Centenary 1892-1992 Greencastle Golf Club

Greencastle (or Northburgh Castle) was built in 1305 by Richard de Burgo, also known as the Red Earl of Ulster, was a strategic fortress to control access via Lough Foyle. It played a significant role in the Anglo-Norman expansion and control of Ireland. The name Greencastle likely derives from the green freestone used in its construction. Greencastle Golf Club was founded in 1892 as a nine-hole course with Pierce Crosbie, a native of County Kerry and husband to Rev. McClellan’s daughter. Originally a nine-hole course designed to bring tourists to the area to complement the McClellans Manor House Hotel. The first attempt at 18 holes was in 1912 but short lived as the additional land returned to the plough. In 1992 the course was redesigned as 18 holes by the late Eddie Hackett, a renowned Irish golf course architect. The council initially rejected Hackett’s initial proposal for only six holes on the additional land.

The course features a mix of links and parkland styles, with challenging holes along the coast. Greencastle Golf Club is a members-owned course. It is located on the Inishowen Peninsula in County Donegal, Ireland. Gemma Hegarty won the Ulster Women’s Open Championship in 2005.