Orca Golf · Scotland & Northern Ireland
Royal Portrush Golf Club
Portrush, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Facts checked as of Oct 25, 2026 (PT)
Official siteWhy it's here
The Dunluce Links is No. 5 on Golf Digest's World's 100 Greatest Courses 2026-27 (outside the US) and hosted The Open in 1951, 2019 and 2025.
The courses
Dunluce Links
No. 5, Golf Digest World's 100 Greatest Courses 2026-27 (courses outside the US)
Valley Links
Majors & big events
The Open 1951, 2019 and 2025.
Who can play
A private members' club that welcomes visitors at set times (for example, no visitor bookings on Wednesdays on the Dunluce; Saturday is members' competition day, with visitors after 3 p.m.). Visitors should be members of recognised golf clubs; handicap certificates may be requested.
Green fees
| Course / fee | Rate |
|---|---|
| Dunluce Links | £420 per person |
| Valley Links | £200 per person |
Stay-and-play
Not a resort, so there's no stay requirement. Green fees are paid in full at booking and are non-refundable.
What's included
Unknown
No on-site lodging.
Caddies & tipping
Optional; advance booking recommended, not required. Caddie fee: Unknown (not published). Both courses are walking only; carts for golfers with disabilities or medical conditions come with a senior caddie as driver.
Dress code
Clubhouse: smart casual including golf wear and soft-spike shoes. The Babington Room requires a jacket and tie for men and equivalent attire for women.
When to go
Published 2026 visitor fees cover Apr 1 – Oct 31; winter fees aren't shown.
Getting there
Unknown
Not stated on the official pages we read.
Golf day cost
£420 per golfer for the Dunluce (Apr–Oct 2026), plus a caddie (fee not published).
Computed from published components.
"Golf day cost" is computed only from published fees for one round for one golfer (green fee, plus caddie and recommended tip where published). It leaves out lodging, taxes, food and transfers. Where a figure isn't published, we show Unknown rather than estimate.
Insider notes
Visitor times are narrow windows (for example, 9:40–11:52 a.m. on some weekdays), and Wednesdays are closed to visitors on the Dunluce.
Green fees are non-refundable once booked.
Facts were checked against official resort, club and city websites, the Golf Digest rankings and the R&A Rules of Golf on Oct 25, 2026 (PT). Prices change; confirm on the official site before booking. No sponsorships or affiliate links.