Favourite Hole : The par four 2nd is one of the best holes in the country . A high tee looks down over the entire dogleg which wraps around the beach and a river .
What ' s in the Bag ? There are subtleties to fairways which require sensible tee shots and playing in to greens is all about finesse . Portsalon
Despite being one of the founding members of the GUI , Portsalon still embraces the mantle of hidden gem . Perhaps that is a result of its north Donegal location but , for those prepared to make the journey , they will discover a natural links of beauty and quality , rippling through a captivating setting of mountains , beach and sea . Not only does the acclaimed Ballymastocker Strand press right up to the dunes through which Portsalon rumbles , but it comes in to play on the 2nd hole . You ’ ll also have to cross a river … twice . There are many more classic links holes here , streaking alongside the beach and over strong , swinging dunes . The back nine may slip inland but , if anything , fairways and holes become more shapely and show off more of the views . Portsalon is also being sharpened up under the eye of Paul McGinley . There is one final special flourish to note … the superb and natural greens , two of which are doubles .
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