Golf Course Review

County Sligo Golf Club is found in the seaside village of Rosses Point, County Sligo in the northeast of Ireland not far from Sligo Town and Lough Gill. Rosses Point is found at the entrance to Sligo Harbour from Sligo Bay, it is a promontory also known as An Ros.

The original 9 hole County Sligo Golf Club was laid out in 1894 by George Combe. In 1906, it was extended to 18 holes by William Campbell. By 1927 it was decided to write to Mr HS Colt to invite him to visit the links and advise. The invitation was dated the 20th of May, 1927. Mr Colt arrived on the 27th of June and what is currently played is more or less as Colt intended. The work was complete and ready for play in 1931.

He reversed the direction of the course with the 12th and 13th surviving. Since 1927, the two holes have been modified and the 13th is the only hole reminiscent of the original 18. Despite new tees being added to stretch the course from 6,600 yards to 7,259 yards and bunkers modified to maintain the strategic design, the course has largely remained intact. The exception is the third hole's new green. CH Alison is credited with the bunkering whilst Harry Colt makes claim to the rest of the redesign.

County Sligo Golf Club is known for is expansiveness and beauty. Despite not having towering dunes there are impressive changes in elevation. The view from the 3rd tee is one such example. The course offers views of Drumcliffe Bay, Sligo, Ox Mountains, Drumcliff Church of Yeat's fame, Ben Bulben and the Atlantic Ocean.