Widely regarded as a great championship golf course, Co Sligo successfully combines gorgeous scenery and competitive play. Views of Benbulben eclipsing the northern skyline and of rolling green hills set before the Atlantic Ocean make Co Sligo one of the most beautiful links in Ireland. Yet don’t be too mesmerized by the course’s natural beauty as you will need full concentration to survive this difficult course.

 

The 17th hole is the signature hole. The long par-4 calls for an accurate drive to the right of the fairway followed by play to the left up a steep uphill to the green. The challenge doesn’t end there, though, as the green is preceded by a steep slope that rejects any short approach, sending it back towards the fairway. The course has hosted the Irish Close, the Irish Professional Matchplay Championship, as well as every West of Ireland amateur championship since 1923.