Situated on the south-east coast of County Down, Ardglass is unquestionably one of the most spectacular courses in Ireland. The dramatic layout of the course with several tees and greens overlooking the ocean gives it a really rugged feel and it is part links part clifftop in nature.

Essentially the course meanders its way out to a headland and then meanders its way back. The first five holes are truly memorable and run right alongside the sea. The par three 2nd (Howd's Hole) is many people's favourite and many people's undoing - with the tee shot needing to be fired across a rocky inlet, it is a real death-or-glory hole and somewhat reminiscent of the 3rd at Tralee.

"At only 158 yards it may not be as damaging to the score card as 'Calamity' at Portrush but it nevertheless comes with a health warning." (Golf World). A second magnificent par three is the downhill 11th where the Irish Sea can provide a daunting diversion and when the wind is dead against it can be truly intimidating. The final hole however, offers a good chance of a closing birdie and then its off to the 19th which being Ardglass is a converted ancient castle.