Enniscrone: 2026 Access and Booking Update
Set among enormous dunes beside Killala Bay in County Sligo, Enniscrone is one of the great hidden links of Ireland's north west, an Eddie Hackett design later refined by Donald Steel. Here is where it stands in 2026, how access works, and how to play it.
The news: a hidden links earning its reputation
Enniscrone heads into the 2026 season as one of the most admired links courses outside the famous names, a layout that travelling golfers increasingly seek out on the drive between Sligo and Mayo. There is no major construction to report, and the appeal is the course itself, the Dunes championship links winding through some of the largest sandhills in Irish golf.
For 2026 the story for visitors is access and conditioning rather than change. The club welcomes visitors every day and the links is in the kind of form that has it knocking on the door of the top links rankings, which makes it a smart addition to a north west Ireland itinerary that might otherwise focus only on the bigger names.
The course itself
The championship links at Enniscrone took its modern shape when the great Eddie Hackett was brought in to extend the course to 18 holes in 1974, with Donald Steel later engaged to make further improvements and route more of the course through the towering dunes. The Dunes plays as a par 73 of around 7,029 yards from the back tees, with shorter combinations down to the 5,700 yard mark.
The defining feature is the dunescape. Holes thread between and over enormous sandhills, with blind shots, raised greens and a real sense of being lost in the landscape beside the mouth of the River Moy. It is natural, old fashioned links golf in the best sense, and the closing dune holes in particular leave a lasting impression.
How to play it in 2026
Enniscrone is a welcoming members club that takes visitors every day of the week, which makes it more accessible than some of its higher profile neighbours. Booking ahead in the main season is still wise, and the club is well used to societies and travelling fourballs.
On cost, the indicative summer green fee runs to around 175 euros, with much lower rates in the winter months. Green fees move year to year and are set by the club, so treat that figure as indicative for peak season and always confirm the current rate and availability directly with Enniscrone before booking.
Our take
Our take is that Enniscrone is one of the best value links rounds in the north west and a course that deserves a place on any serious Irish links trip, not merely a filler between bigger names. The dunes are the equal of almost anything on the coast, and the daily visitor welcome makes it easy to fit in.
If you are planning a 2026 trip, slot Enniscrone alongside the other links of Sligo and Mayo, allow time to walk the full dune routing, and book ahead for summer. It rewards the golfer who comes for the architecture and the landscape rather than the trophy on the scorecard.
Plan your Enniscrone and Sligo trip
From the dunes of Enniscrone to the championship links of the north west, tell us roughly when and who is travelling and one concierge builds and costs the trip, with no obligation.
Questions
Can visitors play Enniscrone Golf Club?
Yes. Enniscrone is a members club that welcomes visitors every day of the week, with societies and travelling groups well catered for. Advance booking is recommended in the main season.
Who designed Enniscrone and what is the par?
The championship Dunes links was extended to 18 holes by Eddie Hackett in 1974, with later improvements by Donald Steel. It plays as a par 73 of around 7,029 yards from the back tees.
How much does it cost to play Enniscrone?
The indicative summer green fee runs to around 175 euros, with much lower winter rates. Fees are set by the club and change year to year, so always confirm the current rate directly before booking.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Course, season and access details verified June 2026 from club and golf travel sources; conditions and green fees change, so always confirm directly before booking. Hero image by Enniscrone Golf Club via Google. Last reviewed June 2026.