Royal Portrush (Dunluce)
Northern Ireland's Open venue — dramatic dunes, ocean views, and the famous Calamity Corner par 3.
About this course
Host of The Open in 2019 and again in 2025. The Dunluce Links winds along the Causeway Coast with cliff-top tee boxes and one of golf's most feared par 3s.
- Next tee times released
- April 2027
- Booking window
- 12-18 months in advance
- How to book
- Online
- Deposit
- 50%
Estimates based on prior seasons — confirm directly with the club.
Visiting golfers consistently praise Royal Portrush for its magnificent Dunluce links, citing its stunning ocean views and the sheer thrill of playing a championship course that is both challenging and immaculately presented. The dramatic dunes, particularly around the iconic 5th and thrilling closing holes, are often highlighted, making it a must-play for those seeking a true links examination and a memorable Irish golf experience.
AI summary of common visitor sentiment
Location
Amenities
- ✓buggies
- ✓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 Antrim
Best paired with
Add one of these to make a great two- or three-day trip — all within a short drive of Royal Portrush (Dunluce).
From our guides
What a round actually costs
Verified 6 Aug 2026sourceEvery rate below was read off Royal Portrush (Dunluce)'s own published fee sheet — not estimated, not averaged.
Payable in full at booking and non-refundable.
Royal Portrush (Dunluce) 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 It is still worth asking about society, resident and off-peak rates when you ring the office; several clubs hold unpublished ones.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.