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A rollicking journey over
some of the world’s best linksland.

Running up and through some of the most breathtaking dunes in Ireland, Sandy Hills offers some of the most remarkable scenery at Rosapenna, with stunning views of both the Old Tom Morris Links and Sheephaven Bay that will have you reaching for your camera regularly.

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A grand modern links on some of the most spectacular dunes in Ireland.

Perennially ranked as one of the finest in the country, Sandy Hills Links, created by designer Pat Ruddy, was the second course to open at Rosapenna, and features remarkable vistas and breathtaking scenery, with holes that capture your imagination—and sometimes your breath. Great golf abounds here, and there’s no question that after tackling holes like the 10th, which turns towards the water and plays through a fairway surrounded by sprawling dunes, you’ll want to head right back to the first tee to try it all again.

“This is pretty wild land to build a golf course on and,” wrote Top100golfer.com. Where other architects may have taken a slightly more gentle approach, Ruddy has been bold and brave.”

Sandy Hills Links aerial view
Sandy Hills Links aerial view

“I think Sandy Hills is one of the great examples of course design from the last 25 years. It makes the very most of this dramatic coastal landscape, delivering a superb variety of unique, memorable and challenging golf holes.”

– Golf Monthly

Golfers walking the fairways at Rosapenna

STAY & PLAY AT ROSAPENNA

Three distinct links. One unforgettable stay.

Whether you’re planning a bucket-list trip or a return visit with your regular fourball, there’s no better base for links golf in Donegal. With 70 beautifully appointed rooms—many overlooking the fairways or Sheep Haven Bay—plus a welcoming restaurant and bar for well-earned stories after your round, Rosapenna is built for unforgettable golfing escapes.

Stay at the hotel and enjoy savings on your golf experience at the resort. Great golf. Outstanding accommodations in a spectacular location. That’s Rosapenna.