Golfing in Donegal

There are 18 golf courses in Co Donegal including many scenic seaside links. You can expect no queues, great value green fees and splendid golf.

The following courses are within 45 minutes driving distance of Rathmullan

 

1 Royal Otway, Rathmullan, Tel: 00353 (0) 74 58319
A fun quirky course - the second oldest in Ireland. Holiday golf at its most unpretentious.
9 holes

 

2 Portsalon, Portsalon, Fanad, Tel: 00353 (0) 74 59459
The situation of this rehabilitated gem is quite simply stunning. Challenging golf if you can take your eye off the view. Green Fees: w/day €23 w/end €28, 18 holes, Par 69

 

3 Rosapenna Golf Club, Downings, Tel: 00353 (0) 74 55301, email: rosapenna@eircom.net
Designed by old Tom Morris of St Andrews in 1893 and later modified to make it into a championship links course. Recently expanded to 27 holes. Green Fees: w/day €40 w/end €45, 18 holes, Par 70

 

4 Letterkenny Golf Course, Barnhill, Letterkenny, Tel: 00353 (0) 74 21150
A parkland course on the edge of Lough Swilly, built in 1968.
Green Fees: w/day €22 w/end €28

 

5 Dunfanaghy Golf Club, Tel: 00353 (0) 74 36335, email: dough@eircom.net Ancient links course overlooking Sheepheren Bay Par 68 Green Fees: w/day €22 w/end €27

 

6 St Patrick's Golf Club, Magheramagorgan, Carrigart, Tel: 00353 (0) 74 55114
Fascinating new 36 hole links which is already getting high praise from leading golfers. Green Fees: €20

Also, slightly further afield, but well worth a visit

 

Northwest Golf Club, Fahan, Inishowen, Tel: 00353 (0) 77 61027
Old fashioned links with a Scottish feel. 18 holes Green Fees: €21 w/end €28

 

Ballyliffin Golf Club, Inishowen, Tel: 00353 (0) 77 76119, email: ballyliffingolfclub@eircom.net
Ireland's most northerly links, founded in 1947. Recently expanded to 36 holes with the Glashedy links. Undulating fairways and beautiful scenery. Green Fees w/day €38 w/end €42

 

Cloughaneely Golf Course, Falcarragh, Tel: 00353 (0) 74 65416
Donegal's newest course, set on the Ballyconnell Estate amidst ancient trees in parkland style with Muckish Mountain as a backdrop. Par 70

 

Ballybofey & Stranorlar Golf Club, Tel: 00353 (0) 74 31093
A scenic course incorporating pleasant valleys backed by mountains

 

Nairn and Portnoo Golf Club, Tel: 00353 (0) 75 45107
Known affectionately to some as Nairn and Port"moo". Beautifully located and challenging links. Green Fees: w/day €25 w/end €30

 

Royal Portrush, Bushmills Road, Portrush, Co Antrim, Tel: 044 (0) 2870 822311
The famous fairway of this championship course is well within reach for a days outing.
Green Fees w/day stg£85 w/end stg£95