This spectacular course with championship- standard greens lies in a fishing village, 30 miles south of Belfast.

The first five holes, with the Irish Sea and cliffs tight to the left, should be treated with respect, as anything resembling a hook will meet disaster.

Founded: 1896
Holes: 18
Type: Links
Par: 70
SSS: 70
Length: 6,245 (yrds)
Architect: David Jones
Location: Castle Place, Ardglass, Co. Down