Royal County Down

[Deleted member 23270]

Strange, I have played RCD a few times, always received a warm welcome before the game and enjoyed the bar afterwards.

It was the coast of Down competition over 3 courses so not actually run by RCD. Guess they were happy to take the green fee revenue though.

 

[richart]

Both Portrush and Royal County Down gave our group a great reception. We even got a drink out of a members still in his locker at Portrush. Portrush is stunning but RCD is even better.

 

[Backache]

It was the coast of Down competition over 3 courses so not actually run by RCD. Guess they were happy to take the green fee revenue though.

I guess occasionally the clubhouse may be needed for another function.
I doubt RCD get more green fee revenue through a competition shared with other clubs than they do through standard visitors seeing their green fees.

 

[badgergm]

I think RCD has an entirely separate clubhouse for visitors these days.

 

[JT.]

Thanks
Any views on Portrush? Did you play there?

I played portrush last year. Absolutely stunning and second to only Turnberry (Ailsa) in a list of the best courses I’ve played.

 

[Backache]

Played it last week.
Course is stunning with the backdrop of the Mourne Mountains and Slieve Donard.
Great course to play but a lot of blind holes. We took a forecaddy and was very glad we did getting the right lines on a lot of the blind shots is crucial. Ours was also a better green reader than I am and useful on the putts.