Golf Breaks Donegal - From €199
Donegal is home to some stunning golf courses, with scenic backdrops of rugged coastlines, mountains, and rolling green landscapes. Staying at Jackson’s Hotel or the Villa Rose Hotel offers the perfect base for a golfing holiday in Donegal, with easy access to both local and world-renowned courses. We have relationships with all the courses & here are a few notable courses near the hotels:
Ballybofey & Stranorlar Golf Club
Location: About a 5-minute drive from Jackson’s Hotel.
Course: This 18-hole parkland course is well-maintained and known for its lush fairways and beautiful views of the Bluestack Mountains. It’s a relatively flat course, which makes it accessible to players of all skill levels.
Facilities: The club offers a clubhouse with a bar and restaurant, a pro shop, and rental services for clubs and carts.
Donegal Golf Club (Murvagh)
Location: Around a 40-minute drive from Ballybofey.
Course: Often regarded as one of the finest links courses in Ireland, Donegal Golf Club offers 18 challenging holes with breath taking views of the Atlantic Ocean and Donegal Bay. The course, designed by Eddie Hackett, features natural sand dunes, rolling fairways, and undulating greens.
Facilities: The club provides a full range of amenities, including a clubhouse with a restaurant, bar, and pro shop. Lessons and equipment rentals are also available.
Rosapenna Golf Resort
Location: Approximately 1 hour’s drive from Ballybofey.
Course: Rosapenna offers two championship links courses, the Old Tom Morris Links and the Sandy Hills Links, both of which are highly regarded. The courses are known for their challenging layouts, scenic beauty, and impeccable maintenance.
Facilities: Rosapenna features a luxurious clubhouse, dining options, and a golf academy with state-of-the-art practice facilities.
Narin & Portnoo Links
Location: About an hour’s drive from Jackson’s Hotel.
Course: This 18-hole links course has been recently redesigned and boasts stunning views over Gweebarra Bay. With challenging holes and natural sand dunes, it’s a favourite for those looking for a true links golf experience.
Facilities: The club offers a clubhouse with dining, a pro shop, and rental services for clubs and carts.