7,037 yards • Par 71

Royal County Down is regarded by many as THE most beautiful golf course in the world. Tom Watson calls the front nine the best nine holes he has ever played. The course hugs the sea and is in the small, Irish Sea-side village of Newcastle, located about 30 miles south of Belfast. The legendary Tom Morris laid out this course in 1889 and was paid four golden guineas for his work ! The course offers an exhilarating challenge to even the most experienced golfers. The setting of this links course is continually remarked upon for its outstanding beauty. The fact that the course has five blind tee shots and several partially obscured approach shots makes it all the more formidable a challenge to play. This is in addition to its bunkers which have caught many a wayward shot. Professional golfers from all over the world rate Royal County Down as one of the best. After playing it you will realise why!

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