Royal Portrush Golf Club

The Royal Portrush Golf Club is a prestigious golf course in Northern Ireland, set in sumptuous landscapes with ocean and fine sand. With a history dating back to 1888, this club is not only one of the oldest, but also one of the most respected in the world of golf. This iconic venue has hosted many prestigious tournaments, including the Open Championship, confirming its status as a championship course. Peace and quiet, breathtaking views, luxury and tranquillity are the order of the day for this top-quality green!

History of Royal Portrush Golf Club

An institution

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Royal Portrush Golf Club – © John

Royal Portrush Golf Club is a long-established golf course. It was founded in 1888 as “The County Club”.

It was then renamed “The Royal County Club” in 1892 when the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) granted his royal patronage.

In 1895, the club changed its name again to the Royal Portrush Golf Club.

Since then, it has become the preferred course for golf enthusiasts and professionals alike.

Among its many highlights, Royal Portrush is famous for hosting a number of major tournaments, including several Open Championships. The first Open Championship to be held outside Scotland took place here, on the lawn of Royal Portrush, in 1951.

Over the years, the club has also hosted other prestigious tournaments, including the Irish Open and the Senior British Open, attracting renowned golfers and golf fans from around the world.

Playing at Royal Portrush Golf Club

An internationally renowned green

The site is not far from Dunluce, on the Portrush side of Northern Ireland. Famous as much for its rugged oceanfront setting as for the quality of its terrain, the resort offers an incomparable golfing experience.

It also offers world-class courses:

Dunluce Links: World-renowned, this course offers an exquisite blend of challenge and natural beauty, with breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and Irish countryside.
Valley Links: A little more sheltered than Dunluce Links, this course offers unique challenges and is ideal for golfers of all levels.

Whichever option you choose, the on-site experience is exceptional, and aimed at golfers of the right level. Assisted by golf professionals, you’ll quickly be able to improve the quality of your swing, and compete with golfers looking for other opponents.

The surrounding scenery is simply breathtaking, alternating between ocean and rolling green terrain.

Expect well-maintained courses with undulating fairways, fast greens and strategically placed bunkers.

As for the club’s services, you can expect the very best, with attentive staff, a restaurant, bar and relaxation areas. Perfect for taking a break between golf sessions!