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Delightful views of Knocknarea Mountain, Ballisodare Bay and the Atlantic coastline, endow this links course with visual splendour as well as a most challenging round of golf among the sand dunes. Accuracy will be rewarded and wayward shots punished severely....

Described by Peter Alliss as "a tremendous test for the highest quality player and great fun for the modest competitor", the club has hosted most of Ireland's major championships in its long and venerable history. Three large beaches beneath the cliffs keep the Atlantic at bay to the west of the course, while towering Benbulben competes with the ocean for scenic splendour on the land side.

The wind from the sea is a constant factor but the 3rd, 5th, 10th and 14th holes have very sa...

Nestling at the foot of the Ox Mountains with a view of Croagh Patrick on a clear day, you'll find the picturesque 9-hole golf course at Tubbercurry, Co Sligo.

Few centres can offer the golfer the idyllic combination of an excellent golfing challenge with such a friendly and informal clubhouse atmosphere. You really will feel at home and since the club is within walking distance of the town centre, you can also enjoy the hospitality of local hosteleries and join the locals in celeb...

Another of Ireland's great west coast links where the sound of the Atlantic surf in Killala Bay is a constant accompaniment to the golf round. Eddie Hackett designed the course and has created a battery of interesting holes which will draw on most of your clubs to negotiate.

A favourite hole is the 10th, where the golfer looks at a birdie opportunity from the scenic, elevated tee, but the drive is not for the faint hearted and must be hit true. Venue of Irish Close Championship, 1...