

FOUNDED
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1880

TYPE
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Links

ARCHITECT
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Charles Thompson, Pat Ruddy, Paul McGingley

LENGTH
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6875

HOLES
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18

PAR
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72

SSS
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72

SIGNATURE HOLE
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2
Portsalon Golf Links was established in 1891 and is one of the nine founder members of the Golfing Union of Ireland, the oldest golfing union in the world. This gem of Irish golf holds a lasting memory for every golfer of a truly outstanding golf links. Portsalon offers golfers an opportunity to play golf on natural links land, surrounded by the spectacular Knockalla mountains and the beautiful white sanded beaches of Portsalon on the shores of Lough Swilly. Portsalon Golf Course was originally designed in the 1880’s by Portrush Professional Charles Thompson. It was then redesigned in 2000 by the renowned Pat Ruddy. Currently this beautiful Links course is the beneficiary of advice from Irish professional and Ryder Cup Captain Paul McGinley.
A History of Great Play

LOCATION MAP & NEARBY COURSES


FOUNDED
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1880

TYPE
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Links

LENGTH
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6875

ARCHITECT
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Charles Thompson, Pat Ruddy, Paul McGingley

SIGNATURE HOLE
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2

HOLES
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18

PAR
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72

SSS
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72
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