The Dunluce Links is rated as one of the most challenging and spectacular links courses in the world. The Links is named after the nearby ruins of the medieval Dunluce Castle located on the edge of a basalt outcropping overlooking the sea between Portrush and Portballintrae.
The original architect was the famed Harry Colt who produced a breathtaking golf links opening up views of the Atlantic Ocean. In 2015, in for the hosting of The Open in 2019, redesign works commenced under the stewardship of Martin Ebert. For the next 18 months, the shifting sands gave way to the building of five new greens, eight new tee boxes, 10 new bunkers and the creation of two new holes, the 7th and 8th, on land which was once part of the Valley Links.
The result is a magnificent layout providing a fair and scenically stunning challenge for golfers to enjoy.
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| Par 5 | Index 13/3 | 572 | 536 | 515 |
| Pro Tip |
| The longer hitter will have to decide whether or not to take on the cross bunkers with the second shot. |
| Par 3 | Index 17/17 | 174 | 145 | 129 |
| Pro Tip |
| Everything tends to break in from the right side of the green. |
| Par 4/5 | Index 1/7 | 479 | 455 | 412 |
| Pro Tip |
| A real Par 4 1/2! Drive to the right of the big bunker to give you every chance of getting there in two. |
| Par 4 | Index 15/13 | 382 | 379 | 335 |
| Pro Tip |
| A longish carry over the mounds to the right of the white stone will be rewarded with a much shorter approach to the green. |
| Par 3 | Index 11/15 | 189 | 185 | 157 |
| Pro Tip |
| Usually requires a well struck long iron or fairway wood. |
| Par 5 | Index 5/1 | 590 | 552 | 466 |
| Pro Tip |
| A real three shotter. Drive left of the big bunker and you’ll be in good shape. |
| Par 4 | Index 9/11 | 430 | 410 | 314 |
| Pro Tip |
| Left should be avoided at all costs! The safe line from the tee is to the right of the bunkers. |
| Par 4/5 | Index 3/5 | 431 | 418 | 409 |
| Pro Tip |
| Drive to the left of the first bunker to give you every chance of reaching the green in two. |
| Par 4 | Index 16/14 | 456 | 363 | 328 |
| Pro Tip |
| Unless against the wind a 3 wood or long iron over or just left of the white stone will put you into ideal position. |
| Par 5 | Index 8/4 | 475 | 472 | 428 |
| Pro Tip |
| A well struck drive in the fairway can bring the green into view. |
| Par 5 | Index 12/10 | 530 | 499 | 451 |
| Pro Tip |
| Keep your drive down the left side of the fairway to avoid the bunkers on the right. |
| Par 3 | Index 18/18 | 191 | 165 | 141 |
| Pro Tip |
| Everything tends to break from front right to back left on this green. |
| Par 4 | Index 2/2 | 470 | 386 | 366 |
| Pro Tip |
| Avoid the big bunker to the left of the green at all costs. |
| Par 4 | Index 10/6 | 418 | 370 | 362 |
| Pro Tip |
| Drive up the right hand side of the fairway for the best view of the green. |
| Par 3 | Index 4/16 | 236 | 202 | 167 |
| Pro Tip |
| One of the most famous holes in golf! Take plenty of club and hit for the back left of the green. |
| Par 4 | Index 14/12 | 405 | 360 | 353 |
| Pro Tip |
| Aim for the big black and white pole behind the green. |
| Par 4 | Index 6/8 | 473 | 426 | 377 |
| Pro Tip |
| Drive left of the two bunkers for the best line into the green. |
ROYAL PORTRUSH GOLF CLUB
Dunluce Road
Portrush
County Antrim
BT56 8JQ
Office / Tee Times: +4428 7082 2311
Club Shop: +4428 7082 3335
Ladies Club: +4428 7082 3351
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