ROYAL COUNTY DOWN GOLF CLUB: Dating from 1889, it is one of the oldest golf clubs in Ireland. Dramatically set against the backdrop of the Mourne Mountains and Dundrum Bay, Royal County Down is consistently rated among the top ten courses in the world. Royal County Down has hosted many prestigious events including. Irish Open Amateur Championship, Walker Cup (2007), the Curtis Cup (1968), the Amateur Championship (twice) and The Senior Open Championship' on three occasions. Royal County Down is consistently ranked as one of the Top 10 golf courses in the World.