Donegal Golf Club
Designed
Eddie Hackett, Pat Ruddy
Founded
1960
Holes
18
Par
73
Length (Yd)
7453
Types
Links
Donegal Golf Club
Donegal Golf Club, often referred to as Murvagh, is a renowned championship links course located in the northwest of Ireland, near Donegal Town. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean and enveloped by the Bluestack Mountains, the course offers one of the most majestic and tranquil settings for golf in Ireland. Designed by the legendary course architect Eddie Hackett and later refined by Pat Ruddy, Donegal Golf Club is celebrated for its expansive layout, which stretches across a narrow peninsula flanked by pine forests and the sea. The course is characterized by its large, undulating greens, sweeping fairways, and strategic bunkering, all of which are naturally integrated into the rugged coastal landscape. Donegal provides a rigorous test of golf, demanding both precision and power. The wind plays a significant role here, adding to the challenge and requiring golfers to exhibit skillful shot-making and adaptability.