Located on a small peninsula which extends into the Irish Sea, Portmarnock is surrounded by water on three sides and laid out in serpentine fashion, with no two successive holes playing in the same direction. Unlike many courses in this respect, Portmarnock demands a continual discernment of wind direction. This natural links course is considered to be a very fair golf course however you will need to bring your best putting game as the greens here are renown for being both fast and true. The five closing holes are particularly tough.

Photography courtesy of Aiden Bradley