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Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Resort
Downings, County Donegal · Ireland
A links resort on Sheephaven Bay in Donegal with three courses, a 70-room hotel and a 12-hole Academy course. Day visitors can book tee times.
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The courses
| Course | Holes | Par | Length | Designer | Opened | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Tom Morris Links | Old Tom Morris | 1893 | links | |||
| Sandy Hills Links | Pat Ruddy | links | ||||
| St. Patrick's Links | 18 | Tom Doak | links | |||
| Academy course | 12 |
Blank cells: the club does not state it on its website.
Visitors
Day visitors book tee times online; Stay & Play guests have golf booked as part of their package.
Practice and lessons
- Practice ground
- 12-hole Academy course
Clubhouse
- Bar
- Golf shop
Good to know
- St Patrick's Links is walking only; buggies are not permitted.
- St Patrick's Links is four miles from the resort and no shuttle is provided.
- Old Tom Morris Links is open all winter under winter restrictions; Sandy Hills closes 30 November to 19 March 2027.
History and heritage
Sources: the club’s own website, checked 2026-11-14
Around the course
Hotels nearby, by straight-line distance.
Stay
- Rosapenna Hotel & Golf ResortLinks golf resort hotel · on site
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