Fort Island Rd,
Derbyhaven, Isle of Man IM9 1UA
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Charlie Simpson (Head Professional).The Course:
18 holes. Seaside links. Gently undulating terrain - easy to walk.
Surroundings:
Irish Sea (Castletown and Derbyhaven Bays), rocky foreshores and small cliffs.
Designer:
Original design by Old Tom Morris, with later improvements by Philip Mackenzie Ross (1940s) and Donald Steel.
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10 miles SW of Douglas (on the Isle of Man)
By ferry: Ferries to Douglas on the Isle of Man are operated by the Steam Packet Company and run from Liverpool and Heysham, and from Belfast and Dublin. Refer to www.steam-packet.com for details. By air: services are operated from Liverpool and Manchester, and other UK airports. By car: from the Douglas Ferry terminal take the A5 road to Castletown. Turn left at first roundabout after airport. At the stop sign turn left and follow promenade to Derbyhaven. In Derbyhaven turn right at the last road which brings you to the golf.
Castletown
Castletown Golf Links: For golfers wishing to play one of the British Isles' most spectacular seaside courses, a journey to the Isle of Man (in the middle of the Irish Sea) will be required. In the south-east corner of the island, occupying most of the Langness Peninsula (known locally as Fort Island), Castletown Links enjoys a unique setting, with uninterrupted sea views from just about every hole.
On this relatively flat and treeless terrain, the course combines the style of a clifftop course with many attributes found on more classical duneland layouts. There's an abundance of revetted bunkers, bumps, hollows, slick run-offs around the greens and tracts of long grassy rough lining the fairways. Also in keeping with its seaside links cousins, the wind here can range from a light breeze to a storm-force gale - so try to catch this wonderful course on a balmy summer's day, if you can.
Pick of the holes: There are many outstanding holes in the layout, amongst them a testing collection of three par-3s. The course is also home to Castletown's very own "Road Hole", the par-4 5th. At 423-yards and bending round from left to right, it is flanked by out of bounds (the road and beach) on your right, and thick gorse bushes on your left. Another much discussed hole is the par-4 17th ("Gully"), with an intimidating drive required over a deep ravine; rocks and the swirling sea await anything hit short from the tee.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance. Handicap required.
Contact club for full details, discounts, multi-day passes, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2025].
Players generally walk this course.
The Isle of Man (or Mann) is a self-governing Crown dependency, located in the Irish Sea at the geographical centre of the British Isles. The head of state is King Charles III, who holds the title of Lord of Mann. The island is not part of the United Kingdom, but external relations, defence, and ultimate good-governance of the Isle of Man are the responsibility of the UK government.
Britain & Ireland's 97th best course (Golf World, 2025).
The Parade, Castletown, Isle of Man IM9 1LG.
+44 (0)1624 822 533
Visit websiteThe George features a collection of eleven spacious bedrooms in the centre of Castletown Square. Available on a bed & breakfast basis, all the rooms have been finished to a high standard and equipped with a wide range of facilities from complimentary Wi-Fi, Freeview TV and tea & coffee making facilities.The George maintains its traditional values by serving delicious home-cooked & locally sourced food alongside a wide selection of cask ales, boutique spirits and wines.
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Women’s (British) Open: the last women’s major championship of the season is hosted by Royal Porthcawl GC. It’s the first time this fabulous seaside links course has hosted the event (July 31-Aug 3).
Walker Cup: the 50th playing of this prestigious men’s amateur event sees the GB&I go head-to-head against the defending USA team at Cypress Point Club, California (Sept 6-7). After that, all eyes turn to Bethpage State Park on Long Island, NY, where the American and defending European professional teams engage in the 45th Ryder Cup (Sept 27-29).
Lottie Woad: 21-year-old Woad burst onto the professional scene in July, with wins in the Women’s Irish Open (as an amateur) and three weeks later in the Women’s Scottish Open (as a professional). She nearly picked-up a major championship, placing third in The Evian in the same month.
Pádraig Harrington: the ever-likeable Irishman added the (British) Senior Open Championship title to his stellar array of tournament successes. His win came on Sunningdale’s spectacular Old Course. Harrington had already bagged the U.S. Senior Open title in June this year.
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Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
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Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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