the best golf courses in north west ireland

The best golf courses in North West Ireland

Our ranking of the best golf courses in North West Ireland.

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Golf in North West Ireland

Here are some of the best golf courses in the North West Ireland so you can start planning your next golf trip.

The North West region of Ireland is home to some of the most iconic and exciting golf courses in the country. From the historic Ballyliffin Golf Club to the spectacular Donegal Golf Club, the golf courses in this region offer breathtaking views of the Atlantic, sand dunes and a truly unique experience. In addition, the region also boasts world-class golf courses such as Portsalon Golf Club and Rosapenna Golf Resort.

Whether you’re looking for an exciting challenge or simply enjoying a beautiful view, the North West Ireland is a must-visit golf destination.

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COUNTY SLIGO
GOLF CLUB
COLT COURSE

County Sligo Golf Club Colt Course, located on the northwest coast of Ireland, is one of the most impressive and challenging golf courses in the region. The 18-hole course, designed by Harry Colt in 1927, features undulating fairways and well-protected greens, surrounded by stunning coastal scenery and rolling hills in the background. The course is located on elevated terrain, so wind is always a factor that adds to the difficulty of the game. In addition, the greens are known for their speed and strategically placed traps, forcing golfers to think carefully about each shot.

BALLYLIFFIN
GOLF CLUB
OLD COURSE

Ballyliffin Golf Club Old Course is a stunning golf course located on the Donegal coast. With magnificent sea views and a wide variety of holes, this course offers an exciting challenge for players of all levels. Designed by Pat Ruddy, the Old Course has hosted several major golf championships.

ENNISCRONE
GOLF CLUB

Enniscrone Golf Club, located in the county of Sligo, is a links golf course that offers a unique experience in a stunning setting. Its design with challenging and picturesque holes, built between sand dunes and arable land, which gives it its unique character. As you play you enjoy spectacular views of Killala Bay and Nephin Mountain.

PORTSALON
GOLF CLUB

Portsalon Golf Club is an 18-hole golf course located in County Donegal, Ireland. Designed by renowned golf course architect, Pat Ruddy, the course offers stunning sea views and challenging holes in a spectacular natural landscape. The course is known for its well-manicured fairways and fast, challenging greens.

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DONEGAL
GOLF CLUB

Donegal Golf Club, also known as “Murvagh”, is an 18-hole championship golf course located on the Atlantic coast of Ireland. Designed by Eddie Hackett, the course is characterized by wide, undulating fairways, with a combination of open and narrow holes that demand precision and strategy.

CARNE
GOLF LINKS

Carne Golf Links, located in Belmullet, County Mayo, is one of Ireland’s most spectacular golf courses. Designed by Eddie Hackett in 1992, the 18-hole course features narrow fairways, elevated sand dunes and natural grass greens. With panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean on almost every hole.

STRANDHILL
GOLF CLUB

Strandhill Golf Club is a stunning 18-hole golf course located on the beautiful west coast of Ireland, in County Sligo. Designed by Harry Colt, the course offers a mix of challenging links holes and panoramic views of the Atlantic coastline. The fast greens and narrow fairways challenge golfers of all skill levels.

BALLYLIFFIN
GOLF CLUB
CASHEN COURSE

Ballyliffin Golf Club Cashen Course is one of two championship golf courses at Ballyliffin Golf Club, located on the Inishowen Peninsula in North Donegal, Ireland. This stunning golf course, designed by Pat Ruddy, offers a unique golfing experience with spectacular panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and surrounding mountains.

ROSAPENNA OLD TOM
MORRIS COURSE

Rosapenna Old Tom Morris Course is located in County Donegal, Ireland. This 18-hole golf course was designed in 1891 and has recently been restored to its original splendor. It is located in an area of outstanding natural beauty, close to Glenveagh National Park and the Atlantic coast.

CASTLE DARGAN
GOLF CLUB

Castle Dargan Golf Club is an 18-hole golf course located on the historic Castle Dargan Estate in County Sligo, Ireland. Designed by Darren Clarke, this golf course is an exciting challenge for players of all levels, with its undulating fairways, strategically placed bunkers and fast greens.

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Frequently asked questions about golf courses in North West Ireland

Within the boundaries of the North West region of Ireland you will find over 43 courses, including links, parklands, historic clubs and championship courses.

It’s hard to choose the “best” golf course in North West Ireland, as there are so many amazing golf courses and each has its own unique beauty and challenges. If we had to pick one, it would be County Sligo Golf Club Colt Course.