The northwest of Ireland offers one of the most authentic and breathtaking golf experiences in the world.

Remote, rugged, and wildly beautiful, this region spans Counties Donegal, Sligo, and Mayo, where dramatic Atlantic coastlines and unspoiled landscapes create the perfect canvas for pure links golf.

County Donegal is a standout, home to the majestic Rosapenna Golf Resort, which now boasts three world-class courses. The St Patrick’s Links, designed by Tom Doak, has quickly earned acclaim as one of the finest modern links in the world, blending massive dunes, wide fairways, and unforgettable ocean views. The resort also features the classic Old Tom Morris Links and Sandy Hills, both offering contrasting yet equally thrilling challenges.

Further west, County Sligo Golf Club at Rosses Point, designed by Harry Colt, is steeped in tradition and hosts the prestigious West of Ireland Championship. Set against the backdrop of Benbulben mountain, the course demands both creativity and precision, with changing winds and strategic bunkering influencing every shot.

In County Mayo, Carne Golf Links, conceived by Eddie Hackett, is a remote treasure that embodies the soul of Irish links golf. Surrounded by towering dunes and sweeping ocean panoramas, it offers one of the most wild and natural golfing experiences on the planet.

What sets northwest Ireland apart is its sense of solitude and discovery. Courses are uncrowded, green fees are reasonable, and the landscapes are raw and untouched. Travelling here is a true golfing pilgrimage—less commercialised than other regions, but equally, if not more, rewarding.

Combined with warm welcomes, charming local towns, and stunning coastal drives, northwest Ireland delivers golf in its most elemental and soul-stirring form. For adventurous golfers seeking genuine links play far from the crowds, this is sacred ground.