Golf
Micheal Douglas, Actor, "this course is pure heaven"
Golfing on the Causeway Coast
This dramatic stretch of Atlantic coastline, one of the most beautiful in Europe , is known as the Causeway Coast . Golf that is unsurpassed, whether spectacular links courses or delightful parkland, make this wonderful part of the Emerald Isle, a golfers paradise. Green fees are modestly priced and the short distances between courses mean that a golfing holiday here is a truly memorable experience.
Royal Portrush: www.royalportrushgolfclub.com
Dunluce Links: 18 hole, par 72, yrds: 6818
Valley Links: 18 hole, par 70, yrds: 6273. Tel-(01265) 822311. Fax (01265) 823139
A classic links course and one that everyone should play at least once. With a clubhouse and staff that could not do enough to make you feel at home.
Portstewart Golf Club: www.portstewartgc.co.uk
Town Course: 18 hole, par 64, yrds: 4733
Strand Course: 18 hole, par 72, yrds: 6779
Riverside Course: 9 hole, par 32, yrds: 2662. Tel-(01265) 832015. Fax (01265) 834097
The Strand Course , opened in 1992, is the jewel in Portstewart's crown. 18 championship holes, 6895 yards, par 72, it presents a true test of golf set in classic links country amid towering sand dunes with views at every turn of the blue Donegal hills, the rolling Atlantic and the tranquil estuary of the River Bann. An illustrated stroke - saver is available from the Professional's shop.
Riverside Course
has now been extended to a full 18 holes. Running from the Clubhouse down to and along the River Bann at 5725 yards, par 68, with extensive bunkers and a spectacular water feature, it offers a worthy if slightly less challenging alternative to the Strand . It has proved highly popular with local Societies.
The Old Course
situated at the eastern end of Portstewart, begins and ends at the site of the original course, where golf was first played in Portstewart as far back as 1889. Par 64, 4730 yards, its 18 holes set out along the rocky store before climbing inland to give breathtaking panoramic views of the coastline.
Castlerock Golf Club: www.castlerockgc.co.uk
Mussenden Course : 18 hole, par 73, yrds: 6499
Bann Course: 9 hole, par 35, yrds: 2938. Tel 028 70848314. Fax (028 70848314
Castlerock is a fabulous links course set among rolling sand dunes. Its scenic qualities embrace the river Bann flowing out to the Atlantic , eye-catching views of Donegal and on a clear day spectacular vistas towards Scotland and the Isle of Islay. An ideal retreat in which to play golf.
Ballyreagh Golf Club
Ballyreagh municipal links, fine views of this dramatic coastline. Tel-(01265) 822028
Brown Trout Golf and Country Inn
9 hole parkland, yrds: 5510. Tel-(01265) 868209
Kilrea Golf Course
9 hole parkland, par 62, yrds: 4,526. Tel-(01265) 834738
Manor - Kilrea
9 hole parkland, par 64, yrds: 4,174. Tel-(0126 65) 41351/40205. Fax (0126 65) 40205
Bushfoot Golf Club
9 hole, par 70 (for 18 holes), yrds: 6,001. Tel-(0126 57) 31317