Royal County Down is one of the oldest golf courses in Ireland and Rory McIlroy’s favorite course in the world
#6. Royal County Down
Established: 1889
Location: Newcastle, County Down, Northern Ireland
Designed: Old Tom Morris
Type: Public
Par: 71
Length: 7,204 yards (6,587 meters)
Royal County Down has hosted some championships over the years, the only championship missing on the resume is The Open Championship.
Recently, there has been a strong push about the possibility of Royal County Down hosting an Open Championship sometime down the line. So, who knows, that may end up being added to the resume soon.
Royal County Down is one of the best-looking golf courses in the world, and when the conditions are nasty, Royal County Down can show just how tough it can be.
Royal County Down has shown that throughout the years, especially at the 2015 Irish Open.
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