Located close to Malin Head on Donegal’s Inishowen Peninsula, Ballyliffin is Ireland's most northerly links and comprises 365 acres of spectacular dune land, surrounded by rolling hills and mountains with the Atlantic Ocean as its western boundary. Glashedy Links opened for play in August 1995 and its location on the northwestern Atlantic Coast makes it a magnificent setting. Designed by Pat Ruddy and Tom Craddock, it has been laid out on predominantly higher ground above and beyond the Old Links. The challenge presented by the Glashedy Links is almost as formidable as it is exhilarating.

Once the best kept secret in golf the links courses at Ballyliffin have received the highest accolades from top golfers. Nick Faldo described the course as "the most natural golf links... a hidden gem." Fred Daly described it as "a real Jewel." And Ireland's Ryder Cup players Darren Clarke and Ronan Rafferty have tested and approved it. The Old Links is a classically old fashioned links. It oozes charm, character and curiosity. More than anything, it is the extraordinary terrain that makes a game on the Old Links such a unique experience: stand on any tee and the fairway ripples and tumbles in each and every direction.

The Old Links undulates in the glory of its natural terrain, presenting an immensely enjoyable challenge to every golfer.

The new Glashedy Links is fashioned around incredible dunes, and is already notorious for its peat riveted bunkers and its opening three challenging par fours.

The expansive panoramic views of countryside, coastline and ocean savoured by these magnificent links courses will not easily be forgotten.

Castlerock, set among rolling sand dunes, is yet another great links course on the Causeway Coast, situated in the seaside village of Castlerock. Its scenic qualities embrace the river Bann flowing out to the Atlantic, and also eye-catching views of Donegal and on a clear day towards Scotland and the Isle of Islay. Graced with the natural beauty of its peaceful setting and the views that surround it, it is the Club’s underlying pursuit of excellence that keeps this place a sacred retreat for the truly ardent follower of golf.

The Old Course, situated at the eastern end of Portstewart, begins and ends at the site of the original course, where golf was first played in Portstewart as far back as 1889. It has18 holes set out along the rocky shore before climbing inland to give breathtaking panoramic views of the coastline.

Founded in 1894 Portstewart Golf Club was always a haven for the golfing purist. Located on Ulster's famous Causeway Coast Portstewart offers 45 holes over three courses. The Strand Course, opened in 1992, is the jewel in Portstewart's crown. It presents a true test of golf set in classic links country amid towering sand dunes with views at every turn of the blue Donegal hills, the rolling Atlantic and the tranquil estuary of the River Bann. This is a true links course with fast greens in excellent condition all year round.

Founded in 1889, this Championship Course offers an exhilarating challenge to even the most experienced golfers. The legendary Tom Morris laid out this course in 1889 and it was probably the first links course with two loops of nine starting and finishing at the clubhouse. The five blind tee shots on any other course would be a flaw but here they enhance the reputation of a course, which all aficionados reckon to be in the top three in the whole of Europe. Added to this the backdrop of the Mourne Mountains means this links course is continually remarked upon for its outstanding beauty.

Founded in 1888 Royal Portrush Golf Club is steeped in history both golfing and otherwise, being overlooked by the ruins of Dunluce Castle. It has hosted many championships including, in 1951, the first ever Open Championship held in Ireland.

Founded in 1888 Royal Portrush Golf Club is steeped in history both golfing and otherwise, being overlooked by the ruins of Dunluce Castle. It has hosted many championships including, in 1951, the first ever Open Championship held in Ireland.

Like its sister course The Valley offers a stiff challenge and, along with other local courses, hosts the Causeway Coast Amateur Tournament, the biggest amateur tournament in the world.