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As you walk up to the 15th tee box at Carne, in Belmullet, Co. Mayo, take a look behind you. There's nothing out there but sea... next stop west is New York. It is one of the loneliest golf courses in Ireland. Then you tee off and tumble back down into the biggest dunes you can imagine.

Not sure if this is the right spot for this Thread, but I wanted to give a plug to the 'Atlantic Coast Challenge' - an amateur event that plays for three days over the links of Carne, Enniscrone and Rosses Point, from July 2-4 this year. I know Americans have a fondness for links golf, and it doesn't get any better than this.

I'm not associated with the event - other than that I'm playing in it and I'm an Irish golf writer - but this Challenge (and the many others that take place in Ireland) is a great way to play superb golf courses for low cost green fees (roughly $175 for the entire event) and play in a competitive but fun environment. I rate these three in Ireland's top ten. Easily.

If you've been looking for an excuse to get over here, or trying decide where to go on your next Irish trip, I can't recommend this enough.

The closing date is approaching (apr 30) so if you want to enter or find out more, the Carne website is here



If you need any more convincing:

Carne Photos

Enniscrone Photos

Rosses Point Photos

Enniscrone 4.jpg

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