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Portstewart
Donegal
Portstewart Golf Club( Co. Londonderry): Nestled on the stunning Causeway Coast of Northern Ireland, Portstewart Golf Links is celebrated for its classic links character and dramatic coastal scenery. The 27-hole facility, including the acclaimed Strand and Riverside courses, weaves through towering dunes and windswept fairways, offering panoramic views of the Atlantic and surrounding countryside. The Strand course, in particular, is renowned for its challenging bunkering, elevated greens, and strategic holes that test precision and imagination, while the Riverside course provides a slightly gentler, parkland-style complement. With its combination of natural beauty, historic charm, and challenging layouts, Portstewart has become a must-visit destination for golfers seeking an authentic Northern Ireland links experience.
Donegal Golf Club( Co. Donegal): Stretching across a remote peninsula in southwest Donegal, Donegal Golf Links is a sprawling links that captures both scale and solitude. Designed by Eddie Hackett and later refined by Pat Ruddy, the course unfolds over vast dunes and open terrain, with the Atlantic surf visible from many holes. At more than 7,400 yards from the championship tees, it’ s one of the longest links in Europe, demanding power off the tee yet rewarding the touch and creativity essential to seaside golf. Known locally as Murvagh, the course blends breathtaking scenery with a rugged, authentic test of the game, making it a highlight for those exploring Ireland’ s northwest coast.
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