Cruit Island Golf Club

Brace yourself for a lengthy and curve-filled narrow road drive to get there, but it is totally worth it! The course is remote, and there is not much at all in the near vicinity so bring anything you might need. The clubhouse has a bar and coffee machine. Trolleys are 5euro each, and you have to get tokens from the proshop. The single staff member was very nice and helpful. The course is nine holes with two tee boxes for most holes to make 18. Three holes have a blind drive, but there are posts to mark the target line. Still, the first time you play the course, you will be feeling your way around. Course was in very good shape and greens rolled very well. Holes are not very long, and good drives will get you close to the greens, several of which will require blind pitch shots to reach. Play the first nine and enjoy the amazing views if the weather is good - we had clear skies with some blowing drifts of fog. Play the second nine for a good score. The infamous Par 3 (number 6/15) does not disappoint - an amazing golf hole that requires a clean shot over a rocky shoreline and sea cliffs. It is a great golf course to experience.

It was the very first time I played a true links course and because of the conditions (wind & rain) it was quite a challenge. Loved every minute of playing at Cruit Iskand, the scenery is breathtaking , quite a few blind shots and the greens were like carpets.

Will I recommend this course? For sure!

And I just booked a tee time to play it again tomorrow

Lovely course with great variation in layout. Fabulous views of the Donegal coast. Alot of blind holes, so it was unclear whether you could play or hold. Next tees a bit close to green.

A delightful short links course wrapped around some of Donegal's finest scenery. I would defy you not to be bowled over by the beauty of this setting; the views from several elevated tees run the risk of distracting you from a focus on where your ball should be going. It's a short track but tricky enough for all that; several blind drives can lead to trouble. Highly recommended for the course and the warm welcome that awaits you at the clubhouse.

Very good course we recommend that if you get the chance play the course.

We would recommend that you have an electric trolley or hire a golf buggy as the course is quite hilly.

We had lunch in the club house after the game and sat at a table over looking the 19th green, lovely.

The Pebble Beach of Ireland. Outstanding links course and un believably inexpensive.

I had read good things about the course then the locals I spoke to raved about it. It totally lived up to the hype!! If you need manicured tee boxes, fairways, etc. Cruitt is not for you. If you want a traditional links course with amazing views, look up Cruitt when you're in County Donegal, you won't be disappointed!

Fantastic wee course really enjoyed it.views are outstanding well worth the 2 and half hour drive.will be back

I was staying on Cruit Island with my family and discovered there was a very interesting looking 9 hole course at the top of the island and so took a half set of clubs to hopefully sneak in 9 holes one morning, so glad I did.

I looked at the weather and picked a morning that looked the calmest wind wise (and dryest ideally ). Fran at the clubhouse was very welcoming and looked to hook me up with a three ball teeing off before me which was thoughtful. I was happy to just enjoy the sunny morning and have an easy 9 holes practicing shots enjoying views, before getting back to head out for next Donegal family exploring day.

There are many blind shots so following the three ball was very useful and their pace was ideal for me to take my time and enjoy my shots ( including my spare mulligan when needed!)

All the 9 holes are so different and although appear short ( 330yds average par 4's) they all have their various characters waiting to catch you out ( some holes more suprising than others on first play) and so are all hard to par or indeed birdie etc even with a calm day - a normal windy day and good luck to you and your game!

The greens are great and true which is always important and match the holes well with the tougher holes having a less challenging green and the 'seemingly' easier holes introducing themselves on the green!

Playing the course blind I hit numerous tee shots that released a shudder of doom based on numerous experiences playing around the many East Lothian links courses. Then on coming over the rise discover that the creators of the course were aware of this possibility and although not great, you first of all find your ball and you also still have half a chance, rather than no chance. This i feel sums up the course for me - it is a clever course that is tough but fair and situated in the best setting I have ever played.

Although it's a much shorter course, in many ways Cruit Island reminds me a lot of my first golf course played, Dooks in Kerry. Undulating fairways, small greens, lots of blind shots and scenery from heaven to distract you. Don't go out expecting to shoot a score, especially on a first visit. A deep breath, take it all in, relax and have fun. Enjoy! :)

Great golf course. Magnificent views. Challenging course. signage could be improved. Some blind holes where bells would be helpful.

Honestly, words cannot describe this place. If I believed in God, I would think this was his magnum opus. Paradise.

We had a beautiful day, very windy which added to the course. Greens true and fast. Overall really enjoyed the round.