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Portstewart Golf Club
Portstewart, County Londonderry, United Kingdom
18 Holes · Par 71 · Visitor green fees are published by the club only and other sources show different figures; none published here · Links
— About
About Portstewart Golf Club
Portstewart Golf Club is a links club at Portstewart in County Londonderry, and the Strand is its championship course. It plays to par 71, or 73 from some tees. The front nine runs through large dunes, with elevated tee shots and views toward the Strand beach, and the back nine drops onto flatter ground beside the River Bann. Run-off bunkers, rolling fairways and undulating dune ground give the course its character, and it is regarded as an elite Irish links.
- Jon Rahm won the 2017 Irish Open on the Strand.
- The Amateur Championship was played here in 2014, shared with Royal Portrush, and the British Ladies Amateur followed in 2015.
- The club also has the Riverside and Old courses.
- Royal Portrush and Castlerock are close by.
History of Portstewart Golf Club
Portstewart Golf Club was founded in 1894. Willie Park Jr reworked the course in the early 1920s, and in the 1980s the club acquired the Thistly Hollow duneland. Des Giffin routed seven holes through it, the 2nd to the 8th, and they opened in 1992.
Signature holes at Portstewart Golf Club
The 1st is played from an elevated tee toward the Strand beach, with an approach between dunes, and it is regarded as a great opener. Giffin routed the holes from the 2nd to the 8th through the Thistly Hollow dunes.
When to play Portstewart Golf Club
Visitors play the Strand through the year, and booking in advance is recommended. The course is close to Royal Portrush and Castlerock.
Playing Portstewart Golf Club: tips
Book tee times online through the club's booking system. The club's address is 117 Strand Road, Portstewart. Check the club's visitor rates page for the current green fee, because rates change by season. Buggies are allowed only with a medical certificate.
Visit Portstewart Golf Club
117 Strand Road, Portstewart, County Londonderry BT55 7PG
Portstewart, County Londonderry, United Kingdom
— FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Portstewart Golf Club
Can I take a golf cart on the Strand?
Only with a medical certificate.
Can I hire a caddie or trolley?
Yes. The club has caddies and trolleys available.
Is the opening hole really that good?
The 1st is regarded as a great opener, with an elevated tee toward the beach and an approach between dunes.