Many people are aware that Shane Lowry was victorious in the Open here in 2019, but he also won the North of Ireland Amateur Open Championship here in 2008.
The Valley course is a constant flow of surprise and excitement, but perhaps nothing prepares you for the view from the back tee-box on the 18th, atop the dunes and looking out across the bay to Portrush harbour
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This is a brilliant victory by Darren Clarke. To lead from start to finish and become just the fourth player to do the double is a source of huge satisfaction! 👏 👏 Well done
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Somehow, from above, the tee shot on Calamity Corner looks even more challenging than standing on the tee box! One of the best par 3's going, no matter your score, it will live long in the memory.
A throwback to The 148th Open Championship. A week we didn’t want to end!We are looking forward to getting back on to The Links soon, pretending we are holing putts to become The Champion Golf of the Year!
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Hole 16 - 'Calamity': an event causing great and often sudden damage or distress
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The 16th hole on the Dunluce course is both beautiful and terrifying
While much is often said about our renowned 5th hole, let's not overlook the equally breathtaking and immensely challenging 4th hole. Stretching 479 yards, this par 4 exemplifies a perfect blend of beauty and brutality.
Heading down the 18th with the clubhouse in sight - keeping down the left side of the fairway will give you the best line into the green on this tricky finishing hole
A look beyond the Valley and into the town of Portrush.
The work on the course this year will incorporate far more views across the coastline, previously reserved only for the 18th tee.
Changes to The Valley Course: Our General Manager, John Lawler, and Martin Ebert discuss the ongoing work to The Valley Course and why we believe this will continue to take us from strength to strength.
As the project evolves we look forward to sharing more in the coming months
You might be forgiven for not noticing this huge bunker on the 2nd of the Valley, unless you turn around and look back to the tee. Any idea why it's there?
The legendary Arnold Palmer enjoys a cold beer after his round in the 1995 Senior British Open at Royal Portrush Golf Club. Courtesy of Peter Nash Photography
We are over the moon to appear at the top of this list! Everyone at the Club has worked extremely hard over the last number of years for this achievement to happen! Thank you to everyone who has helped us become a…
A closer look at one of the bunkers here on the 1st - deeper than most people expect due to the dramatic elevation change as you approach the green, a very tough up and down if you under club your approach
The stunning 5th hole here on the Dunluce Links with the waves crashing onto White Rocks beach below, it's easy to see why this is one of our most popular spots for a photo!
The back-to-back greens of 13 & 17, basking in the enchanting evening dappled light. The foreground showcases the 17th green, while the 18th fairway gracefully winds to the right of the picture, leading you towards the clubhouse. A sight that never really gets old.
Our picture perfect 5th hole here on the Dunluce Links, White Rocks. A brilliant strategic hole where a long drive over the mounds to the right will be rewarded with a much shorter approach to the green. Beware though, the beach below await anyone going long of the green.
Our new practice putting green (old 18th green on the Dunluce Links) is now in play. Who can remember Jamie Donaldson's birdie to finish off the Irish Open in 2012, Pete Oakley's up and down from sand to win the Senior British Open in 2004, Darren Clark…
Calamity: One of golf's iconic par 3's.
The dell short left of the green provides a safe haven from the perils of a miss short or right. In 1951 Bobby Locke was so terrified of missing right that he bailed out left of the green in every round that week and made par each time.
The elevation change on the 1st hole of the Dunluce is hard to portray. From the fairway there is a steep incline to the green, and the front bunker which protects the green is clearly visible. What's not so visible, is its sneaky little brother hiding away on the left.
One hole-in-one in a round is pretty special but when there are two, that is something else! That’s what happened when Henry Kingsbury and Gordon Howie played our Dunluce Links last week! ✅Same Day ✅Same Course ✅Same Round ✅Same Fourball ‼️TWO HOLE IN ONES‼️
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