Rhyme & Reason: Northwest Ireland
The Northwest Coast of Ireland not only has some stunning links courses but a wealth of history and culture. But one of the many joys I experienced here, was the quiet sanctuary among the dunes of Sligo and Donegal
A golfing trip to the Emerald Eye can make even the stoutest of hearts go misty-eyed.
We start our sojourn through this special place with Sligo's warm welcome and lyrical asides, then head for the peninsula-straddling Donegal and some tough but fair sand dunes.
Next, it's the baby of the bunch, Sandy Hills, which more than lives up to its reputation, followed by something of a transcendental experience at Ballyliffin's two courses, the Old Links and Glashedy.
Ireland has never been so popular as a golfing destination, and it's easy to see why.
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