Rosapenna Old

Downings, County Donegal, Ireland


Old’ Tom Morris recognised the potential of the turf at Rosapenna for a natural golf course and was vindicated in that only three of the eighteen greens had to be laid. James Braid and Harry Vardon, two other great masters of the game later modified the layout to enhance the course greatly. Rosapenna golf links is a combination of natural links and some inland holes which stand on a peninsula between two lovely bays. The first ten holes play along Sheephaven Bay between the bay and a range of tall sand dunes. The last eight return inland and uphill and the elevated situation of these holes present lovely views.

Course Information and Facilities

Address:
Downings, County Donegal, Ireland 

Carts:
No

Region:
North 

Caddies:
By request

Founded:
1891 

Pull Trollies:
Yes

Course Architect:
Old' Tom Morris, James Braid and Harry Vardon 

Catering:
Bar and Restaurant 

Course Type:
Links 

Major Events:
 

Par:
71 

Practice Facilities:
Driving Range, short game area, and putting green 

Length:
6,460 

Guest Locker Rooms:
Yes

Pro Shop:
Yes

Location