Laurel Cottage is ideally suited for both the serious player and the more casual player. We have 3 courses close to the cottage offering a variety of challenges.
Cloughaneely Golf club in Falcarragh is our closest just 2 miles from the cottage. It is a peaceful parkland course opened in 1995 with beautifully manicured greens and spectacular views as you play the 9 holes. Each is named after the view from the tee. Green fees are around 20 euro.
Dunfanaghy Golf Club is just a 15 minute drive from the cottage. It is an 18 hole true links course laid out in 1905 by 6 times British Open winner, Harry Vardon. The course runs behind Killahoey beach up the the picturesque fishing harbour of Portnablagh with the cliffs of Horn Head always visible to seaward and Muckish and the Derryveigh mountains on the other. Green fees are 30 - 40 euro. 2 holes need you to play over the beach .... just for a bit more challenge on those breezy days.
The Beat
The 9th hole is Dunfanaghy's signature hole. This is without doubt one of the most stunning short par 3’s you are ever likely to come across, with breath taking views of Horn Head and Sheep Haven Bay from the tee. The hole measures 132 yards and the tee shot is played over the beach below from an elevated tee box. A solitary bunker to the front left, protects the green.
Cruit Island Golf Club is set in a spectacular location on Cruit Island in Donegal's Gaeltacht. The course opened in 1986 and the undulating 9 holes offer a unique challenge to any golfer. Also, you just never know when Daniel O'Donnell might be out on the course or sitting at the next table in the clubhouse. Green fees are 20 euro and like Dunfanaghy the course is playable all year round.
If you just want a bit of craic there is also a par 3 course in Creeslough. Clubs are available for hire and there is a restaruant on site.