Rosapenna Golf Links, A Century of Design and Perfection

Blessed with being able to be designed by four ofwent straight through them and is a course that
the top names in the annals of Golf History, thewill definitely challenge even the most seasoned
Rosapenna Golf Links has achieved what manygolfer.
golf courses has dreamt of, beauty, greatMeasuring a wide 7,255 yards, this course was
playability and near perfection. Many would saydesigned with championship tournaments
that if the heavens were to design a golf course,considered greatly. Most of the holes in this
this would be it.course feature elevated greens and tees, with
Being a century old, this "mature" golf course hasdrives that go into the natural bowls on the dune
been the discovery and the design of one offloor. The fairways maybe narrow, but the landing
Ireland's most famous golf architect, Old Tomareas are pretty wide.
Collins. Laid out in 1891, old Tom quickly shared hisThe new course runs side by side with the old
discovery to his fellow golfers and soon wasMorris links and offers a pleasant view of the
flocked by great numbers of them to enjoy itsscenery. This course has been awarded by Links
serene beauty and its natural landscape that wasmagazine USA as one of the top ten courses
perfect for a challenging links course.that must be played in Ireland.
Two of those that tested the land were twoRelaxing areas after a game is courtesy of the
golfing greats which shared between them 11newly opened golf pavilion. It offers a very
British Open titles. They went to the Rosapennamodern changing room and a wide and roomy
Golf Links in the early 1900's and added somerestaurant serving the best of what Ireland cuisine
depth to the bunkering and some length to thehas to offer. There is also a lounge area, a billiards
course but were wise to avoid with messing withroom, a conference room and a pro shop where
the greens the great old Tom designed.a golfer can get everything he needs for his
For the century that has passed, the old links stillgame.
remains intact, a great honor to the threeState of the art practice facilities are also being
masters that have superbly provided the designs.offered by the Rosapenna Golf Links which include
Many golfers come to this links expecting toa wide turf teeing area, 2 putting greens, practice
share the glory and the magic that lies betweensand bunker and green, 6 covered bays and a lot
each hole.more. The club pro also offers lessons on a
Sharing the glory with the old links is the newvariety of aspects of the game.
Sandy Hills links of the Rosapenna Golf Links.So when you do finally decide to hop on the plane
Another feather to its cap, this course wasand head off to Ireland, the Rosapenna Golf Links
designed by another master, the famous Patwill be waiting for you to show you what Irish
Ruddy.golfing is all about.
Opened midway in 2003, this piece of land wasJohn Ugoshowa. You are welcome to use this
sculptured by nature to be a golf course and notarticle on yourwebsite or in your ezinesas long as
anything else. The original course avoided the sandyou have a link back to
dunes of the landscape preferring to just line outFor more information on Golf vacation see the
the bunker, the new links course by pat RuddyGolf vacation section of Quickregister.