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Royal County Down Golf Club
World’s Greatest Links with Mountain Drama
- Newcastle, County Down
- Par 71
- 7,192 yards
- Est. 1889
- Newcastle, County Down
- Par 71
- 7,192 yards
- Est. 1889
Royal County Down Golf Club
Royal County Down stands as one of the world’s greatest and most consistently ranked Championship links courses, dramatically situated with the Mourne Mountains providing a spectacular backdrop. Established in 1889, this legendary venue combines uncompromising Championship design with extraordinary natural beauty. The Championship Course delivers strategic brilliance, dramatic terrain, and constant mountain and sea views. Royal County Down has hosted many notable events such as The Irish Open, Walker Cup and The Senior Open Championship and remains one of golf’s most celebrated destinations. The course is renowned for its perfect balance of beauty and challenge, rewarding skilled shot-making with spectacular vistas while punishing imprecision. This is links golf at its absolute finest.
- Established 1889 - Historic Championship pedigree
- Consistently ranked among world's finest courses
- Mourne Mountains backdrop throughout round
- Uncompromising Championship-caliber design
- Dramatic natural terrain and strategic routing
- World-renowned legendary status and prestige
Playing Details
- Par: 71
- Length: 7,192 yards
- Signature Holes: Mountain-framed opening and dramatic finishing stretch
- Course Type: Championship Links
Facilities
- Historic clubhouse with Championship prestige
- Practice area and range facilities
- Professional shop and equipment services
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