It’s impossible not to be impressed with the golf course at Royal Portrush while watching the Open Championship.
From St Andrews to Royal Troon, every venue on the Open rotation is excellent, but there’s something extra special about this one.
Arguably Northern Ireland’s finest course, Royal Portrush is somewhere the world’s best players enjoy competing, and yet, amateur golfers can play there too.
The Golfing Gazette has all the important information about the 2025 Open Championship host, including green fees and membership details.
Courses at Royal Portrush
There are two 18-hole golf courses at Royal Portrush: Dunluce Links and Valley Links. They were both designed by Harry Colt.
Dunluce Links is a 7,381-yard-long par 71 for the players in the Open Championship field. Shane Lowry holds the new course record (63).
The par-71 Valley Links is much shorter than the Dunluce Links course (6,346 yards) and is more suitable for amateur golfers.
How much does it cost to play at Royal Portrush?
The Dunluce Links course costs £420 ($563) to play in 2026 between April 1 and October 31. That makes it one of the most expensive green fees in Europe.
The Valley Links is also expensive, but it’s a more affordable alternative. It costs £200 ($563) between April and October next year.
Tee times should be booked well in advance to avoid disappointment and must be paid in full at the time of booking.
The Royal Portrush website states that “visitors are expected to be members of recognised golf clubs and handicap certificates may be requested.”
Membership at Royal Portrush
Unlike many world-class golf courses, it’s possible to become a member at Royal Portrush without an invitation.
The annual fee was approximately £2,000 ($2,682) in 2023, according to The Wandering Golfers, and the initiation fee is not disclosed.
Those prices have probably risen since then, and the waiting list to join is likely to have grown due to the buzz around the Open Championship.
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