42. Rosapenna Sandy Hills – Top 100 UK and Ireland golf courses 2012
Rosapenna's Sandy Hills golf course in Northern Ireland has been ranked number 42 in Golf Monthly's top 100 UK and Ireland golf courses 2012
Architect: Pat Ruddy Stats: 6,845 yds, par 72, SSS 74 GF: €60 online rate, €45 online before 09:00am and after 15:30 Visitor information: No restrictions W: rosapenna.ie 2010 Ranking: 39 (down 3) Improvements since 2010 Rankings: Course: First hole now a par 5 with two new fairway bunkers, three new fairway bunkers on hole 8, 2 new fairway bunkers on hole 13, new medal tees on holes 5, 9 & 10, bunker filled in on approach to 9th green, continued rough management/thinning
Panellists' Comments: "Perhaps the most natural links course that you may ever play"; "The appropriately named course runs through some of the most glorious, towering dunes"; "Lose yourself in the twisting, turning routing with its elevated tees and greens, marram-shrouded mounds and photogenic views over the bay and mountains beyond."
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