DUNLUCE LINKS

The Dunluce Links is rated as one of the most challenging and spectacular links courses in the world. The Links is named after the nearby ruins of the medieval Dunluce Castle located on the edge of a basalt outcropping overlooking the sea between Portrush and Portballintrae.

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.

The result is a magnificent layout providing a fair and scenically stunning challenge for golfers to enjoy.

COURSE GUIDE

Par 4 Index 7/9 416 382 329
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Unless against the wind my advice is to take a 3 wood or long iron for your opening tee shot.
Par 5Index 13/3572536515
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The longer hitter will have to decide whether or not to take on the cross bunkers with the second shot.
Par 3Index 17/17174145129
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Everything tends to break in from the right side of the green.
Par 4/5Index 1/7479455412
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A real Par 4 1/2! Drive to the right of the big bunker to give you every chance of getting there in two.
Par 4Index 15/13382379335
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A longish carry over the mounds to the right of the white stone will be rewarded with a much shorter approach to the green.
Par 3Index 11/15189185157
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Usually requires a well struck long iron or fairway wood.
Par 5Index 5/1590552466
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A real three shotter. Drive left of the big bunker and you’ll be in good shape.
Par 4Index 9/11430410314
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Left should be avoided at all costs! The safe line from the tee is to the right of the bunkers.
Par 4/5Index 3/5431418409
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Drive to the left of the first bunker to give you every chance of reaching the green in two.
Par 4Index 16/14456363328
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Unless against the wind a 3 wood or long iron over or just left of the white stone will put you into ideal position.
Par 5Index 8/4475472428
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A well struck drive in the fairway can bring the green into view.
Par 5Index 12/10530499451
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Keep your drive down the left side of the fairway to avoid the bunkers on the right.
Par 3Index 18/18191165141
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Everything tends to break from front right to back left on this green.
Par 4Index 2/2470386366
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Avoid the big bunker to the left of the green at all costs.
Par 4Index 10/6418370362
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Drive up the right hand side of the fairway for the best view of the green.
Par 3Index 4/16236202167
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One of the most famous holes in golf! Take plenty of club and hit for the back left of the green.
Par 4Index 14/12405360353
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Aim for the big black and white pole behind the green.
Par 4Index 6/8473426377
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Drive left of the two bunkers for the best line into the green.