Rosses Point, County Sligo, Ireland
County Sligo Golf Club
Beneath the flat-topped silhouette of Benbulben, County Sligo Golf Club at Rosses Point is one of the great links of the northwest — a course of sweeping views, natural drama, and a setting that W.B. Yeats himself called the most beautiful in Ireland.
About the Course
County Sligo Golf Club
County Sligo Golf Club was founded in 1894 at Rosses Point, a peninsula that juts into Sligo Bay on the northwest coast of Ireland. The course was redesigned by H.S. Colt — one of the greatest golf architects of the early twentieth century — and his layout has stood the test of time as one of the finest links in the northwest.
The course is set against one of the most dramatic backdrops in Irish golf. Benbulben — the flat-topped mountain that dominates the Sligo landscape and inspired W.B. Yeats — rises to the northeast, while Sligo Bay stretches to the south and the Atlantic opens to the west. The views from the higher holes are extraordinary, and the natural terrain provides a test that is both fair and memorable.
County Sligo has hosted the West of Ireland Championship — one of the most prestigious amateur events in Irish golf — for over a century, and the club has produced some of Ireland's finest amateur golfers. The course is a genuine championship links, demanding in the wind and rewarding to those who play with patience and local knowledge.
By the Numbers
Course Statistics
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The Course
Why It Stands Out
The Benbulben Backdrop
No course in Ireland has a more dramatic backdrop than County Sligo. Benbulben — the flat-topped mountain that inspired W.B. Yeats and defines the Sligo landscape — rises to the northeast, and the views from the higher holes are among the most extraordinary in Irish golf.
H.S. Colt Design
H.S. Colt — the architect behind Sunningdale, Wentworth, and Royal Portrush — redesigned County Sligo in the early twentieth century. His layout uses the natural terrain with the strategic intelligence that defines his greatest work, and the course has a balance and variety that rewards repeated play.
The West of Ireland Championship
County Sligo has hosted the West of Ireland Championship — one of the most prestigious amateur events in Irish golf — for over a century. The club has a deep tradition of competitive golf and has produced some of Ireland's finest amateur players.
The Northwest Links Experience
County Sligo sits at the heart of Ireland's northwest links corridor — a region that remains largely undiscovered by international visitors. The combination of world-class golf, dramatic scenery, and genuine Irish hospitality makes Rosses Point one of the most rewarding destinations in the country.
The Course
Course Views
Extend Your Itinerary
The Northwest Links — Ireland's Wild Atlantic Frontier
County Sligo sits at the heart of Ireland's northwest links corridor. Enniscrone is 22 miles to the south, Carne is 35 miles to the west, and Donegal is 40 miles to the north — making Rosses Point the natural base for a full northwest Atlantic links itinerary.
Golf Travel
How It Is Included
County Sligo is the centrepiece of our Northwest Ireland programme — a collection that explores the wild, unspoiled links of Ireland's Atlantic northwest in a single, purposeful itinerary.
To explore how County Sligo fits into a wider route, visit our Ireland Golf Collection page or our Ireland golf tours page.
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