Royal Portrush Golf Club

WHY IT BELONGS IN THE CONVERSATION

A championship story on the Causeway Coast.

The club began as the County Club in May 1888. Royal patronage followed in 1892 and the Royal Portrush name was adopted in 1895. Its development reflects the growth of Portrush as a coastal destination, with golf becoming part of the town’s identity.

The Dunluce Links connects that local history with one of the game’s largest stages. The Open was played here in 1951, 2019 and 2025. The club’s Valley Links provides a second distinct course. A visit is best planned around the particular links you intend to play, the available visitor times and the exposed conditions on the Causeway Coast.

1. 1888County Club formed.
2. 1895Royal Portrush name adopted.
3. 1951 / 2019 / 2025The Open staged on the Dunluce Links.

History source: the club’s published account

Plan your round.

Course Rating and Slope measure difficulty from a specific set of tees; they are separate from course style, tournament history or a golfer’s review score. Where we haven’t verified a current scorecard, we leave those numbers unstated.

For a day on an exposed course, choose headwear for the actual forecast. Merino brings natural comfort; selected WINDSTOPPER® styles add wind protection, while AG11 and AG12 provide waterproof GORE-TEX® construction.