Steeped in golfing history, these two excellent courses are set in a delightful and friendly location.
At a glance
Golf courses
In June 2003 the new Sandy Hill Links course opened and now that Rosapenna has 36 holes of sensational seaside golf, it is truly a world class links resort.
In June 2003 the new Sandy Hill Links course opened and now that Rosapenna has 36 holes of sensational seaside golf, it is truly a world class links resort.
Sandy Hills (Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Links)
Designed by the extremely talented Pat Ruddy, Sandy Hills has been laid out on the dunes above the existing Old Tom Morris course. This 18 hole championship course measures in at 7,155 yards and is destined to become one of the outstanding links courses in Ireland.
18 Holes, Par 71, Yardage 7155. Links.
| Hole | White | Yellow | Par | SI | Ladies | Par | SI |
| 1 | 461 | 434 | 4 | 3 | 345 | 4 | 5 |
| 2 | 411 | 398 | 4 | 5 | 315 | 4 | 13 |
| 3 | 162 | 123 | 3 | 15 | 111 | 3 | 7 |
| 4 | 346 | 301 | 4 | 13 | 238 | 4 | 11 |
| 5 | 445 | 417 | 4 | 7 | 337 | 4 | 1 |
| 6 | 390 | 343 | 4 | 1 | 327 | 4 | 15 |
| 7 | 182 | 174 | 3 | 17 | 129 | 3 | 17 |
| 8 | 487 | 424 | 5 | 11 | 380 | 5 | 9 |
| 9 | 391 | 375 | 4 | 9 | 295 | 4 | 3 |
| Out | 3275 | 2989 | 35 | | 2477 | 35 | |
| 10 | 365 | 306 | 4 | 4 | 258 | 4 | 12 |
| 11 | 166 | 139 | 3 | 10 | 124 | 3 | 10 |
| 12 | 330 | 308 | 4 | 8 | 250 | 4 | 16 |
| 13 | 510 | 495 | 5 | 16 | 405 | 5 | 2 |
| 14 | 321 | 260 | 4 | 18 | 231 | 4 | 18 |
| 15 | 400 | 371 | 4 | 6 | 308 | 4 | 8 |
| 16 | 140 | 128 | 3 | 12 | 102 | 3 | 14 |
| 17 | 455 | 444 | 5 | 14 | 398 | 5 | 4 |
| 18 | 394 | 347 | 4 | 2 | 315 | 4 | 6 |
| In | 3081 | 2798 | 36 | | 2391 | 36 | |
| Total | 6356 | 5787 | 71 | | 4868 | 71 | |
The Old Tom Morris (Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Links)
Originally designed by four-time Open winner Old Tom Morris in 1893, the course was tweaked to perfection by the renowned James Braid and Harry Vardon. Rosapenna is, to this day, one of the great natural golf courses in Ireland. Only three of the 18 greens had to be laid as the other 15 are a vindication of Tom Morris's judgement of the turf. It is a classic old style links with detailed bunkering and delightful greens.
18 Holes, Par 70, Yardage 6476. Links.
| Hole | White | Yellow | Par | SI | Ladies | Par | SI |
| 1 | 318 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 257 | 4 | 10 |
| 2 | 419 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 359 | 4 | 2 |
| 3 | 455 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 412 | 5 | 14 |
| 4 | 392 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 339 | 4 | 8 |
| 5 | 323 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 224 | 4 | 16 |
| 6 | 198 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 128 | 3 | 12 |
| 7 | 419 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 326 | 4 | 4 |
| 8 | 515 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 421 | 5 | 6 |
| 9 | 191 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 136 | 3 | 18 |
| Out | 3230 | | 35 | | 2602 | 36 | |
| 10 | 552 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 481 | 5 | 3 |
| 11 | 423 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 411 | 5 | 9 |
| 12 | 340 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 328 | 4 | 1 |
| 13 | 481 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 419 | 5 | 13 |
| 14 | 126 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 110 | 3 | 15 |
| 15 | 412 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 373 | 5 | 11 |
| 16 | 167 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 132 | 3 | 17 |
| 17 | 362 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 322 | 4 | 7 |
| 18 | 383 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 315 | 4 | 5 |
| In | 3246 | | 35 | | 2891 | 38 | |
| Total | 6476 | | 70 | | 5493 | 74 | |
Accommodation
The 4* Rosapenna hotel creates a warm and friendly atmosphere for visitors to relax and enjoy themselves in comfort. Seafood is a speciality at the hotel.
Rosapenna, with a warm and friendly welcome creates a congenial atmosphere for visitors to relax and enjoy themselves in 4* comfort. In 2009, there will be 20 new well appointed and large suites to add to the 52 rooms at the moment. Tranquil lounges and elegant dining areas overlooking the bay combine to set the wonderful ambience. Enjoy the culinary delights that Rosapenna has to offer, with the local fishing village of Downings nearby, the seafood is fresh, plentiful and the hotel's specialty. Whatever your taste, the hotel has earned a reputation for turning the fresh local produce into cuisine of international standard. Leisure facilities include an indoor pool, whirlpool and steam room, tennis courts, a snooker room and a health and beauty salon.
Did you know?
The Old Tom Morris Course was originally designed by four-time Open winner Old Tom Morris in 1893.
Location
45 mins from Derry Airport
Maps and directions