Rosapenna Golf Resort – Championship Links Golf in Donegal

Overview

Rosapenna Golf Resort is one of Ireland’s most outstanding and historic golfing destinations, located along the breathtaking Sheephaven Bay in County Donegal. Home to three world-class links courses — the Old Tom Morris Links, the Sandy Hills Links, and the acclaimed St Patrick’s Links — Rosapenna is widely regarded as one of the most exceptional multi-course golf resorts in Europe.

The property dates back to 1893 when Old Tom Morris himself laid out the first links here, making Rosapenna one of the oldest true links resorts in the world. The original design has since been refined by legends such as Harry Vardon, James Braid and, more recently, Tom Doak, who has restored and modernised its natural character. The result is an elegant and authentic links that ripples across low dunes, offering classic shot-making and spectacular bay views.

Sandy Hills Links, designed by Pat Ruddy, is a more modern, muscular test carved through towering dunes. It is known for its dramatic routing, elevated tees, rolling fairways and panoramic Atlantic scenery. Strong winds and strategic green complexes make it a thrilling challenge for players seeking a pure links test with intensity and character.

The latest addition, St Patrick’s Links, designed by world-renowned architect Tom Doak, has quickly become one of the highest-rated courses anywhere in the world. Built across an awe-inspiring, expansive dune system, it offers sweeping ocean vistas at every turn, wide fairways, natural contours and immense scale. Frequently ranked among the top new courses globally, it has established Rosapenna as an elite worldwide golf destination.

The resort itself exudes luxury, warmth and traditional Irish hospitality. The modern hotel overlooks Sheephaven Bay and provides elegant rooms, fine dining, a relaxed bar, leisure facilities and stunning sea views. The practice facilities include a driving range, short-game areas and a putting green — all kept to championship standards.

Set amid dramatic coastal scenery, Rosapenna blends history, world-class architecture, natural beauty and exceptional hospitality into a single legendary golf experience. It is a bucket-list destination for any golfer visiting Ireland.