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Rosapenna Golf Hotel
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45 Hole Links |
| Course Facts: |
Address
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Downings
Co. Donegal |
Secretary/Manager: |
Frank T. Casey |
| Captain: |
Tony McBride |
| Lady Captain: |
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| Telephone: |
074-9155301 |
President: |
Seamus Gallagher |
| Public No: |
074-9155301 |
Vice-Captain: |
Michael McBride |
| Fax: |
074-9155128 |
Hon.
Secretary: |
Michael Bonner |
| E-mail: |
rosapenna@eircom.net |
Club
Pro: |
Bryan Patterson |
| Website: |
www.rosapennagolflinks.ie |
Hon. Treasurer: |
Michael McBride |
| Founded: |
1893 |
Designed by: |
Old Tom Morris & Pat Ruddy |
Open for membership. Societies
are welcome and group rates are available. (16+) |
| Membership: |
450 |
Course opening hours: |
Daylight hours |
| Green
Fees Midweek: |
€50/75 |
Clubhouse opening hours: |
8.00am to Dusk |
| Green Fees Weekends & B.H.: |
€50/75 |
Mobile phones: |
Not on course or in clubhouse |
| Green Fees With a Member: |
€40/45 |
Dress Code: |
Neat casual, no denim |
| Green Fees For Opens: |
€25 |
Catering: |
Full catering facilities |
| Practice Area: |
Yes |
Days to Avoid: |
None (phone in advance) |
| Club Hire: |
Yes |
Green Fees and Societies
Welcome: |
Midweek & Weekends |
| Buggy Hire: |
Yes |
Pre-booking for open
tournaments: |
14 Days in advance |
| Soft spikes: |
Yes |
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| Course Description: |
Rosapenna has the distinction of being
discovered by Old Tom Morris who laid out course for Earl Leitrim
in 1891. Other legendry golf architects have followed with modifications and
improvements, such as Harry Vardon, James Braid, the late great Eddie Hackett &Pat Ruddy. All helped create 36 finest links holes to be found
anywhere. Situated on 800, acres, in this magnificent part of the country,
with a 4 star family-run hotel site. Originally an old world Norwegian style
stood. It burned to ground 1962. and was replaced with a modern structure with the highest standard
indoor leisure facilities. Rosapenna is very popular with visitors and societies
alike golfer are assured of welcome memorable game of golf in this haven of
North West Donegal.
Rosapenna has added a new 18-holes "The Sandy Links"
the creation of Pat Ruddy, I haven't had the pleasure of playing it but a Ruddy
design will certainly bring me back, and this is one of Pats last designs. Societies are welcome and group rates available. Rosapenna's Sandy Hills was voted the No. 44-ranked golf
course in Ireland, by “Golf Digest Ireland” in 2008. Rosapenna's Sandy Hills was voted No. 24 Links/Shoreline Course in
Ireland by "Backspin" Irelands leading Golf magazine in 2008, the panel
comprised of a selection of 52 Professional and amateur golfers throughout
Ireland.
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| Open
& Major fixtures 2008: |
Event |
Start |
Finish |
Type |
Duration |
No fixtures until 2009. |
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| Club History |
Instituted 1895, affiliated 1898. The "Sportsman's Holiday Guide" in 1897 records, "The Rosapenna golf links were discovered quite by chance by Tom Morris of St. Andrews. A few years ago, this veteran golfer, being employed by the late Lord Leitrim to lay out a nine-hole course in the neighbourhood of the Manor House. After completing his task, was taken to Rosapenna to see the beautiful scenery to be found there. His practiced eye was at once struck by the adaptability of the ground to the requirements of the game and with his prophetic instinct he predicted before long the redcoats would be seen driving the gutta over the fine slopes. There are eighteen-holes and circuit is about three and a half miles. It has been found necessary to lay only three greens, the other fifteen being natural and remarkable for their size and quality. The turf is excellent and of a true golf nature. There is no clubhouse the first tee and home green being the hotel door."
In a letter to Lionel Hewson from the Earl of Leitrim, he states that the course had been started in 1891 by his father, with the help of Tom Morris. In 1906, Harry Vardon suggested some new holes "to compensate for the new, rubber-core ball." He was followed by James Braid with further modifications. In 1990 the late great Eddie Hackett added another eight new holes. Pat Ruddy has just completed another ten holes, giving Rosapenna a second 18-hole links.
The first President was C. J. Stewart, the Captain was A. Manning, the Hon. Secretary was Rev. M. Vance and the patrons were the Earl of Leitrim and the Earl of Dartmouth.
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| Location |
2 miles west of Carrigart follow the signpost for Downings.
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| Members
Achievements |
R. McGee was a credible joint 3rd in the Irish Boys' Close Championship at Malahide Golf Club on Friday 24th August 2007, shooting rounds of 72, 73 and 70 and 74 for a total of 289. He
finished 3 shots behind the Champion Gary McGrane from The Royal Dublin Golf
Club. This is very encouraging to see this magnificent Links in North
Donegal producing good young players.
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| Card of
the Old Course (metres) |
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| Hole No |
White |
Par |
Index |
Red |
Par |
Index |
| 1 |
291 |
4 |
11 |
234 |
4 |
10 |
| 2 |
383 |
4 |
5 |
326 |
4 |
2 |
| 3 |
416 |
4 |
1 |
375 |
5 |
14 |
| 4 |
358 |
4 |
9 |
308 |
4 |
8 |
| 5 |
295 |
4 |
15 |
204 |
4 |
16 |
| 6 |
181 |
3 |
17 |
116 |
3 |
12 |
| 7 |
383 |
4 |
3 |
296 |
4 |
4 |
| 8 |
471 |
5 |
7 |
383 |
5 |
6 |
| 9 |
175 |
3 |
13 |
124 |
3 |
18 |
| Out |
2,953 |
35 |
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2,366 |
36 |
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| 10 |
505 |
5 |
10 |
437 |
5 |
3 |
| 11 |
387 |
4 |
2 |
374 |
5 |
9 |
| 12 |
311 |
4 |
14 |
298 |
4 |
1 |
| 13 |
440 |
4 |
6 |
381 |
5 |
13 |
| 14 |
115 |
3 |
18 |
100 |
3 |
15 |
| 15 |
377 |
4 |
4 |
339 |
5 |
11 |
| 16 |
153 |
3 |
16 |
121 |
3 |
17 |
| 17 |
331 |
4 |
12 |
293 |
4 |
7 |
| 18 |
350 |
4 |
8 |
286 |
4 |
5 |
| In |
2,969 |
35 |
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2,629 |
38 |
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| Total |
5,922 |
70 |
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4,995 |
74 |
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| SSS |
71 |
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72 |
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Men's Course Record: 66 E. McMenamin
Ladies Course Record:
| Card of
the Sandy Hills Course (yards) |
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| Hole No |
Blue |
White |
Yellow |
Par |
Index |
Red |
Par |
Index |
| 1 |
495 |
461 |
434 |
4 |
3 |
345 |
4 |
5 |
| 2 |
463 |
411 |
398 |
4 |
5 |
315 |
4 |
13 |
| 3 |
177 |
162 |
123 |
3 |
15 |
111 |
3 |
7 |
| 4 |
407 |
346 |
301 |
4 |
13 |
238 |
4 |
11 |
| 5 |
493 |
445 |
417 |
4 |
7 |
337 |
4 |
1 |
| 6 |
420 |
390 |
343 |
4 |
1 |
327 |
4 |
15 |
| 7 |
196 |
182 |
174 |
3 |
17 |
129 |
3 |
17 |
| 8 |
536 |
487 |
424 |
5 |
11 |
380 |
5 |
9 |
| 9 |
441 |
391 |
375 |
4 |
9 |
295 |
4 |
3 |
| Out |
3,628 |
3,275 |
2,989 |
35 |
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2,477 |
35 |
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| 10 |
405 |
365 |
306 |
4 |
4 |
258 |
4 |
12 |
| 11 |
186 |
166 |
139 |
3 |
10 |
124 |
3 |
10 |
| 12 |
409 |
330 |
308 |
4 |
8 |
250 |
4 |
16 |
| 13 |
522 |
510 |
495 |
5 |
16 |
405 |
5 |
2 |
| 14 |
354 |
321 |
260 |
4 |
18 |
231 |
4 |
18 |
| 15 |
450 |
400 |
371 |
4 |
6 |
308 |
4 |
8 |
| 16 |
167 |
140 |
128 |
3 |
12 |
102 |
3 |
14 |
| 17 |
487 |
455 |
444 |
5 |
14 |
398 |
5 |
4 |
| 18 |
487 |
394 |
347 |
4 |
2 |
315 |
4 |
6 |
| In |
3,467 |
3,081 |
2,798 |
36 |
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2,391 |
36 |
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| Total |
7,155 |
6,356 |
5,787 |
71 |
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4,868 |
71 |
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| SSS |
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| Roll
of Honour |
| Susanna Cullen |
1990 |
Ladies Captain |
| John Sweeney |
1990 |
Men's Captain |
| Hugh McBride |
1990 |
President |
| Mary Gallagher |
1991 |
Ladies Captain |
| Kevin Mooney |
1991 |
Men's Captain |
| P. J. Boyce |
1991 |
President |
| Mary Kerrane |
1992 |
Ladies Captain |
| Patrick J. Boyce |
1992 |
Men's Captain |
| P. J. Boyce |
1992 |
President |
| Eleanor Duffy |
1993 |
Ladies Captain |
| Gavin Toye |
1993 |
Men's Captain |
| Seamus McIllwaine |
1993 |
President |
| Betty Boal |
1994 |
Ladies Captain |
| Shaun Boyce |
1994 |
Men's Captain |
| John McClafferty |
1994 |
President |
| Philomena Moran |
1995 |
Ladies Captain |
| John J. McBride |
1995 |
Men's Captain |
| Fr. McAteer |
1995 |
President |
| Madge Kelly |
1996 |
Ladies Captain |
| Peter Quinn |
1996 |
Men's Captain |
| Terri McBride |
1997 |
Ladies Captain |
| Mick Gallagher |
1997 |
Men's Captain |
| Hazel Russell |
1998 |
Ladies Captain |
| Joe McHugh |
1998 |
Men's Captain |
| Moira McGee |
1999 |
Ladies Captain |
| Tony Diver |
1999 |
Men's Captain |
| Elaine Bonner |
2000 |
Ladies Captain |
| Charlie McBride |
2000 |
Men's Captain |
| Heather McBride |
2001 |
Ladies Captain |
| Niall McManus |
2001 |
Men's Captain |
| Agnes Lenny |
2002 |
Ladies Captain |
| Martin Casey |
2002 |
Men's Captain |
| Marie Henry |
2003 |
Ladies Captain |
| Fr. Charlie Byrne |
2003 |
Men's Captain |
| Marie Hegarty |
2004 |
Ladies Captain |
| Charles McClafferty |
2004 |
Men's Captain |
| Denis Boyce |
2004 |
President |
| Patricia Bogan |
2005 |
Ladies Captain |
| Peter Smyth |
2005 |
Men's Captain |
| Denis Boyce |
2005 |
President |
| Pauline McManus |
2006 |
Ladies Captain |
| Hugh McBride |
2006 |
Men's Captain |
| Denis Boyce |
2006 |
President |
| Louis Boyce |
2007 |
Men's Captain |
| Seamus Gallagher |
2007 |
President |
| Vivienne Houston (7) |
2008 |
Lowest Ladies H'cap |
| Frank Casey Jnr. (2.5) |
2008 |
Lowest Men's H'cap |
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