Dunskey Course at Portpatrick Dunskey Golf Club

About
Portpatrick Dunskey Golf Club offers an undulating links-type layout, which is a challenge to all levels of golfers, especially when the fierce wind blows from across the Irish Sea. It is a mixture of rolling moorland and seaside heath.
The 11th hole, 138 yards from the forward tee, can be especially challenging, depending on wind direction, requiring anything from a 9-iron to a driver.
The 285-yard 13th hole, justly remembered as the signature hole, is known for its breathtaking view across the sea to Ireland. From the tee, which overlooks the North Channel, one can see the Irish coast, Mull of Kintyre and, to the south, the Isle of Man. It is all-downhill, and the backdrop is Sandeel Bay and the rocky coastline.
One of Portpatrick Dunskey Golf Club's well-kept secrets is the excellent nine-hole, Par-3 Dinvin Course, which takes about an hour to play. It is ideal for the golfer looking for a quick round or the beginner who isn't quite ready for 18 holes.
The Club opened in 1903. The par-3 course was added in 1912.
Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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White | 70 | 5913 yards | 69.2 | 120 |
White (W) | 73 | 5913 yards | 74.8 | 130 |
Yellow | 70 | 5622 yards | 68.0 | 115 |
Yellow (W) | 72 | 5622 yards | 73.2 | 125 |
Red (W) | 70 | 5141 yards | 70.4 | 119 |
Red | 67 | 5141 yards | 65.6 | 109 |
Blue (W) | 68 | 3914 yards | 63.6 | 104 |
Blue | 60 | 3914 yards | 60.9 | 97 |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
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White M: 69.2/120 W: 74.8/130 | 393 | 375 | 544 | 160 | 405 | 382 | 165 | 377 | 311 | 3112 | 329 | 163 | 388 | 293 | 293 | 106 | 393 | 301 | 535 | 2801 | 5913 |
Yellow M: 68.0/115 W: 73.2/125 | 387 | 331 | 534 | 156 | 365 | 345 | 160 | 367 | 298 | 2943 | 319 | 138 | 370 | 285 | 293 | 104 | 379 | 285 | 506 | 2679 | 5622 |
Handicap | 7 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 8 | |||
Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
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Photo submitted by ChrisD86 on 07/20/2024
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Photo submitted by ChrisD86 on 07/20/2024
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Photo submitted by Alan2007982 on 10/16/2019
Great day out
For January the course was in great condition, we came off the course as clean as we went on, really enjoyed the day.
Great course, good challenge, really good condition
Didn't know what to expect but course was really well maintained, club staff were really helpful and friendly. Undulating course with many blind shots. Fairways and first cut Rough was great but tall rough (fescue) was tough. Shot placement over distance requires.
Want to play again.
Sporty sporty
Perfectly maintained course, neat tees, clear fairways and challenging greens.
This course was certainly the most well-kept course of our golf holiday in the southwest of Scotland. This is in no way intended to devalue the other places, but it must be mentioned in fairness.
In strong winds, and especially when the course is being played for the first time, it demands everything. It's not for nothing that we had the worst holiday score.
To be able to play the course well tactically, you first have to play it a few times.
Here the good players get their money's worth and are challenged and also very rewarded if they hit good shots. The signature hole for me is hole 14, a par 4 with 285 yards and an elevation gain of ?40 yards? With a view of the coast and the wind from there. The three of us played up to the bunker 20 yards in front of the green and still only got 1 x par. The green hangs against the coast in such a way that the chip or putt must under no circumstances be played too hard, otherwise the ball will go over the green into the green the bunker behind it rolls. Have fun!
Little gem on the south west coast
Really lovely course on the south west coast. Not long but very tricky with lots of blind shots on the front and very small greens. Stunning views at the end of the front 9 and the start of the back. We didn’t have the best weather unfortunately but on a sunny day it would have been breathtaking. Will 100% be back to play here again, with a course planner next time!!
Great courae
Maybe relatively short but when the wind blows it’s a good challenge especially with some of the roller coaster greens. Will definitely be back
Excellent winter golf
The course was in good condition for the winter. The wind made it challenging and a lot of blind shots. Sight markers were a great help as was the golf pros tips on the website for each hole. The only negative was the lack of signage made it tricky navigate as there were no tee box numbers on the main tees or the winter tees. We went off course a couple of times trying to figure out where was next and because it was quiet there was no-one to follow. I would play it again and imagine it would be very tricky in the summer when the rough grows up.
Excellent value
The fairways were amazingly good for the middle of winter. The wind added to the interest making some holes pretty hard! There are no 150 yard markers on the course so good to have a watch for your yardages. Excellent value for winter rates.
Great course
Following a morning of rain I was unsure ehow the course would be but was really surprised how good the course was. Greens were really good, tee boxes were well maintained. Challenging. Overall will play again without doubt
Didn't Disappoint!
Exceptional golf club and course - weather was amazing which certainly helped the quality of golf played and in the scoring.
The course was in exceptional condition and the greens were very quick, but true and in amazing condition. I love this golf course - its a real challenge but is forgiving (in places) - a few holes have blind shots but there are some spectacular holes (and views) especially the signature 13th!
Hospitality was fantastic - the patrons and staff were warm and friendly and the food was of high quality.
A must play course if you are in the area - stunning!!
Great condition
Course is in great condition, some wonderful holes with great views. What i didn't like is so many blind holes. Thats just a personal thing
Lovely views across to Ireland
Lovely day at Portpatrick and a nice round of golf on a challenging course. Bit disappointing that the greens were being treated on the day we were playing. Fairways were in excellent condition - lovely for fairway woods (required on the long holes). Rattled round in just over 3 hours. 14th was my favourite hole - gorgeous.
Couldn’t fault the whole experience of playing Dunskey. Great value for money and excellent hospitality. Will definitely recommend and return to play.
Great views and well looked after course
Always enjoy playing this course. This time the course was very busy and with a number of blind tee shots I found myself walking half way up a number of fairways to check the game in front was out of my distance. Play it on a quiet day and this is not a problem, however two groups in front may have not known about the 3 minute rule for a lost ball, which caused problems with the group in front of me. Two apologies later I resolved to wait more than 5 minutes on most tee’s. Like I say - play on a quiet sunny day and it’s a great golf day out due to the stunning views and 13th hole.
Must course in Galloway
We played several courses in Dumfries//Galloway, Portpatrick was our favorite, in terms of layout, condition and scenery. Since there are a couple of hidden holes we would have loved to play it more then ine time.
Great course
Played here a few times now and still enjoying it.greens are fantastic for may and rest of the course in great condition.lucky we had lovely sunny day as we have had sea fret problems in the past.club house food and drinks reasonably priced and good and everyone very friendly look forward to returning in August.
Superb
2nd time playing here and what a course . Greens a bit soft but considering the amount of rain we've had I'm surprised it was even open. Course is in great conditionnfor early January will most definatly be back.
A Gem
In fantastic condition. Testing but fair. We were a mixed ability group yet they course was fair to both big hitters and the more modest drivers of the ball. Views out to Sea.
A great day.