaven .
Editor ’ s Tip
Be very , very smart around the greens . The variety of holes means you need to think carefully about what tee shot to play .
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