Golf in Donegal

The Cliffe at the Quay is the ideal base for your Donegal golfing getaway, offering convenient access to the exceptional golf courses scattered across the northwest of Ireland. With breathtaking scenery, world-class challenging links, and stunning parkland courses, Donegal is truly a golfer's paradise, no matter the season.

 

Donegal Golf Club (14 mins)

Featured in Golf World’s Top 100 Courses in Ireland and Great Britain, this spectacular course is situated on a peninsula in Donegal Bay, offering breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean. A true masterpiece of links golf, it delivers a mesmerizing and challenging experience, earning its place as one of the finest links courses in Irish golf.

T: +353 74 9734054

E: info@donegalgolfclub.ie

Holes: 18

Type: Links

Yards: 7244

Narin & Portnoo (40 mins)

Golf Club Due to its links terrain, it is ideal for year-round golf. The course has recently been re-developed and the new par 73 layout offers a range of teeing areas and challenges to suit all golfers.

T: +353 74 9545107

E: info@nandplinks.com

Holes: 18

Type: Links

Yards: 5322

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Cruit Island (75 mins)

Cruit Island (pronounced "Crutch") is often hailed as one of the finest 9-hole golf courses in the world and undoubtedly one of the most scenic in Ireland. Overlooking Arranmore and Owey Islands, with Mount Errigal providing a dramatic backdrop, this course is nestled near Kincasslagh in The Rosses, County Donegal. Tucked away in the northwest corner of the county, Cruit Island is the ultimate "hidden gem" for golfers seeking a truly off-the-beaten-path experience.

T: +353 74 954 3296

E: bookcruitisland@gmail.com

Holes 9

Type: Links

Yards: 2809

Ballyliffin Golf Club (97 mins)

Home to two championship links, The Old Links and Glashedy Links, this course is Ireland’s most northerly links destination. Renowned worldwide for its unmatched hospitality and breathtaking setting, it has also earned the distinction of being a personal favorite of golfing legend Nick Faldo.

T: +353 74 9376119

E: info@ballyliffingolfclub.com

Holes: 2 x 18

Type: Classic Links

Yards: Old Links 6600, Glashedy Links 7217

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Rosapenna Golf Club (80 mins)

Play a piece of history created by the father of modern golf. As with most good links courses, the Old Tom Morris Links takes advantage of natural terrain to provide a classic links golf challenge.

T: +353 74 9155000

E: golf@rosapenna.ie

Holes: 18

Type: Links

Yards: 6267

 

 

Portsalon Golf Club (80 mins)

This classic, old-fashioned links course, established in 1890, is a true gem of Irish golf. Ranked 27th in Golf Digest Magazine’s Top 100 Irish Courses, it has earned worldwide recognition as a must-play destination for golf enthusiasts.

T: +353 74 9159459

E: info@portsalongolfclub.com

Holes: 18

Type: Links

Yards: 6472

Dunfanaghy Golf Club (76 mins)

Offering stunning views of the Derryveagh Mountains and Horn Head, this course was originally designed in 1905 by six-time British Open champion Harry Vardon. Recently, six holes have been reconstructed, alongside a few minor alterations, ensuring the course maintains its classic charm while offering a fresh challenge.

T: +353 74 9136335

E: dunfanaghygolf@eircom.net

Holes: 18

Type: Links

Yards: 5477

Bundoran Golf Club (26 mins)

Perched on a rocky headland between Bundoran Beach and Tullan Strand, Bundoran Golf Club offers a unique and memorable golfing experience. Founded in 1894, it is one of the oldest golf clubs in Ireland. This challenging par-70 course features clifftop links across a rugged headland, with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and the stunning Dartry Mountains as a backdrop, promising an unforgettable challenge for golfers of all levels.

T: +353 71 9841302

E: info@bundorangolfclub.com

Holes: 18

Type: Links

Yards: 6223

Contact

Address

Quay Street,
Donegal Town,
Co. Donegal,
Ireland,
F94 K4V9

Phone

+353 74 970 8328

Email

info@thecliffeatthequay.ie

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