Bundoran Golf Club sits on a dramatic cliff-top headland jutting into Donegal Bay, just five minutes' walk from the town centre and right on the Wild Atlantic Way. Established in 1894, it's a par 70 links with firm, fast greens where good decisions matter as much as good swings.
The setting is the headline. You'll play with panoramic views over the bay and the Dartry Mountains behind you. On calmer days you can watch surfers working the breaks below, spot seals on the rocks and see walkers tackling the famous Roguey Walk as it runs alongside the course. When the wind gets up, which it often does out here, the course shows its teeth and you'll earn every par with smart club selection and a bit of creativity.
The layout makes the most of the natural movement of the land, with holes that ask you to shape shots, flight the ball down and use the ground. Keep an eye out for gorse and rough that punish anything drifting offline, and don't be surprised if putts break more than you first read on these quick surfaces. Harry Vardon is credited with the design and you feel his philosophy of giving pleasure to golfers of all abilities in the variety of holes and the playable, running links turf.
If you're after a proper Donegal links experience without needing transfers or long drives, Bundoran is an easy win for a golf break based in a lively seaside town. Fancy ticking off another Wild Atlantic Way links? Include Bundoran on your next Donegal golf break.
Who is this for?
Golfers who want authentic Irish links on a scenic stretch of the coast with the town, food and pints within walking distance.
Who is it best for?
Players who enjoy wind-affected, strategic golf and groups looking to combine golf with exploring Donegal's coastline.
