Royal Portrush Golf Club
Portrush, Co. Antrim
Course Type: Links
Location: Portrush is on the north coast about an hour from Belfast City
Tel: +44 (0)28 7082 2311
Fax: +44 (0)28 7082 3139
Founded: 1888
Location: Portrush is on the north coast about an hour from Belfast City
Tel: +44 (0)28 7082 2311
Fax: +44 (0)28 7082 3139
Founded: 1888
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Royal Portrush Golf Club
Royal Portrush Golf Club was formed in 1888 and in terms of tradition, it is hard not to be impressed with the famous Co Antrim links. The fact is that most of the world's great players, men and women, have savoured the delights of this superb terrain for more than 100 years.The championship, Dunluce Course and neighbouring Valley Course overlooking the North Atlantic, were designed by the eminent English architect, Harry Colt, in 1947. Colt costed the work at £7,000 though he would prefer to spend £10,000. In the event, the club insisted it should cost no more than £3,200.
In Joe Carr's view, Portrush tested every aspect of a golfer's make-up, including the ability to accept unkind bounces. And Christy O'Connor described it as Ireland's finest second-shot links course.
Distance and driving times (traffic dependent):
Galgorm Castle Golf Club 51km (32m), 50 mins
Portstewart Golf Club 6km (4m), 10 mins
Castlerock Golf Club 11km ( 7m), 17 mins
Roe Park Golf Club 32km (20m), 34 mins
Ballyliffin Golf Club 100km (61m), 1hr 50 mins*
*Taking the Magilligan Point-Greencastle ferry reduces the drive time slightly and is an interesting diversion.
Other distances, times and route planning
| Professional: | Gary McNeill |
|---|---|
| Number of Holes: | 45 |
| Type: | Links |
| Course Name: | Dunluce / Valley |
| Designer: | Harry Colt / Harry Colt |
| Championship Length: | 6,845 yards / 6,304 yards |
| Greenfees: | Midweek £125 / £35; Weekend £140 / £40 |
| Par: | 73 / 70 |
| Notes: | Use of motorised buggies permitted only with medical certificate. |
