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Local Attractions?

The Causeway Coast is home to a wealth of attractions and to help you to decide which ones to visit we have put together a list of the most popular sites

Don't forget that when you stay with us we can make you up pack lunches or a Picnic Hamper just let us know the night before.

Top Attractions
  • Rathlin Island
  • Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge
  • Bushmills Railway
  • Joey Dunlop Memorial Garden
  • Giants Causeway and Visitor Centre
  • Old Bushmills Distillery
  • Ballycastle Museum
  • Ballymoney Museum and Heritage Centre

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Golfing Breaks

The fabulous seaside links of the Causeway Coast have stirred the imagination of golfers for many years. Anyone with a love for a game of golf will be spoilt for choice as the Causeway Coast enjoys at least 10 courses .

There are views from the Hotel of Royal Portrush, an absolute must for the keen golfer. Also worth a visit is its' neighbour, Rathmore, home Club of 2010 US Open winner Graeme McDowell. All courses are within a short driving time to ensure maximum golfing and minimum travelling.

Enjoy the spectacular locations of the many links courses such as Castlerock and the Valley Course, Portrush . After the triumphs and tribulations of your game take advantage of the convivial surroundings provided at the "19th". Magnificently appointed clubhouses are located at almost all the areas courses and if not there will always be a local pub or fine restaurant nearby to provide a snack, gourmet meal or a traditional "golfers fry"!

There is quite simply no better place to stay when you play golf on the North Antrim Coast

  • Overlooking Rathmore and Royal Portrush
  • Portstewart Golf Courses only 3 miles away
  • Castlerock – 15 minutes drive
  • Ballycastle – 20 minutes drive
  • Full Irish Fry for Breakfast
  • Complimentary storage for your clubs
  • Bar, Bistro and Restaurant
  • Golfers Discount

It would be a travesty, of course, to think of the North Antrim Coast Ireland as only a golf destination. It is a place of culture, is steeped in history and enjoys some of the most fantastic and breathtaking scenery to be encountered anywhere. The Magherabuoy House Hotel provides an ideal base from which to enjoy the many pleasures that the North Antrim Coast has to offer and we are sure that you will go home with life long memories of fabulous golf links and warm hospitality in comfortable surroundings.

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Portrush

Dunluce Links

Par:72  SSS:n/a  Holes:18  Length:6,818 yards

Valley Links
Par:70  SSS:n/a  Holes:9  Length:6,273 yards

Secretary/Manager : Wilma Erskine
Professional : Dai Stevenson

Founded in 1888, Royal Portrush Golf Club is one of Irelands premier tournament venues, having played host to many prestigious events.
In 1951 the first Open Championship ever held in Ireland was played here and Royal Portrush was the venue for the 1993 Amateur Championships.

The course is laid out in a marvellous stretch of natural golfing country. Through a tangle of sandhills the course threads its way, with the sweeping contours of dunes lending infinite variety of the game. Situated east of Portrush occupying a triangle of giant sandhills, from the highest point of which is an amazing varied prospect. The hills of Donegal in the west, the Isle of Islay and Southern Hebrides in the north with the Giant's Causeway and the Skerries in the east.

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Ballycastle Course

Par:71  SSS:70  Holes:18  Length:5,927 yards

Secretary/Manager : Brian Dyllon
Professional : Ian McLaughlin

Two rivers, the Margy and the Carey, meander along side the first five holes of this splendid links course. Many memorable holes are featured, presenting a series of golf challenges.

The quality of golf at Ballycastle is equaled only by the beauty of the scenery, with panoramic views of Rathlin Island , Fair Head and the Glens of Antrim

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Portstewart

Town Course
Par:64  SSS:62  Holes:18  Length:4,733 yards

Riverside Course
Par:32  SSS:n/a  Holes:9  Length:2,662 yards

Strand Course
Par:72  Holes:18  Length:6,779 yards
SSS: 73 Blue Tees, 72 White Tees

This traditional links commands outstanding views of the North Coast , including Portstewart town. The course comprises eight par 3's and ten par 4's, a fine test indeed of golfing ability.

The Riverside course winds gently down by the River Bann and may be enjoyed most by the less energetic golfer.

The Strand course is a championship links designed to challenge the most proficient golfer in every aspect of the game. The opening of seven new holes in the huge sandhills above the Atlantic , coupled with commanding views of Portstewart Strand and the Donegal hills, combine to provide a uality of golf that is truely superb.

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Castlerock

Mussenden Course
Par :73  SSS :n/a  Holes :18  Length :6,499 yards

Bann Course
Par :35  SSS :n/a  Holes :9  Length :2,938 yards

Secretary/Manager : Mark Steen
Professional : Bobby Kelly

Castlerock is yet another magnificent links on the Causeway Coast . A true links course, with two courses - eighteen holes and nine holes. Main feature is the 4th hole with a burn on left and a railway on the right!

The club claims the best greens in Ireland twelve months of the year. Castlerock can sometimes be underestimated, or not appreciated for the magnificent links course that it is. There are also superb views to Donegal and over to Scotland .

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Contact Information

Tel: 02870823507    Fax: 02870824687    Email: enquiries@magherabuoy.co.uk

Address: 41 Magheraboy Road, Portrush, Co. Antrim. Northern Ireland BT56 8NX

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