Royal Portrush Golf Club
Situated in the Causeway Coast & Glens area of outstanding natural beauty, Royal Portrush Golf Club is nestled in a triangle of giant sandhills which present magnificent views in all directions — the hills of Donegal in the west, the Isle of Islay and Southern Hebrides in the north, with the iconic Giant’s Causeway and the Skerries in the east. The courses are overlooked by the ruins of the 13th century, Dunluce Castle and this gives its name to Royal Portrush’s famous Dunluce Links, one of the most challenging golf courses in the world.
Established
The Royal Portrush Golf Club was founded in 1888 and was originally named The County Club. It later became The Royal County Club in 1892 under the patronage of the Duke of York before it assumed its present name in 1895 under the patronage of the Prince of Wales.
Course Layout
Par 71 course it measures approximately 7,317 yards from the championship tees and is known for its challenging layout. Proud host to the 148th and 153rd Open Championships, the Dunluce Links is recognised as one of the top 10 golf courses in the world and known for its challenging greens.
The Open Championship
The Dunluce Links has hosted the Open Championship on two occasions in 1951 and 2019. The 2019 Open which saw Irishman Shane Lowry lift the prestigious Claret Jug, was a huge success attracting golf fans from all over the world. We are delighted that the Club has once again been announced as the venue for the 153rd Open Championship in 2025 and we look forward to welcoming the world’s leading golfers to challenge themselves on the Dunluce Links.
Course Overview
Situated in the Causeway Coast & Glens area of outstanding natural beauty, Royal Portrush Golf Club is nestled in a triangle of giant sandhills which present magnificent views in all directions — the hills of Donegal in the west, the Isle of Islay and Southern Hebrides in the north, with the iconic Giant’s Causeway and the Skerries in the east.
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.