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| Championship Standard Course |
| Club House |
| Pro Shop |
| Putting Greens |
As the only golf course in Ireland to have staged the Open Championship, Royal Portrush is held in high regard on the Emerald Isle. Rightly so, because the stunning seaside gem is consistently ranked within the world's top 20 tracks.
Royal Portush will be hosting the 2012 Irish Open so the venue will be closed for visiting golfers between 14th June - 1st July inclusive - NOTE: No golf will be allowed on the Dunluce course until 2nd July 2012.
| Facilities |
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| Championship Standard Course |
| Club House |
| Pro Shop |
| Putting Greens |
Bordered by the towering dunes that typify the shoreline of County Antrim, the golf course was originally conceived and realised in 1888, but the championship layout in its present state owes thanks to the 1947 redesign completed by Harry S. Colt. The renowned course architect has a stupendous track record throughout the United Kingdom, and Portrush is no exception.
While it may not be the longest championship golf course, Royal Portrush is predicated on the fundamental essence of links golf; totally exposed to the elements, the course's character is heavily dependent on the local conditions, and can change in a heartbeat.
The R&A, and rightly so, are extremely particular about the Open Championship rotation, and Royal Portrush's 1951 award is indicative of its incredible character - any serious golfer heading to Northern Ireland would be remiss to overlook this golf tour gem.
