Portsalon Golf Club — Local services in County Donegal

One of my favourite courses. On a nice day it’s breathtakingly beautiful. Don’t be fooled by the gentle first the front 9 is tough and long in places. The second tee shot must be one of the most spectacular in Ireland with the beach to the left you hit toward the distant hills and over the inlet. If you’re brave you’ll have a flat lie with more water to carry, bottle it and you’re laying up. The front 9 mainly follows the beach out with a couple of brutal par 4s nestled between the dunes. There are some pretty non linksy holes on the back 9 and turf is softer than many links courses. Portasalon is a unique blend of brutality and fun with an aura all of its own. Regardless of the weather and how you’ve played you’re sure of a friendly welcome in the clubhouse, a couple of wise cracks and a good pint. For me...

I "discovered" Portsalon about 30 years ago. It is an enjoyable links experience with stunning beach vistas. The Pro Shop and restaurant are friendly and accommodating. To fully experience Portsalon, I suggest bringing a bathing suit, change in the modest locker room , walk down the parking lot to the tunnel under the 18th fairway , run across the beach, full speed into the bay and you will "enjoy" an eye opening experience.

Portsalon is convenient to Rosapenna via "the bridge to nowhere" and should be included on any trip to...

A really good test, some stunning scenery also overlooking one of the worlds highest rated beaches for much of the course.

Some quirky holes and the layout really takes advantage of the natural landscape. Good value on the green fee in my opinion compared with others in different parts of the country. Word of caution for infrequent golfers if you are off track a little here, odds of finding being...