Royal County Down
36 Golf Links Rd, Newcastle BT33 0AN, United Kingdom
5
Championship
About This Course
Royal County Down is located in one of the world’s most naturally beautiful links settings in the Murlough Nature Reserve. Against the magnificent backdrop of the Mountains of Mourne, the links stretches along the shores of Dundrum Bay, zigzagging back and forth to provide a different vista from virtually every hole.
Measuring nearly 7,200 yards from the back tees, Royal County Down is a brute. It’s a mystery that this fantastic course, with one of the finest outward nine holes in golf, has never hosted an Open. Factor in the ever-changing wind and you have as stern a test as any Open Championship venue
Course Features
Stunning Setting: The course stretches along the shores of Dundrum Bay with the Mountains of Mourne as a breath-taking backdrop
Natural Terrain: Characterized by rugged dunes, heather-covered slopes, and fast-running fairways, it offers a pure links experience
Blind Tee Shots: Several holes, notably the 2nd, 5th, and 9th, feature brilliantly designed blind tee shots, adding to the strategic challenge
Golf Digest Ranked No.1 Golf Course in the World 2024/2025
Nearby Attractions
Tollymore Forest Park
Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
Slieve Donard
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