Carne Golf Links
Hidden-gem links in the wildest dunes in Ireland — a remote, raw, unforgettable round.
About this course
On the Belmullet peninsula, Carne is the last course Eddie Hackett designed and arguably his masterpiece. Towering dunes, almost no flat lies, exceptional value.
- Next tee times released
- March 2027
- Booking window
- 3-6 months in advance
- How to book
- Online
- Deposit
- None
Estimates based on prior seasons — confirm directly with the club.
Golfers consistently praise Carne for its dramatic, untamed linksland, often highlighting the back nine on the Hackett Course for its towering dunes and breathtaking ocean views. While some find the demanding layout and intricate greens a stern test, many are captivated by its rugged beauty and the authentic, unpretentious Irish welcome, making it a bucket-list course for those seeking a true links adventure.
AI summary of common visitor sentiment
Location
Amenities
- ✓caddies
- ✓pro shop
- ✓clubhouse
Weather & best time to play
May–September offer the driest weather, longest daylight, and firmest fairways. Shoulder months can deliver bargains and an empty links to yourself.
Nearby in Mayo
Best paired with
Add one of these to make a great two- or three-day trip — all within a short drive of Carne Golf Links.
From our guides
What a round actually costs
Verified 6 Aug 2026sourceEvery rate below was read off Carne Golf Links's own published fee sheet — not estimated, not averaged.
The best value big-dune links in the country.
Carne Golf Links does not publish a separate rate for Irish affiliated (GUI / ILGF) golfers — the visitor rate above is what an international and a home-based golfer both pay. It is still worth asking about society, resident and off-peak rates when you ring the office; several clubs hold unpublished ones. Caddie fees, buggies and club hire are charged on top of every rate shown.