Dunfanaghy Golf Club

Dunfanaghy Golf Club: nestled on the western shores of Sheephaven Bay with its pristine beaches and stunning scenery, Dunfanaghy Golf Club sits on the edge of the picturesque village of Dunfanaghy in the shadow of Muckish Mountain. Laid out over 100 years ago by the great Harry Vardon, the course you play today is very similar to Vardon's original layout.

After a few relatively flat and modest opening holes, the course starts to come alive at the gently ascending par-4 6th (The Blagh). This leads you into Dunfanaghy's best stretch, from the long par-3 7th (Canon) to the short par-4 10th (Killahoey). Here the course make good use of an area of taller dunes, giving the holes the best of the layout's elevation changes. Spectacular views of Killahoey beach, Sheephaven Bay and the small harbour of Portnablagh accompany your journey around the turn on this out-and-back layout.

The short par-4 11th (Sandhill) brings you back inland onto flatter terrain tucked down behind the dunes. You'll need to wait until the par-5 16th green (Catherine's Isle), and bayside par-3 17th (Carraig Rua) for the return of those captivating scenic views, this time over the wide sandy expanse of the Dunafaghy Bay estuary. These views much enhance the closing trio of holes.

Pick of the holes: the signature short par-3 9th (The Beat) is played downhill over a picturesque sandy inlet, with the glorious expanse of Killahoey beach stretching away to your right. Up next is the intimidating and drivable short par-4 10th (Killahoey), also with an inlet to cross!