What can be said of the mighty Strand Course? Dubbed as ‘the sleeping giant’, do you dare to tackle it! It is without doubt one of the very top true links golf courses in Ireland. It easily stands alongside the two Ulster Royals, Portrush and County Down. The brainchild of Willie Park Jr and Des Giffin (in whose honour the 6th hole has been renamed), ably assisted by undulating dunes, the run off bunkers, rolling fairways and tricky manicured greens.
A ‘true test of golf’ is a much overused phrase, but in this case it is a reflection of the variety and ingenuity of the shots required to get round this masterpiece of a golf course.
The views from almost every hole are quite simply, magical. The Atlantic is never very far away and the beauty of the course has to be seen to be believed. It is a treat that will take a very long time, if ever, to fade from the golfers memory. The jewel in the Portstewart crown.
Contact Portstewart Golf Club - The Strand at +44 (0) 28 7083 2015 for more information and details on holding a golf outing at the course.
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Contact Portstewart Golf Club - The Strand at +44 (0) 28 7083 2015.
Very few times have I said of a course, “I can play this course the rest of my life and I'll be fine if I play no other.” I have played at Port Stewart twice before in my life and yes, I'd be just fine and dandy living in this coastal town and play these three courses for the remainder of my days. ...
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