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Pat Ruddy dunes links · Donegal

Sandy Hills Links, Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Resort

Downings (Rosguill), County Donegal, Ireland · Area: Donegal & the Northwest

  • Links
  • No handicap rule published
  • Daily, Mar–Nov

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Can we play it?

Yes, daily from late March to November. Pat Ruddy's 2003 links runs through Rosapenna's tallest dunes. Day visitors are welcome, and resort guests pay less. Add it to your trip and Scotland Golf Tours requests the tee time for you.

  • Access

    Main 2027 season 22 March–31 October (Sandy Hills reopens 19 March 2027 after closing 30 November 2026). Day visitors and resort guests.

  • The catch

    It closes completely for winter (December to mid-March), and Rosapenna tournaments take over the course on several 2027 dates.

  • Our tip

    Book the Three Links Ticket (€710 in 2027) if you're also playing St Patrick's and Old Tom Morris within a week. Sandy Hills is the one with the big views over Sheephaven Bay.

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At a glance

Checked 15 Oct 2026 · prices in US$, converted from the club's own currency
Course type
Links
Visitor days
Daily (22 Mar–31 Oct 2027 main season)
Handicap limit
Not published by the club
Green fee
$255–$315€220–€270 · 2027 · checked 15 Oct 2026
Rates
2027: day visitor €270, resort guest €220 (2026: €240 / €190). November winter rate €60 ($70) under winter restrictions.
How to book
With your trip: Scotland Golf Tours requests it for youThe club also takes bookings direct
Caddies
€90 ($105) per bag plus gratuity, paid directly to the caddie; on request, not guaranteed.
Buggies and trolleys
Electric buggy with GPS €60/round, electric trolley €25, push trolley €6/day, club hire €60/day.
Check-in
The Pavilion Golf Shop, at least 30 min before, with printed confirmation.
Nearest airport
Donegal Airport (CFN) · 55 min

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  2. Get a checked plan

    Day by day, with Sandy Hills Links, Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Resort's visitor rules, drive times and an estimate in dollars.

  3. Scotland Golf Tours requests the time

    They send every player's name and handicap to the club, arrange caddies, and send a final quotation.

  4. Say yes, then play

    Nothing is booked until you confirm. On the day: The Pavilion Golf Shop, at least 30 min before, with printed confirmation.

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2027 dates to know

  • 25 & 29 Apr (Spring Links), 3 May (Muckish), one day of the Donegal Links Classic 31 May–2 Jun, 21 Jun (Summer Solstice), 7 Jul (Golf & The Good Life), 22 Jul (Father & Daughter), 23 Aug (Summer Links Classic), 10 & 14 Oct (Mulroy Links).Reopens 19 Mar 2027. Resort events on Sandy Hills

FAQ

Can visitors play Sandy Hills?
Yes, daily in season, as a day visitor or with a resort stay.
Can you book Sandy Hills Links, Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Resort for us?
Yes. Build your trip with Sandy Hills Links, Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Resort in it and Scotland Golf Tours requests the tee time and sends a final quotation. Nothing is booked until you confirm.
Can we book it ourselves?
Yes, directly with the club. If Sandy Hills Links, Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Resort is one of several courses on your trip, it’s simpler to plan the whole trip in one go.
How much is the green fee?
€270 ($315) for day visitors and €220 ($255) for resort guests in 2027.
What handicap do we need?
Rosapenna doesn't publish a handicap rule.
Is it open in winter?
Only in November (€60, winter rules). It closes 30 November 2026 and reopens 19 March 2027.
Any dates to avoid in 2027?
Resort events use Sandy Hills on 25 and 29 Apr, 3 May, 31 May–2 Jun (Donegal Links Classic), 21 Jun, 7 Jul, 22 Jul, 23 Aug, and 10 and 14 Oct 2027.

Sources

  1. 1. Rosapenna: Green Fee Rates 202715 Oct 2026
  2. 2. Rosapenna: Three Links Ticket 202715 Oct 2026
  3. 3. Rosapenna: Winter Golf 2026/2715 Oct 2026
  4. 4. Rosapenna: Tournaments 202715 Oct 2026
  5. 5. Rosapenna: FAQ (airports, St Patrick's access)15 Oct 2026
  6. 6. Rosapenna: BRS golf-only booking terms (Old Tom Morris & Sandy Hills)15 Oct 2026
  7. 7. Rosapenna: Sandy Hills Links15 Oct 2026

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