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
double-blind terror. Castlerock is receiving a significant upgrade
by Martin Hawtree, which will only enhance its quality.
The 9-hole Bann course is also highly regarded.
www.castlerockgc.co.uk
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