Royal County Down Golf Trips and Golf Outings

In the Murlough Nature Reserve, Royal County Down is situated in one of the most picturesque natural settings for links golf anywhere on earth. The links extends along the shores of Dundrum Bay and zigzags back and forth to present a distinctive view from nearly every hole against the spectacular Mountains of Mourne backdrop.

As spectacular a collection of sand dunes as one might conceive is traversed by the tiniest ribbons of fairways. Purple heather and golden gorse surround the fairways; they are stunning to look at but quite punitive for anyone who deviates off the route. The 'bearded' bunkers, which are well-known across the world, have overhanging lips of marram, red fescue, and heather. The greens reject any shot that lacks conviction since they are quick and frequently domed. Any player's ability to play any links using the typical bump and run strategy will be put to the test in this situation.

One of the holes in golf that receives the most photos is the ninth. 260 yards from the tee and a 486 yard par 4, it is played from one side of a large mound down to a fairway that is about 60 feet below. The second shot is taken from the bottom of the slope over two bunkers and onto an elevated green. From the championship tees, it presents the stiffest challenge of any links course. Jimmy Bruen, Ireland's first golfing celebrity, set the record in 1939 with a score of 66. It provides golfers of all skill levels with the chance to play a truly fantastic course with a magnificent backdrop of the nearby mountains and sea from the stableford tees.