Castlerock Golf Club is located in County Londonderry, on the north coast of Northern Ireland, in an area renowned for its natural beauty and stunning coastal scenery.

Proximity to Major Landmarks:

• Giant’s Causeway: One of Northern Ireland’s most famous landmarks, the Giant’s Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is just a short drive away. The natural geological formations of the Causeway, with its distinctive hexagonal basalt columns, are a popular tourist attraction in the area.
• Derry/Londonderry: The historic city of Derry, also known as Londonderry, is approximately 15 miles (24 kilometers) to the west of the club. The city is famous for its medieval city walls and rich history.
• Belfast: The capital city of Northern Ireland, Belfast, is about 60 miles (97 kilometers) to the southeast, making Castlerock accessible for both local and international visitors.

• In 1925, the club employed Ernest W. W., a prominent golf course designer of the era, to make improvements to the course. Under his guidance, several holes were reshaped, and bunkering was updated to create a more challenging layout.
• W. W.’s modifications improved the course’s strategic elements, particularly with regard to the natural coastal winds and the use of hazards, which continue to challenge golfers today.

Further Renovations – 1990s:

• In the 1990s, Castlerock underwent a significant renovation to bring the course up to modern standards while preserving its traditional links character. The course was updated by David Feherty, a renowned golfer and course designer.
• Feherty’s work focused on enhancing the bunkering and improving the flow of the course while maintaining the natural beauty of the land and preserving the challenge posed by the coastal winds and dunes.