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Cruit Island Golf Club is a nine-hole layout on a small island off Donegal’s coast. Designed by Michael Doherty, it delivers an intimate round defined by cliff-edge holes, shifting winds and ever-present Atlantic exposure.
Cruit Island Golf Club
A short course that is a rollercoaster of adventure.
Designed by Michael Doherty
Opened in 1986 on natural coastal terrain
Compact par 34 test
Plays to 2,809 yards across nine holes
Cliff-edge holes throughout
Several greens sit close to the Atlantic drop
Island setting off Donegal coast
Reached via a short bridge from the mainland
Constantly changing wind
Conditions shape every shot and club choice
Part of Donegal links circuit
Pairs well with nearby Narin & Portnoo
Cruit Island Golf Club sits on a small island just off the Donegal coast, offering a nine-hole round shaped as much by the Atlantic as by its design. Opened in 1986 and laid out by Michael Doherty, the course plays to a par of 34 at 2,809 yards, but its modest length is deceptive. Several holes run directly along the cliffs, where misjudged shots can quickly meet the sea below.Â
The routing moves naturally across rugged ground, with greens positioned to take full advantage of the coastline. Wind is a constant presence, often dictating both strategy and club selection. The island setting gives the course a sense of separation and focus, with little beyond the sound of the ocean. Cruit is not about scale or yardage, but about control, creativity and embracing the conditions on every hole.
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Pair your round
The spacious Murvagh links is set on a peninsula in Donegal Bay, where Hackett’s routing brings the sea into view throughout.
A modern Donegal links at Rosapenna, where Tom Doak uses width, scale and natural dune movement above Sheephaven Bay.
A championship Donegal links at Ballyliffin, shaped through vast dunes and known for hosting the 2018 Irish Open.
A quietly compelling Donegal links where a 1905 layout has been carefully reimagined for modern play.
A modern Donegal links at Rosapenna, shaped through immense dunes and offering a physical, full-scale test of links golf.
One of Ireland’s earliest links, the Old Tom Morris Links at Rosapenna dates to 1893 and carries the stamp of one of golf’s founding architects.
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From the first tee to the final craic at the 19th hole and beyond, let our expert planners curate your perfect journey. Backed by decades of family tradition, we handle every detail so you can focus on the game.
Plan with our team
From the first tee to the final craic at the 19th hole and beyond, let our expert planners curate your perfect journey. Backed by decades of family tradition, we handle every detail so you can focus on the game.
Sean Benville
Trip Planning Manager
Alison Duffin
Events Manager
Susan McCann
Chief Operating Officer
