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Royal Portrush Golf Club

Georgina Campbell

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

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.