1 Night, 2 Rounds
Perched on the spectacular promontory of Rosses Point, where the Atlantic crashes against Ireland's wild west coast, County Sligo Golf Club has been testing golfers since 1894. This is links golf in its purest form, shaped by earth, wind and water, with the town of Sligo just a short drive inland.
The course's nickname, Rosses Point, is well earned. When Harry S. Colt arrived in 1927, fresh from designing Wentworth, Sunningdale and Royal Portrush, he worked with what nature had already given him and produced a proper championship test. It has hosted the West of Ireland Championship time and again, and it still asks the same questions today as it did decades ago.
From the back tees it now stretches over 7,000 yards, but it rarely plays as a simple "hit it miles" track. Pick the right line off the tee, keep the ball below the wind when you need to and trust the bounce on firm fairways. Miss the wrong side and you'll be scrambling from tight lies and well-placed bunkers. If you're building a North West itinerary, this is an easy one to base around, with great pubs and restaurants in Sligo after the round.
Who is this for? Golfers who want classic Irish links golf with proper championship history, without straying too far from a good night out in Sligo.
Who is it best for? Confident mid to low handicappers, society groups and anyone building a North West itinerary who'd rather win with strategy than brute force.
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Colt's 1927 redesign gave County Sligo the bones of a championship links, and the club has kept it relevant ever since. At 7,259 yards from the back tees it can be a serious test, but the real defence is the coastal wind and the demand for proper links shot-making.
You'll see a great mix of holes and directions, which matters out here because the breeze rarely stays the same for long. Fairways tend to run firm and fast, approaches often need to be played in off the ground and the bunkering is classic Colt, quietly waiting in the exact spot you don't want to be.
The setting is a big part of the appeal too, with sweeping views across Sligo Bay and Benbulben dominating the skyline on clear days. It feels wonderfully open and natural, yet you're never far from Sligo town for food, pints and a lively evening after golf.
Hosted repeatedly by the West of Ireland Championship, it's a course that rewards good decisions more than heroics. If you fancy authentic Irish links without the fuss, County Sligo should be high on your list.
Include Co. Sligo on your next North West tour. Co. Sligo is a top golf course in the North West and is ranked as one of the best courses in Ireland.
| Par | 71 |
|---|---|
| Designed by | George Combe, Harry Colt (1927 redesign) |
| Opened for play | 1894 |
| Blue | 7,157 yards | SSS 74.3 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,574 yards | SSS 71.9 |
| Green | 6,375 yards | SSS 70.7 |
| Red | 5,918 yards | SSS 74.7 |
Steven
✓20 Oct 2025
Kevin
✓30 Jul 2025
😳links, proper challenge 🤣
Richard
✓13 Sep 2024
We played in strong wind which made the course very challenging and slowed things as we spent longer than usual looking for balls! The course itself is an exceptional Championship course. The clubhouse facilities are very good with very friendly bar staff and a straightforward golf club menu.
Sam
✓9 Jul 2023
Brian
✓17 Sep 2022
Very challenging, made even more difficult by the wind. True links championship course.
Paul
✓15 Aug 2021
Tees and Greens well kept, course was a good challenge from the white tees. Pro Shop staff very welcoming.
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Members time up to 12pm on a Saturday and 11am on Sunday
There are 2 bars on site
There is complimentary car parking
