How it plays

What you are actually facing

36holes
6,561yards
31mof climb
1water hazard

The walk. Flat, and an easy walk — 31 metres of climb over the round.

The wind. The wind is usually westerly, averaging 19 km/h, gusting to 79. It is the club selection that catches people out, not the yardage.

The water. 1 hazard in play. Bring a few more balls than you think you need.

The design. Old Tom Morris.

The holes that will cost you. The 18th, the 8th and the 16th. The 8th is the one you will be talking about afterwards.

Hole by hole — how we would play it
1
415 yards — flat
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Crosswind — allow for drift
2
147 yards — flat
position hole — less than driver to your number, leave a full wedge
Crosswind — allow for drift
3
432 yards — flat
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer
4
399 yards — flat
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Crosswind — allow for drift
5
407 yards — flat
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Crosswind — allow for drift
6
395 yards — flat
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Crosswind — allow for drift
7
162 yards — flat
position hole — less than driver to your number, leave a full wedge
Crosswind — allow for drift
8
532 yards — plays like 526, downhill
a full two-shotter — driver, then a mid/long iron
Crosswind — allow for drift
9
420 yards — flat
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer
10
435 yards — plays like 430, flat
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Crosswind — allow for drift
11
430 yards — flat
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Crosswind — allow for drift
12
398 yards — flat
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Crosswind — allow for drift
14
357 yards — flat
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer
15
389 yards — flat
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Downwind — take less
16
495 yards — flat
a full two-shotter — driver, then a mid/long iron
Crosswind — allow for drift
17
205 yards — flat
position hole — less than driver to your number, leave a full wedge
Crosswind — allow for drift
18
543 yards — flat
a full two-shotter — driver, then a mid/long iron
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer

Terrain and prevailing-weather data, read hole by hole. It is our own assessment of how the course plays, not an official course or slope rating.

WHERE TO STAY

Places to stay while you play Rosapenna Golf Course

Base yourself near the course — every venue here includes Rosapenna Golf Course in your golf holiday.

This course

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Venue details checked by the Golf Planet Holidays specialist team · Updated May 2026

Frequently asked questions

Golf holidays in United Kingdom — answers to the questions our golfers ask most.

Where should I play in the United Kingdom?

From challenging links to impressive parkland courses, the UK has it all. Tell us your dream golf holiday scenario.

It is easy to get around the United Kingdom?

Yes, getting around the UK for golf is very straightforward. Self-driving is the most popular choice — the motorway network connects major cities and virtually all golf courses have excellent road access. For Scotland, flights from London to Edinburgh or Glasgow take around 90 minutes, or take the scenic East Coast Main Line overnight. In England, most golf regions — Surrey heathland, Kent links, Yorkshire moorland — are within 2-3 hours of London. We include all transfers in our UK packages and can advise on the best travel approach for your group.

Is the United Kingdom good for groups?

Yes. There are plenty of great options if you are going away with your golfing friends.

What about if I am looking for somewhere special in the United Kingdom?

We offer superb hotels all around the United Kingdom, ideal if you wish to combine high levels of comfort with great golf courses.

Are flights included?

Our golf holidays are arranged ground-only — hotel, golf and transfers. You can add flights through us, and those flights are ATOL protected as part of your booking.

How do golf holidays with Golf Planet Holidays work?

Every trip is hand-built. Tell us your group, dates and the destinations you fancy, and we build a personal itinerary — hotel, golf and transfers — around them. There are no fixed packages to squeeze into; we shape the whole break to suit how your group likes to play.

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