Ballybofey & Stranorlar
Holes: 18
Links
Annual membership fee:
Full - €510/Junior - €100
Entrance fee: No
Membership availability: Yes
Visitor green fee rates : Weekday: €15/Weekend: €20
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Ballyliffin
Holes: 36
(Old Course & Glashedy)
Links
Annual membership fee: Full - €699; 5-day - €542.
Membership availability: Open
Visitor green fee rate: €80: Old Course; €90: Glashedy (There is a rate of €60 for GUI/ILGU cardholders)
Any deals on membership/
visiting green fees for 2014? The club has adopted a novice membership scheme starting at €350 for first year for men and €250 for women to encourage newcomers to the sport. There is also an incentive for lapsed members to return for a first year fee of €500. There is free club hire available for international visitors.
Greatest challenge facing clubs in 2014: There are a number. The rise of the nomadic golfer, who are going to and fro. It is up to clubs to highlight the true benefits of golf club membership. The charges by airlines on golf bags for incoming golf visitors is also something that needs addressing.
Mission statement for the season ahead: Ballyliffin is determined to lead the way in marketing Ireland's World Class Links and presenting the highest conditioning standards on Championship Links.
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Buncrana
Holes: 9
Links
Annual membership fee; Full - €305 (men), €205 (ladies); Distance - €255
Membership availability: Open
Visitor green fee rate:
€15 (men), €10 (women) - for 18 holes.
Any deals on membership/
visiting green fees 2014? Discounts offered to societies of 15 or more players.
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Bundoran
Holes: 18
Links
Annual membership fee: Full - €597 (men), €608 (women)
Membership availability: Open
Visitor green fee rate: €35-€45 (for GUI/ILGU cardholders); €55-€65 (for non-GUI/ILGU). Early birds/twilights also available through season.
Any deals on membership/
visiting green fees 2014? New members (who have not been members for two years) can join for €400 (year one), €470 (year two) with additional GUI'ILGU and bar levies.
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Cruit Island
Holes: 9
Links
Annual membership fee:
Full - €385; Family - €770
Entrance fee: No
Membership availability: Yes
Visitor Green fees rate: €25 daily
Any deals on membership/
visiting green fees for 2014? The club has introduced a beginners membership category for €220 to attract newcomers to the sport.
Mission statement: From the scratch golfer to the fresh beginner, you are guaranteed to enjoy our little piece of heaven!
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Donegal GC
Holes: 18
Links
Annual membership fee:
Full (available) €515
Entrance fee: No
Membership availability: Open in all categories.
Visitor Green fees rate: Monday-Friday €70 GUI/ILGU cardholders €50) ; weekends €80 (GUI/ILGU cardholders €60)
Any deals on membership/
visiting green fees for 2014? There is a beginner membership available for those new to golf for €260.
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Dunfanaghy
Holes: 18
Links
Annual membership fee: €767 (including vouchers, relevant GUI/ILGU fee)
Entrance fee: No
Membership availability: Yes
Visitor Green fees rate: €25 (midweek), €30 (weekends)
Any deals on membership/
visiting green fees for 2014? There is a first year membership offer for €567 (including vouchers) to attract newcomers to the sport or those who may have lapsed their membership. There is also a first year family membership for €695. Also, in recognition of Paul McGinley's affinity with the links, a special Ryder Cup competition will be played on the course with qualifying scores each day to the end of May. The overall winners will win a Ryder Cup package worth €2,000.
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Greencastle
Holes: 18
Links
Annual membership fee: Full €581/Junior €65
Membership availability: Yes
Visitor green fees rate: Weekdays: €22 (€17 with member); Weekends: €25 (€22 with member)
Value deals for memberships/
green fees: Greencastle – a links on the Inishowen peninsula – is a members' owned course with super views across Lough Foyle. It offers family packages, including two distance family packages for €557 and €600 (which includes levy option).
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Gweedore
Holes: 9
Links
Annual membership fee: Full €335/Junior €140
Membership availability: Open
Visitor green fees rate: €15/€10 with member. There is a weekly family ticket available for €120 (maximum four players).
Value deals on membership/
visiting green fees for 2014: The club has introduced a wide category of memberships, including one aimed at those starting out in the sport. A beginners membership is available for €220 for men, rising to €255 in the second year, and for €200 for women. There is also a family membership available for €490 and a number of categories for juniors.
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Letterkenny
Holes: 18
Parkland
Annual membership fee: Full €590 Beginner Year 1 - €200, Year 2 - €300, Year 4 - €400
Entrance fee: No
Membership availability: Places available
Visitor Green fees rate: €25 - weekdays. €35 - weekends.
Any deals on membership/
visiting green fees for 2014? Special rates are available to groups/societies.
What is the greatest challenge facing clubs in 2014? Retention and attraction of members.
Mission statement for the season ahead: To continue to improve our facility for the benefit of members and visitors.
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Narin and Portnoo
Holes: 18
Links
Annual membership fee: Full €486.00
Entrance fee: No
Membership availability: Available
Visitor Green fees rate: April to October €60 midweek €70 Weekend. Gui Rate €40 midweek €50 Weekend.
Any deals on membership/
visiting green fees for 2014? 1st Year Beginner Membership €232 (men)m €151 (women).
What is the greatest challenge facing clubs in 2014? Maintaining membership
Mission statement for the season ahead: To continue to provide a fantastic golfing experience and to increase the number of visiting golfers to Narin and Portnoo GC.
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North West
Holes: 18
Links
Annual membership fee: Full €550/Junior €50
Membership availability: Open
Visitor green fees rate: Weekday: €30 (€20 with member)/weekend €35 (€25 with member)
Any deals on membership/
visiting green fees for 2014? The club has targeted young adults in its membership drive by introducing various attractive offers. Male beginners can join for €237 (€248 for women) and young adults aged between 25 and 30 can join for a 50 per cent reduction on the full membership fee.
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Otway
Holes: 9
Links
Annual membership fee: Full - €230
Entrance fee: No
Membership availability: Yes
Visitor Green fees rate: €15
Any deals on membership/
visiting green fees for 2014? Full membership for €150
What is the greatest challenge facing clubs in 2014?
Finances and loss of membership mainly due to societies
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Portsalon
Holes: 18
Links
Annual membership - Full: €490; Family: €790 (Husband, wife and two children); Country: €470; Country Family: €740
Entrance fee: No
Membership availability : Yes
Green Fees: Monday-Friday €40; Weekends/Bank Holidays €50. (€20 with member). Any deals on membership/visiting green fees for 2014? Discounted green fees for GUI/ILGU cardholders (€30 weekdays/€40 weekends).
What's the greatest challenge facing golf clubs? Retaining membership. Portsalon has evolved over the decades with consistent improvement, with Pat Ruddy and more recently Paul McGinley providing guidance on improving the links.
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Rosapenna
Holes: 54
Links
Annual membership fee - Full: €710
Entrance fee: No
Membership availability: Yes
Green fees: Range from €40-€80
Value deals on membership/
visiting green fees for 2014? Rosapenna resort offers visitors the opportunity to savour two of the very finest links in Ireland: the Old Tom Morris course and the Sandy Hills links with attractive green fee rates. The old course is available to play for €80 a round with an online special offer of €60 (€50 if a card-carrying GUI/ILGU member). The same rates and terms apply to the Sandy Hills links. A day ticket to play both courses can be obtained for €110 (online offer only). There is also a Dawn/Dusk rate available for early or late play on either links for €40.
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