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Royal County Down Golf Club (Championship)
Newcastle, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Royal County Down Golf Club (Championship) in Newcastle, Northern Ireland — a private 1890 links rated 4.9 by Hole19 golfers. See reviews on Hole19.
Description
Rated 4.9 by 70+ Hole19 golfers, Royal County Down Golf Club (Championship) ranks among the most highly regarded links courses on the platform. Located in Newcastle, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, it opened in 1890 and plays to par 71 across 18 holes, stretching between 6,668 and 7,206 yards. The layout runs through sand dunes laced with purple heather and golden gorse, with bearded bunkers and domed greens defining the challenge throughout. Hole 9, a 486-yard par 4, drops from an elevated tee down to a fairway some 60 feet below and 260 yards from the tee, giving a clear sense of the terrain's scale. Access is private.
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Chris ShawJune 05, 2026Best course in the world
Richard MaginnFebruary 27, 2025I’m
Pearse TolanMay 25, 2023Not a bad hole in the place. An excellent golfing challenge and not for the faint hearted. Stunning scenery and excellent staff.
Peter SavageAugust 05, 2022Most prefect course I’ve ever played. The weather was great.
Rafa EndeizaApril 15, 2019Link duro y muy natural. Búnkers espectacularmente bonitos.
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