Dream Team Ireland: Great Irish golf links

One of the shining stars of the rural northwest side of Ireland is Rosapenna Golf Club, a 36-hole club home to the Sandy Hills links.

Many call County Louth Golf Club, also known as 'Baltray' one of the better unknown golf links of Ireland.

As Ireland's northernmost golf club, Ballyliffin is worth the trek to play raw, natural links golf. Luckily, there are 36 holes to enjoy here before heading back to civilization.

Located on Bull Island in the heart of Dublin, Royal Dublin has been a city escape for Dubliners since 1885.

The Island Golf Club is a convenient and historic links play minutes from Dublin.

Designed by Irish writer-turned-architect Pat Ruddy, The European Club features 20 holes to enjoy just south of Dublin.

Ballybunion's raw and rugged links have been beloved by Americans for decades, including Tom Watson and President Bill Clinton.

The name says it all: 'Calamity.' This par 3 at Royal Portrush is one of the most intimidating in all of links golf.

'Shipwreck' at Tralee Golf Club is one of Ireland's most famous par 3s.

One of the toughest links on Earth is Walker Cup host Royal County Down in Northern Ireland.

Portstewart Golf Club is one of Northern Ireland's great 19th century links.

Dating back to 1889, Waterville Golf Club has since been redesigned by Tom Fazio.