John Smith

I really enjoyed this course. We only got to play the opening 9 holes, as we had to catch a flight, but some beautiful holes and in very good condition for mid February. I suppose when you are the 'sister' course of the mighty <A href="/golf-course/royal-portrush-dunluce" target=_self>Dunluce</A>, you will tend to get over looked, but this really is a lovely golf course, and well worth playing. I expect if it was located anywhere else it would be heralded with more gusto. I'll be back in June to play all 18. 

We played Royal Portrush on a windy day last week (February 2011). There are restrictions on play during the winter months, to protect the fairways. You have to lift your ball and place it at the side, in the semi rough, before taking your next shot. This did not detract from what is quite simply an incredible golf course. I was not expecting the course to be so dry, as it was mid February, but the fairways were in good condition, and the greens were surprisingly fresh. Each hole is a true test, with the stretch from hole 4 to hole 8 quite exceptional. It is rare that I go to a course and I can remember every hole, but Portrush is one of those courses. The clubhouse was very nice, and the staff very welcoming. It has a very old world feeling. You walk into the clubhouse and you can feel the history of this special place, with pictures of past champions and some beautiful silverware. I would recommend this course to anyone. One of my favorites and I enjoyed it so much I am planning to come back in June to play it again. Also, take a look at their sister course next door, <A href="/golf-course/royal-portrush-valley" target=_self>Rathmore</A>. It's a lovely course too. 