Golf and Incentive Travel

Carne Golf Links lies in magnificent unspoiled sand dunes overlooking Blacksod Bay and the wild Atlantic Ocean near Belmullet Co. Mayo in the west of Ireland. Carne was the last links course to be designed by the late Eddie Hackett and it is now believed to be his greatest challenge by many who have played it.

The building of Carne has caused little disturbance to this wild and ancient landscape. Tees and greens occurred naturally and very little earth moving was involved in the course construction. Every hole in this really great course is sensational, particularly the back nine which runs along the crashing Atlantic, but none are more memorable than the par three 16th. The tee is perched on top of an enormous sand hill and from here it is a sheer drop to a pinprick green over 200 ft below. Carne is a course to be enjoyed, and one to ensure a right battle right through to completion of your game.

There are some breathtaking views over the Atlantic and the legendary islands of Inis Gloire and Inis Geidhe. Its remote location is a possible reason why this course is relatively unknown, but for any discerning links golfer it is simply unmissable.