Widely regarded as the late Eddie Hackett's finest creation alongside Waterville Golf Links, Carne Golf Links made a huge splash in 2006 as the Highest New Entry in Golf World's Top 100.
Carne's newer Wild Atlantic Dunes course serves up eighteen of the most spectacular links holes in North West Ireland, combining the back nine of Hackett's original routing with the Kilmore nine. Much of the routing hugs the Atlantic edge and the views across Blacksod Bay are properly special.
Set on an unspoilt stretch of County Mayo, Carne is links golf in its purest form. The dunes are the headline act, towering over fairways and greens and creating some wonderfully intimidating tee shots. If you enjoy working the ball in the wind, picking sensible lines and accepting the odd blind shot, you'll love it. If you prefer target golf with everything laid out in front of you, you might find it a stern day out.
Either way, it's a brilliant stop on a North West Ireland itinerary and one that feels a world away from the busier links routes. Include Carne on your next Ireland Golf Break and we'll help you build a route with the right mix of links tests and travel time.
Who is this for?
Golfers or groups seeking an authentic, remote links experience in North West Ireland, combining dramatic dunescapes with strategic, old-school routing on one of Eddie Hackett's most celebrated designs.
Who is it best for?
Serious golfers and links enthusiasts who appreciate natural, undulating terrain, are comfortable with blind shots and elevation changes, and want to play a Top 100 course away from the crowds of the south and east coasts.
