Dunfanaghy Golf Club

Dunfanaghy Golf course is one of those courses that is amazing value for money due to its more remote location. About half of the holes have views of the water and beach. It reminded me of Machrihanish on the tip of the Mull of Kintyre and anyone familiar with that course will know that it's very high praise. The course was in very good condition although my view of the greens was slightly masked by the moisture from the morning dew.

In an attempt to increase the difficulty and interest of the course I watched them carving out a new bunker on the 15th fairway (a very dull hole with nothing notable about it other than a small bunker at the front of the green). I hope they continue to add a few more of these in order to make it more of a challenge on a few of holes.

This course is a true hidden gem, away from big resorts like Ballyliffin and Rosapenna, or Portnoo. However this place is stunning, with its slopey and speedy greens, picture perfect holes running along the coast line and a truely captivating layout. Would recommend anyone who can listen, please visit this course, it’s links heaven

Played Dunfanaghy many times over the years, never fails to tick my box. Classy, old style, natural links course that whilst relatively short, can be tricky depending on the wind. Scenery is second to none with the Atlantic ocean on one side and the mountains on the other. Normally 60 euros for a week day green fee, I only paid 15 euros through Golf Now! Bargain price for an early tee time which had the added advantage of a quick round.
Great place....... Highly recommended.

Good course in danger of over priceiing disappointed to see clubhouse and catering not open at 12 noon on a Saturday

Much improved greens compared with this time last year made this round much more enjoyable this time around. The sun shone, the wind blew (mostly helping) and the views over Sheephaven Bay were amazing. The work done on the greens in the last 12 months is to be commended. I will definitely be back.

The course was brilliant, some challenging holes and spectacular ones. Would highly recommend to anyone who is visiting the area.

I found this course to be well laid out and in good order . It has its challenges but nothing that is impossible to over come. Its a great way to introduce first timers. I enjoyed my round alot

.........it’s early January and we’re having a short break in Donegal, it’s unseasonably mild and the Links at Dunfanaghy are resplendent as always, it would be remiss not to get out and feel the breeze of the Atlantic and hopefully rattle a few pars & birdies! Dunfanaghy is a relatively short Links at 5,300 mts but it holds a challenge as tight as any especially if the wind is blowing off the bay! 5 Par 3’s and just the one Par 5, the 16th, belie the difficultly of a true Links, the Par 3 7th is 209 mts and 17th 170, tough in a gale, the picturesque 9th is only 124 but you could use a 7 Iron one day and a Driver the next! Some serious Par 4’s prevail, the 3rd, 8th, 10th across the sea, 14th green tucked in near Clubhouse, and the 28th a lovely finishing Hole, and finally the Par 5 16th, bit of a monster at 500mts, a bogey here would do any day! The Clubhouse has a friendly ambiance and regular locals wee James & Roger enhance the experience with some great stories apres golf! All in all it’s a lovely course to play and you never know you might bump into Paul McGinley former Ryder Cup Captain, his Mum & Dad live in Dunfanaghy!