McGinley Design Firm Hired by Donegal Golf Club for Renovation Project

Donegal Golf Club Partners with Paul McGinley for Course Development

Donegal Golf Club has recently announced a partnership with Paul McGinley’s course design company, McGinley Golf Course Architecture & Design, to enhance its stunning links course located on the Murvagh Peninsula near Donegal Town in Ireland.

The par-73 Championship course, originally designed by Eddie Hackett and later remodelled by Pat Ruddy, offers breathtaking views of Donegal Bay, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Bluestack Mountains. The next phase of development will see the renovation of several holes, with the first three already completed last month.

Brian Boyle, President of Donegal Golf Club, expressed his excitement about the collaboration, stating, “Paul’s stature in the world of golf combined with his love of County Donegal has created the perfect partnership to successfully deliver our next phase of development.” He also praised McGinley’s expertise and vision for enhancing the course.

Paul McGinley himself shared his pride in being chosen as the design consultant for the project, emphasizing his goal of making the course more playable for all levels of golfers while still maintaining a challenge for major events. He highlighted the unique canvas that Donegal Golf Club provides and his commitment to honoring its history and natural beauty in the redesign process.

With the combined expertise of McGinley Golf Course Architecture & Design and the stunning backdrop of Donegal’s landscape, the future looks bright for Donegal Golf Club as it aims to become one of the top links courses in the world.