Sandy Hills Links

Sandy Hills Links at Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Resort is one of Ireland’smodern championship links courses. It offers an authentic and challenging links experience in County Donegal.

Sandy Hills Links Design & Layout

Designed by Pat Ruddy and opened as the resort’s second championship course, Sandy Hills Links offers a rollicking journey over world-class linksland. The layout runs up and through dunes, with views of the Old Tom Morris Links and Sheephaven Bay.

It is ranked among the best courses in Ireland—#17 by Golf Digest, #50 in the UK and Ireland by Golf Monthly, and #88 by Golf Magazine. It is a modern course that inspires and challenges golfers throughout their game.

Course Challenges at Sandy Hills Links

The course emphasises variety and drama. Holes feature dramatic elevation changes and fairways framed by the dunes. For example, the 10th hole turns toward the water and plays through a corridor of dunes, creating both visual impact and strategic interest.

Wind, sand, and the influence of the Atlantic shape the test daily, rewarding thoughtful positioning and precise shot-making. The design makes the most of the coastal landscape, creating a selection of unique, memorable, and challenging holes that make players want to play again.

Facilities at Rosapenna Hotel

Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Resort has everything guests need for a relaxing golf trip. The hotel has 70 comfortable rooms, many overlooking the fairways or Sheephaven Bay, and a restaurant and bar. Guests can easily access practice areas and other resort amenities. Rosapenna is a great place to stay for golf in Donegal.

Hosted Tournaments on the Sandy Hills Links

Sandy Hills Links is often used for tournaments at the resort.

These include the Rosapenna Spring Links, which ends on this course; the Muckish Links Classic and Summer Links Classic; the Golf & The Good Life Classic; the World Invitational Father & Daughter Golf Tournament; the Summer Solstice 54-hole event; and the Mulroy Links Tournament.

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Sandy Hills Links at Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Resort combines spectacular dune scenery and a genuine test of pure links golf. It remains a standout destination for players wanting memorable rounds on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic coastline.