Sitting on Ireland’s Atlantic coast beside the lively village of Strandhill, Strandhill Golf Club is a proper, natural links—dunes, sea air, undulating fairways and that ever-present wind that keeps you thinking on every shot. With Knocknarea Mountain rising behind the course and big coastal views throughout, it’s a brilliant choice for golfers who want an authentic west coast links day that feels memorable, relaxed, and unmistakably Irish.
Strandhill is the kind of links that rewards commitment and imagination. The dunes create constantly changing stances and sightlines, and the turf invites you to use the ground game—low runners, flighted irons, and bump-and-runs that feel perfectly suited to the sea breeze. Wind direction can transform the challenge from one day to the next, so good course management matters: pick your line, trust it, and stay patient when the course asks a question. It’s a par 70 that’s both challenging and hugely enjoyable, with a great rhythm to the round and a setting that does the heavy lifting—Atlantic coastline in front, Knocknarea behind, and that “only in the North West” feel from first tee to last.
Book your round at Strandhill Golf Club with 18Ireland and enjoy a true Atlantic links experience—big scenery, natural dunes, and a proper west coast golf day that’s as memorable as it is enjoyable.
