Royal County Down

Royal County Down Golf Club has built a formidable reputation over the course of a century and is now commonly considered as the world's second-best course.

Royal County Down, as one of the pinnacles of Northern Ireland links golf, is set in the Murlough Nature Reserve, with the Mourne Mountains providing a spectacular backdrop that adds to the experience.

Royal County Down has been at the forefront of both amateur and professional golf as a prior host of The Walker Cup, The Amateur Championship, The Curtis Cup, and The Senior Open.

The Irish Open, hosted by Rory McIlroy, was held at The Championship Links in 2015, and Denmark's Soren Kjeldsen won in a playoff against Bernd Wiesberger and Eddie Pepperell after they were tied on -2 after four rounds of golf.

Location: Newcastle, Co. Down, Northern Ireland
Length: 7,186 yards
Par: 71
Designed by: George L. Ballie, Old Tom Morris, Harry Vardon, Harry Colt
Established: 1890