Rosapenna (St Patrick's Links)
Donegal, Ulster·links·Championship

Rosapenna (St Patrick's Links)

Tom Doak's instant-classic Donegal links — already in many world top-100 lists.

About this course

Built on a vast dunes site beside Sheephaven Bay. Wide fairways, sweeping greens, and one of the most exciting new courses in world golf.

Booking Intel
Weeks
Next tee times released
February 2027
Booking window
6-12 months in advance
How to book
Online
Deposit
25%

Estimates based on prior seasons — confirm directly with the club.

What golfers say

Golfers universally laud St. Patrick's as a truly exhilarating links experience — a modern masterpiece that feels instantly ancient. Its bold, natural routing across towering dunes and through dramatic valleys delivers an unforgettable challenge, often described as wild and exhilarating, even if some find its sheer scale a little overwhelming at times. This is links golf at its most primal and spectacular.

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Location

55.169, -7.829Get directions →

Amenities

  • buggies
  • caddies
  • pro shop
  • clubhouse
  • accommodation

Weather & best time to play

Playing season
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May–September offer the driest weather, longest daylight, and firmest fairways. Shoulder months can deliver bargains and an empty links to yourself.

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Best paired with

Add one of these to make a great two- or three-day trip — all within a short drive of Rosapenna (St Patrick's Links).

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