North West Golf Club. Fahan, Lough Swilly.
Founded in 1891, one of Ireland's oldest golf clubs — a unique blend of links and parkland set on the western shores of Lough Swilly on the Inishowen Peninsula. Stunning lough and mountain views, unpretentious atmosphere, and outstanding value for money.
North West Golf Club
North West Golf Club at Fahan is one of Ireland's oldest and most atmospheric golf clubs, founded in 1891. Situated on the western shore of Lough Swilly on the Inishowen Peninsula, the course offers a fascinating mix of links and parkland terrain — with some holes running along the lough shore and others climbing through sheltered, tree-lined ground above the waterline.
At 5,968 yards and par 70, the course is a genuine test of tactical golf. The lough-side holes are exposed to the wind and demand careful club selection, while the inland sections require precision approach play to well-protected greens. The views across Lough Swilly to the hills of Fanad and the Knockalla Mountains are among the finest from any golf course in Ireland.
North West is ideally positioned for golfers visiting the Inishowen Peninsula — Ballyliffin (Glashedy and Old Links) is just 25 minutes to the north. The village of Fahan itself has a few good restaurants and pubs, and the larger town of Buncrana is 5 minutes away with a full range of accommodation options. Membership and green fees are extremely competitive, making this a rewarding stop on any Donegal golf itinerary.
Scorecard & Yardage
Championship tees — yards (indicative)
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Yards | 365 | 165 | 355 | 470 | 360 | 145 | 375 | 355 | 385 | 2,975 | 155 | 360 | 370 | 455 | 140 | 365 | 375 | 358 | 415 | 2,993 | 5,968 |
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