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golf in ireland - PORTSALON GOLF CLUB - hidden gems
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Күн бұрынi thought i was not going to like this golf course . but i was blown away
HERE IS SOME INFO ABOUT PORTSALON
Golf has been played on the Portsalon links since the 1880's.
The club was one of the founder members of the Golfing Union of Ireland, the oldest golfing union in the world. Originally designed by Charles Thompson of Portrush, the layout has evolved over the decades with significant changes being undertaken under the guidance of Pat Ruddy in 2000.
Currently ranked in the top 25 courses in Ireland by Golf Digest, Portsalon continues to progress, with the 2014 Ryder Cup captain, Paul McGinley, guiding further improvements.
Nestled under the Knockalla mountains and stretching along the magnificent Ballymastocker beach, a true test of links golf presents itself. Above all, a warm welcome awaits you.
Portsalon Golf club was founded by Colonel B.J Barton in 1891. Colonel Barton established the Portsalon hotel and golf links and was very forward thinking in Portsalon becoming one of the founder member of the Golfing Union of Ireland, the oldest golf union in the world. The course was designed by Charles Thompson, the Portrush professional. The links quickly earned a reputation as one of the best around and attracted visitors from near and far.
In 1899, Col. Barton presented the club with the Barton Cup, to be played for annually. This competition is still run each year on the August Bank Holiday. Previous winners of the cup have come from locations as far afield as Johannesburg, Southport, Toronto and Edinburgh.
The reputation of the club grew so quickly that in 1905 the course was selected to host the Irish Ladies Championship. The championship was won by Miss May Hezlet from Royal Portrush, who beat her sister Florence by 2 and 1 in the final. May was the leading golfer of her time and her 1905 success was the second of 3 titles in a row.
In 1912, the Irish Ladies Championship returned to Portsalon. This time Mabel Harisson was the victor, completing a hat-trick of titles, having won at Newcastle in 1910 and The Island in 1911. In doing so, she emulated May Hezlet's achievement.
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@GolfMates 10 ай бұрын
when you share a video it helps the channel loads
@Chris-lh6hw 10 ай бұрын
I will but will cost you time and a half 😉😂
@andrewroberts4736 10 ай бұрын
Why didn't you want to like the course?
@fastandyc 10 ай бұрын
Why did you not want to like portsalon? it's absolutely fabulous
@GolfMates 10 ай бұрын
PRICE
@kevinsorrell1822 10 ай бұрын
Double time for me 👍
@frmacleod 10 ай бұрын
The hidden gems music brings a tear to my eye every time. I’ve invested years watching your videos now to the point where they feel like my own memories.
@GolfMates 10 ай бұрын
Me to love the memory’s it’s made
@josephwirtz8352 10 ай бұрын
@frmacleod, me as well!
@davideallett4819 10 ай бұрын
I can relate to that comment! It’s a bed time watch every night for me when it’s on! 👍🏻
@simmo5071 10 ай бұрын
True that 👍
@devtufc_smith4440 10 ай бұрын
There is definitely something about that music
@seansimpson-golf 10 ай бұрын
I have been a pro for 44 years and this is my favourite course on earth .
@GolfMates 10 ай бұрын
Says a lot
@dannymclaughlin4479 9 ай бұрын
Agree pal 🍀🏌🏿♂️💚
@nicklegg61 10 ай бұрын
I was just thinking Liam, you guys do a hell of alot work in producing your channel. And it gives me and many others some top entertainment. Cheers guys.
@GolfMates 10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. I been at it for the next hidden gens for 2 days
@platobach8309 10 ай бұрын
Liam, this is my ‘Monday afternoon/evening chill’. After the stress of my work day, I relish the opportunity to sit back and enjoy a (partial) round with you and some golf mates. Thanks for all your efforts.
@GolfMates 10 ай бұрын
Love that! THANK YOU
@Alan2puttsGolf 10 ай бұрын
I played this course in July 22 when we went up to stay a week in kerrykeal it’s a fantastic course , Pat Ruddy owns the European Club in Wicklow you can see his input once you’ve seen the European club , When you come out of the car park turn left and follow the road to kerrykeal over the mountain, what a fantastic county Donegal is , was my first time in Donegal about 4 hour drive from Dublin and worth every minute of the drive .
@GolfMates 10 ай бұрын
CHEERS ALAN
@micky147blue 10 ай бұрын
Hard to find a better course than Portsalon, everything about it is amazing, looking forward to seeing you play Northwest golf club next week, my home course and another gem for sure. Loving the vids men👍
@GolfMates 10 ай бұрын
Cheers mickey
@richardllewellyn2633 10 ай бұрын
The best course you have played on Irelands hidden gems. Beautiful proper links course in the dunes. Good to see a Barlow triple boom at the end
@GolfMates 10 ай бұрын
It was
@jasonblackmore4951 10 ай бұрын
This hidden gems and Slovakia untapped have to be the best two series you’ve ever done. Keep up the good work lads 🏌🏻♂️
@GolfMates 10 ай бұрын
Thank you
@foxfirecreations 10 ай бұрын
I love the hidden gems series! I also love how you're giving Mr. Barlow his just dues for his uniquely effective short game!
@burninghops4449 10 ай бұрын
Such a great course. Again, you can't go wrong with golf in northwest Ireland. The clubhouse restaurant is awesome too. Beautiful dark wood interior with great food and spectacular views. 🍻
@GolfMates 10 ай бұрын
I loved the people to
@tonywoodssnr1400 10 ай бұрын
Another fantastic course, what a series this is. BRILLIANT well played boys
@garystride5200 10 ай бұрын
Great video, has the barlow had lessons cos where is captain slice😮he used to have a stance so open his right foot was still back on the last green, now he hits draws, Course lovely but £125 is very pricey still suppose it keeps golfers like me off it😊
@simmo5071 10 ай бұрын
Love how Stu is cheering for everyones shot. Liam I thought you misled Stu on the first hole. The course is spectacular but those grey clouds look kind of ominous. Working hard: 3 pints of guinness and a whiskey, great play on the last hole fellas.
@GolfMates 10 ай бұрын
To keep us warm lol
@markkirby5909 10 ай бұрын
Loved that especially the Guinness rain break. Hard picturesque course but you boys played it well 👏🏻👏🏻
@GolfMates 10 ай бұрын
We did lol
@suringhelani5218 10 ай бұрын
Joe I vote you as the best camera man on you tube! Superb camera work mate👍🏽! Ireland is stunning amazing courses beautiful scenery what a place! Great birdie by Heavy Ballesteros well deserved. That was another fun video to watch. I’d love to do what you do Liam. Keep the videos coming. Great work guys 👏
@GolfMates 10 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@trevorgadd7993 5 ай бұрын
Fantastic course great match to watch, nice putt for your 2 Mr B
@billymcf2935 10 ай бұрын
More Brilliance from you all...stunning course keeps getting better....time and a half 😄😄😄
@deanrsanders 10 ай бұрын
stunning course and just so much fun to watch the banter and friendship. thanks @golfmates
@benr91377 10 ай бұрын
Barlow clapping his own shot had me in tears. Plus "time and a half" 😂
@GolfMates 10 ай бұрын
Ffs 🤦🏻♂️ I got to look for that lol
@andrewtimmins7064 10 ай бұрын
Lads what can the golf mates say, stunning corse brilliant camera work especially the drone footage, you have done us Irish proud, 🍀🍀🍀
@GolfMates 10 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@Tm-eg2lx 10 ай бұрын
Another brilliant video and course I hear Rory is watching the videos,and now he's practicing the scoopy loopy.😊
@paulmcintyre9918 10 ай бұрын
Love how the excitement levels ramped up after the Guinness break
@charliearnold4706 6 ай бұрын
Brilliant to watch and so funny. What a beautiful looking golf course.
@colstoncox4880 10 ай бұрын
Another cracking course and great golf played by all especially the last hole even though you all missed the green ❤🏌️♀️⛳
@rupertbettison6348 10 ай бұрын
This and the Slovenian trip have been my favourites great beautiful courses and great company
@GolfMates 10 ай бұрын
Thank you
@johnkitchen4699 10 ай бұрын
Absolutely agree with the sentiment, but I need to question the geography (you’ve been watching Mr Barlow too much - nah, you can’t get too much), Slovakia.
@rupertbettison6348 10 ай бұрын
@@johnkitchen4699 you are right 😂
@user-bl8dg9zq9l 10 ай бұрын
Ive been watching golf youtube videos for 5+ years now and yours are just amazing and fun to watch . Really hope that you continue to bring these fantastic vlogs/videos for years to come , oh i do have 1 complaint wished you did more ! Only because im gutted when i have to wait for the next one 😂 .
@GolfMates 10 ай бұрын
Scotland videos after Ireland 🇮🇪
@darrenhall9770 9 ай бұрын
Your content is a great advert for Ireland but also for friends to get together to share such moments. Always love watching the videos. Can not thank you enough for sharing this with us all
@GolfMates 9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much
@ROB1966SHARON 10 ай бұрын
Just when Banger Barlow gets his eye in ''RAIN STOPS PLAY!!!" Great vid keep em coming
@GolfMates 10 ай бұрын
Lol it did
@1980magoo 10 ай бұрын
Another great episode thank you. Can’t believe next week was in the north west club. 2 min from my house. Would of enjoyed the Guinness challenge with you. Sorry to have missed you all.
@GolfMates 10 ай бұрын
We had a few in there
@kevinbrew-fs6dp 10 ай бұрын
Loving the vids boys . Stu is having a great time by the looks of it great to see him back on the channel
@GolfMates 10 ай бұрын
Haha, it's hard to keep up with Stu sometimes! But we're thrilled to have him back and it's definitely making for some entertaining content. Glad you're enjoying it!
@MikeDavidson-xu7tr 10 ай бұрын
liam great to watch you guys play and have fun. remember keep it down the middle.👍👍 ps unlike me🤣🤣🤣🤣
@johncataldo3052 10 ай бұрын
Great job lads. Great fun. Thank you.
@GolfMates 10 ай бұрын
Thank you
@neilcrossley3457 10 ай бұрын
Well done Liam. Another superb course and video. Hope you’ve moved on from the cheating nonsense. Love your enthusiasm for golf, the joy of playing new courses and sharing the experience with friends.
@GolfMates 10 ай бұрын
I have. Cheers 🍻
@jodyrohde6938 10 ай бұрын
Only Mr. Barlow could throw a challenge flag on the Guinness Challenge about having a larger harp on his glass, LOL. Love it! I think Mr. Barlow won that challenge by the way.
@GolfMates 10 ай бұрын
Don’t say that lol 😂
@andymcg8353 Ай бұрын
I’m playing Portsalon today, enjoying watching your video on it.
@timdench2583 10 ай бұрын
Great video. This and the Slovakian vlogs are wonderful. Great intro each week, super editing. Pls keep this music in future series - it really is like the intro to your favourite TV show.
@GolfMates 10 ай бұрын
Love the music. Liam did and great job on the intros
@nevillemorton4806 10 ай бұрын
Well done lads,3 pints of Guinness tomorrow before you tee off, loving this series 👏👏👍
@GolfMates 10 ай бұрын
Boom 💥
@stuartjames2483 10 ай бұрын
Just wow, what a course that is, I think I'm gonna get some guiness in and drink every time Liam says "what a golf hole"
@GolfMates 10 ай бұрын
Your be pissed soon lol
@dennissprague8489 10 ай бұрын
I really love the hidden gems vlogs keep them coming boys.👍
@rosemarymorgan3548 10 ай бұрын
As always Liam, great video, beautiful courses, great mates and gives those of us higher handicapper's hope we can enjoy the same as yourself.
@GolfMates 10 ай бұрын
Thank you
@Mike13684 10 ай бұрын
Loving both series Liam, congrats to you and the boys, and your team.
@GolfMates 10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind words! We really appreciate your support.
@coopersays 10 ай бұрын
Fantastic drone footage of Portsalon in Donegal, I am a member of Headfort Golf club in Co Meath, and you guys were gold for the club for your recommendations. Great coverage of all the courses.
@GolfMates 10 ай бұрын
Cheers cooper man
@davidmcgrath3370 9 ай бұрын
I LOVE Portsalon, and can count myself lucky as a previous Barton Cup winner. Back in the day when there was no clubhouse and you had to walk in your studs down to the pier for a bag of chips between matches ;-)
@billhoughton8029 10 ай бұрын
Absolutely love watching Golfmates - another amazing course and Mr Barlow is just a wizard with the flat stick - what a man
@GolfMates 10 ай бұрын
Thank you
@jonalways1327 10 ай бұрын
The 2nd hole in Port Salon is probably one of the prettiest holes Ive ever played. Only a short drive to the 3 courses at Rosapenna. Best golfing trip Ive ever done good value great courses and creamy pints.
@GolfMates 10 ай бұрын
It’s up there for sure
@karenlee7544 10 ай бұрын
Brilliant series !!
@carlgoodall9412 10 ай бұрын
Banger Barlow, boom.... Another great episode to keep us all smiling...
@michaelkane2120 8 ай бұрын
One pint, and Mr. Barlow is dragging clubs? Cmon! 😂❤
@paulmills7504 6 ай бұрын
Love hidden gems. Ireland has been fantastic. Your gonna have a job matching some of these courses.
@GolfMates 6 ай бұрын
Absolutely! Thank you for watching
@andyjsheldon 10 ай бұрын
Put a ‘P’ in front 😂 😂😂 Love Roy on the channel, great video as always Liam.
@ianredford8894 10 ай бұрын
Hidden Gems series that keeps on giving without asking!!!😊😊😊
@GolfMates 10 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@Keith-zc2nn 9 ай бұрын
I watched that putt 3 times. And all 3 times was like the first time. What a GREAT putt!
@stuartmather3514 10 ай бұрын
Roy is a great bloke. Love having him on the channel.
@GolfMates 10 ай бұрын
He is
@diamondjolt 21 күн бұрын
Have played many a time at Portsalon myself, definitely one of the best links in the country
@Chris-lh6hw 10 ай бұрын
Great 🐦 Barlow at the end Roy you can catch Liam 💪🏌️⛳ Lovely Drive on the 1st hole Liam. Great video Gents
@GolfMates 10 ай бұрын
Thank you
@andrewm6554 10 ай бұрын
The drive along Fanad to Portsalon is up there with the best drives in the world. My folks are from Strabane so just across the border and we had many a day out in Donegal growing up. I’ve always fancied playing Portsalon and it’s definitely on the bucket list after this video.
@GolfMates 10 ай бұрын
It’s a fantastic track
@Bazza-10 10 ай бұрын
Boom Boom Boom, what a put Mr Barlow👏👊⛳️
@somedude0923 10 ай бұрын
The nearby Ballymastocker beach at 1:08 is amazing, as too is the Marina… beautiful part of the world!
@GolfMates 10 ай бұрын
It is
@paulduddy4621 10 ай бұрын
Thanks guys for showing the world the beauty of Donegal
@GolfMates 10 ай бұрын
No thank you for watching
@williehannon9306 10 ай бұрын
Fantastic Series
@kieranpyne3271 10 ай бұрын
Having the time of your life boys. Good to see!
@McG1974 10 ай бұрын
Brilliant Course and beautiful part of the world
@gerdamarsh 10 ай бұрын
this series makes me want to go to Ireland to play golf so badly!
@GolfMates 10 ай бұрын
A MUST
@leemeadows5764 10 ай бұрын
Brilliant, great vlog. Mr Barlow new name Basil Brush Boom! Boom! 😂
@adamlane73 10 ай бұрын
Barlow once again proves why he's a legend. Great stuff.
@GolfMates 10 ай бұрын
He is
@geronimox1971 10 ай бұрын
What a great birdie from Mr. B!
@GolfMates 10 ай бұрын
Boom 💥
@Graham.Brisbane 10 ай бұрын
I love the hidden gems, well done lads, brilliant birdie Mr Barlow
@johnbarr09 10 ай бұрын
Wow another belter of a course and another whiskey and rain .....got it all !!
@GolfMates 10 ай бұрын
It did
@mkieltyperc 10 ай бұрын
So glad you made it to Portsalon. One of the best courses in Ireland
@GolfMates 10 ай бұрын
It has to be
@balanaidu2307 10 ай бұрын
You guys played beautiful game wat a beddy by Steve I enjoyed it
@ianashton1226 10 ай бұрын
Must say Stu played brilliantly there. Lovely to watch
@GolfMates 10 ай бұрын
Hr did
@rodneytravis4852 10 ай бұрын
I don't know how you manage to put do yourself every time.. ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL PLACE.... Cheers Mate
@GolfMates 10 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊
@pancho059 10 ай бұрын
I loved Roy's comments when Steve chips on Hole 3 Stoker. " I don't know how he does it"
@GolfMates 10 ай бұрын
Can you tell me a man who dose lol 😂
@MrDenosaur 10 ай бұрын
My Dad was born next to Otway golf club , at a place called Saltpans ,Rathmullan about 10 miles from Portsalon. My Dad was a great golfer , as were all my uncles. It's a beautiful part of the world.
@GolfMates 10 ай бұрын
It really is
@davidbrady7478 6 ай бұрын
Sunday rewind for me . Class viewing
@GolfMates 6 ай бұрын
Boom
@stevenbonnar3136 10 ай бұрын
Stu should ask for committee meeting over Liam's info on the first fairway!!🤷🏴
@GolfMates 10 ай бұрын
Lol 😂 he got me back
@paullockett9545 10 ай бұрын
Golf!! What a game Mr Barlow has a stinker of a hole and then goes and sinks that monster putt on the next!! Awesome
@GolfMates 10 ай бұрын
Hero
@robinzyap 10 ай бұрын
Come on, BARLOW!!!!!!!! I'm so happy.
@GolfMates 10 ай бұрын
Barlow army
@NineEyeRon 10 ай бұрын
What a series this has been.
@GolfMates 10 ай бұрын
Brilliant one
@michaelblack2334 10 ай бұрын
What a stunning hole “the Strand” another really great video. Thank you giving us these hidden gems
@GolfMates 10 ай бұрын
Thank you
@1964cohibas 10 ай бұрын
used to play in donegal with a big group of family and friends for a week every september in the 90’s as my mum was from dunfanaghy Port Salon, Rossapena and Ballyliffen were always highlights of the trip
@andewlea3772 10 ай бұрын
Another stunning video for the hidden gems and a great birdie Mr Barlow and great golf in general. Keep safe and well golfmates
@GolfMates 10 ай бұрын
Thank you
@magnificentmuttley2084 9 ай бұрын
Thank you for posting Liam. What great craic you guys have together!! I would love to take you round my own course, the Strand Portstewart, not a million miles away from Portsalon around the north Irish coast. Best regards from the Giant’s Causeway Coast of Northern Ireland. 😄👍⛳️☘️
@tizwazz 10 ай бұрын
Thanks men your videos are amazing I’ve played the last 3 golf courses in Donegal, now I’m a little homesick 😂
@jcee6886 10 ай бұрын
That course is an absolute ripper!
@fredeisen7401 10 ай бұрын
what a course! You all played well. Thanks as always guys!
@GolfMates 10 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@andrewroberts4736 10 ай бұрын
Love the course. Barlow putt was real class. Roy driving like a pro and Liam putting well. Something for everyone.
@GolfMates 10 ай бұрын
Shocking my putting lol.
@Tomo-bm5lw 10 ай бұрын
Boom Boom Mr Barlow loved the course brilliant once again The Hidden Gems wow👍
@GolfMates 10 ай бұрын
Boom 💥
@PatrickMclaughlinRock 10 ай бұрын
Watched this on the tv , yous done it justice, great drone footage and good golf round there as its tough when the wind blows, 3 Guinness helps though 😂
@GolfMates 10 ай бұрын
I know what your waiting for
@PatrickMclaughlinRock 10 ай бұрын
@@GolfMates the excitement is real 😂 just a pity it was such poor weather, anyways I'm sure you guys done a great job of it 👍
@gordonmetcalf2476 10 ай бұрын
Mr B What a put Love it lads, keep it up
@GolfMates 10 ай бұрын
Ever week
@heleneshields8890 10 ай бұрын
Lovely course, good fun…..and that Guinness looks delicious. Oh and this series is great ⛳️ 🥃🏌🏻🤣
@kevinsorrell1822 10 ай бұрын
What a great series courses amazing the is good as well well done Joe as it must f been cold 👏👏👍
@GolfMates 10 ай бұрын
Was cold when the rain came. Liam and joe did a great job on the edit
@reicheld590 10 ай бұрын
12 handicap for Mr. Barlow... about time you "sandbagger" ha ha. Next year the wife and I are headed to Wales courtesy of your superb video's. Enjoy your time in Ireland and play well "doctor".
@GolfMates 10 ай бұрын
Thank you
@michaelwells1874 3 ай бұрын
Great finish Mr B 👍
@mrkipling3841 10 ай бұрын
Stunningly good video, chaps.
@GolfMates 10 ай бұрын
Cheer mr Kipling
@kevinrobertson2053 10 ай бұрын
I do love a Links course, I do live in NE Fife after all. Portsalon looks like a cracking track. Kudos to Balow on the birdie.....even a broken clock is right twice a day. 😉🤣
@khordi 10 ай бұрын
only a matter of time till this channel has a million subs :D
@larryd4352 10 ай бұрын
Just when you think that there is no way anyone of you were going to make a birdie on that Par 3....Mr. Barlow holes out from a nearly impossible location! Bravo Steve!
@GolfMates 10 ай бұрын
He’s a artist 🧑🎨 lol
@chrisplatts2458 10 ай бұрын
Heavy balasteros 😂😂
@andrewgallagher3475 10 ай бұрын
Portsalon, absolutely beautiful 👍
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