Royal County Down Golf Club

Golf club · United Kingdom

Royal County Down Golf Club

Golf club · United Kingdom

36 Golf Links Rd, Newcastle BT33 0AN, United Kingdom

Highlights

Nestled in the stunning Murlough Nature Reserve with breathtaking views of the Mourne Mountains, this historic 36-hole golf club offers an unforgettable seaside experience.

36 Golf Links Rd, Newcastle BT33 0AN, United Kingdom Get directions

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@travelleisure

"This links course is set in the beautiful Murlough Nature Reserve along the shores of Dundrum Bay. Each hole offers a different view as golfers deal with blind tee shots, narrow fairways surrounded by purple heather and golden gorse, deep bunkers, and fast, domed greens. The ninth hole is one of the most photographed holes in golf." - Travel + Leisure Editors

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@hypebae

"With the Mountains of Mourne serving as the backdrop, Royal County Down Golf Club is home to links courses placed along the Dundrum Bay. The ninth hole of the Championship Links holds the record as one of the most photographed holes in the world of golf."

12 Most Scenic Golf Courses and Resorts in the World

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Tom Duffy

Google

We enjoyed our annual day to the Irish open, which was in Royal County Down this year. The setting is stunning, and the course is spectacular with beautiful seaside views. As an older couple, the walk was challenging but not unsurmountable. I found the layout by the organisers to be somewhat spectator unfriendly. More viewing areas could have been created. Nevertheless, we enjoyed our day in Royal County Down G C, and I would be privileged to play it at some stage in the near future. 🏒🥇

Jensen A

Google

Regularly ranked number 1 course in the world and you can see why. Wouldn’t recommend paying £400+ but if you can get a GUI rate, open week or play it in winter then it’s a must. Annsley course is also a great 2nd course but again try and get it on a reduced rate through the open week.

Brendan Cunningham

Google

Gorgeous course for the Irish Open 2024 - every way you look the views are spectacular. Well organised event.

Alex Etches

Google

The best golf course in the world that somehow lived up to the hype on a very stormy day. If you get the chance - PLAY IT!

Padraig McGuire (BusManPaddy)

Google

Lovely course and the group said it was excellent and said if they had time the same day they would play another round. Beautiful grounds and caddies were all excellent The food is exceptional in the clubhouse and the staff are also as good. Really is a great example of a well run golf club

Greg Forster

Google

This place does not disappoint! 100% lives up the hype and deserves the plaudits it gets as a course. Numerous blind shots mean the caddie is a must for anyone playing for the first time. Very knowledgeable and worth the price in saved golf balls alone. The course is magnificent - great vistas and views and despite what was a wet and windy day it did not dampen the spirits. Fairways are kept wonderfully- greens and tight and the run offs are deadly. This course is a must for anyone who is in the area and can get on it. It won’t disappoint.

Mark Howson

Google

Such a massive disappointment. Lovely setting but conditions of the course fell well below the standard expected at a venue of this supposed calibre and the cost to play here. The staff put it down to recent weather but having played royal Portrush a few days later which was in pristine condition it doesn’t stack up.

Anqela Wallace

Google

Brilliant day out. So well organised. Scenery fantastic. Not a golf fan per se but really enjoyed the day at the Irish Open.

Tom Duffy

Google

Jensen A

Google

Brendan Cunningham

Google

Gorgeous course for the Irish Open 2024 - every way you look the views are spectacular. Well organised event.

Alex Etches

Google

The best golf course in the world that somehow lived up to the hype on a very stormy day. If you get the chance - PLAY IT!

Padraig McGuire (BusManPaddy)

Google

Greg Forster

Google

Mark Howson

Google

Anqela Wallace

Google

Brilliant day out. So well organised. Scenery fantastic. Not a golf fan per se but really enjoyed the day at the Irish Open.

Melissa G.

Yelp

Experienice on course 5 stars.... employees in clubhouse zero stars. arrogant, unfriendly, unappreciative. purchased 8 garments, not even a thank you. I hope management makes adjustments.

Thomas G.

Yelp

One of the top ranked courses in the world for a reason. Definitely amongst the best I have played. Narrow fairways precision is a must. I strongly suggest that you spring the 40 quids on a caddy as there are plenty of blind shots and over 130 pot bunkers spread throughout the course. Excellent views of mountains and sea beautiful layout with plenty of tee boxes to chose from. A must to play

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@hypebae

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Tom Duffy

Google

Jensen A

Google

Brendan Cunningham

Google

Gorgeous course for the Irish Open 2024 - every way you look the views are spectacular. Well organised event.

Alex Etches

Google

The best golf course in the world that somehow lived up to the hype on a very stormy day. If you get the chance - PLAY IT!

Padraig McGuire (BusManPaddy)

Google

Greg Forster

Google

Mark Howson

Google

Anqela Wallace

Google

Brilliant day out. So well organised. Scenery fantastic. Not a golf fan per se but really enjoyed the day at the Irish Open.

Tom Duffy

Google

Jensen A

Google

Brendan Cunningham

Google

Gorgeous course for the Irish Open 2024 - every way you look the views are spectacular. Well organised event.

Alex Etches

Google

The best golf course in the world that somehow lived up to the hype on a very stormy day. If you get the chance - PLAY IT!

Padraig McGuire (BusManPaddy)

Google

Greg Forster

Google

Mark Howson

Google

Anqela Wallace

Google

Brilliant day out. So well organised. Scenery fantastic. Not a golf fan per se but really enjoyed the day at the Irish Open.

Melissa G.

Yelp

Experienice on course 5 stars.... employees in clubhouse zero stars. arrogant, unfriendly, unappreciative. purchased 8 garments, not even a thank you. I hope management makes adjustments.

Thomas G.

Yelp