South West Ireland
North West Ireland
North West Ireland delivers a wilder, more remote golf experience, set against some of the most dramatic coastal landscapes in the country. Here, links courses are carved through towering dunes and rugged terrain, offering a raw and exhilarating style of golf shaped by the elements. Off the course, the region’s quiet towns and unspoiled scenery provide a sense of escape rarely found elsewhere. With fewer crowds and unforgettable scenery, North West Ireland is ideal for golfers seeking pure links golf and a true adventure.
The Golf
Golf in North West Ireland delivers one of the most raw and untamed golf experiences in the world, set along a rugged Atlantic coastline far removed from crowds and modern development. Towering dunes, rolling linksland, and constant coastal winds define a style of golf that rewards imagination, resilience, and creativity. With dramatic scenery and a sense of isolation rarely found elsewhere, North West Ireland offers pure links golf in its most adventurous form.
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Enniscrone
Enniscrone Golf Club is renowned for its massive dunes and dramatic back nine routed through towering sand hills along the Atlantic. The course blends wide fairways with demanding approach shots and bold green complexes, creating a thrilling contrast between openness and precision. Its scale, scenery, and natural movement make Enniscrone one of the most visually impressive links courses in Ireland.
Rosapenna
Rosapenna Golf Resort offers a classic links experience steeped in history, set along the sweeping shoreline of Sheephaven Bay. Home to multiple courses, including the Old Tom Morris–designed Old Links and the modern Sandy Hills Links, Rosapenna provides variety alongside timeless coastal golf. Its setting, heritage, and walkable layouts make it a cornerstone of North West Ireland golf.
Ballyliffin
Ballyliffin Golf Club delivers championship-caliber links golf on the Inishowen Peninsula, where vast dunes and exposed terrain shape every hole. The Glashedy Links, in particular, offers a demanding test with elevation change, strong coastal winds, and strategic shot values throughout the round. Ballyliffin’s scale, challenge, and setting place it firmly among Ireland’s elite links destinations.
Donegal
Donegal Golf Club provides a beautifully balanced links experience set on a narrow peninsula between Donegal Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Designed by Eddie Hackett, the course features firm fairways, subtle contours, and consistent seaside exposure that reward thoughtful shot placement. Its harmony with the surrounding landscape makes Donegal one of Ireland’s most enjoyable and naturally flowing links courses.
Carne
Carne Golf Links offers one of the wildest and most exhilarating links experiences in the country. Routed through enormous dunes with dramatic elevation change, the course feels bold, unpredictable, and deeply connected to the land. Carne’s scale, natural movement, and sense of adventure make it a must-play for golfers seeking pure, unfiltered links golf.
Accomodations
Staying in North West Ireland places golfers close to some of the country’s most dramatic links courses while offering a sense of space and escape that defines the region. Accommodations range from on-site golf resorts to elegant countryside castles and relaxed coastal hotels, each providing a comfortable base for exploring Donegal and Mayo. The region’s understated luxury and authentic hospitality pair naturally with its wild, unspoiled golf landscape.
Lough Eske Castle
Lough Eske Castle provides a refined and tranquil retreat set amid wooded countryside just outside Donegal Town. This restored castle blends historic elegance with modern luxury, offering spacious rooms, fine dining, and a peaceful setting between rounds. Its proximity to several of the region’s top links courses makes it a popular choice for golfers seeking comfort, privacy, and a sense of occasion.
Rosapenna Hotel
Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Resort offers a classic golf-forward stay set directly alongside the links overlooking Sheephaven Bay. With immediate access to multiple championship courses, the resort allows golfers to immerse themselves fully in the golf experience from sunrise to sunset. Its coastal setting, traditional atmosphere, and walkable access to the courses make Rosapenna an ideal home base for a North West Ireland golf trip.
Carrigart Hotel
The Carrigart Hotel offers a welcoming and relaxed stay in a traditional coastal village near Rosapenna. Known for its friendly atmosphere and convenient location, the hotel provides easy access to the surrounding links courses while delivering an authentic local experience. It’s a great option for golfers looking for simplicity, character, and proximity to North West Ireland’s top golf.
About North West Ireland
Travel
Donegal Airport (CFN)
45–60 miles | ~1–1.5 hours
City of Derry Airport (LDY)
40 miles | ~1 hour
Belfast International (BFS)
160 miles | ~3.5 hours
(To Ballyliffin)
Golf
100+ Holes of Golf
Ballyliffin
Rosapenna
Enniscrone
& More
Season
Peak Season - May, June, July
Best Value - April, August, September
Fun Fact
Ballyliffin has hosted multiple international championships, including the Irish Open, with towering dunes and remote coastal terrain that many consider the most authentic links landscape in all of Ireland.
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