They say the front nine of Portstewart's Strand Course are some of the best links golf has to offer. I would agree with that, and definitely add the team in the pro shop. I have rarely been looked after so nicely. As for the course itself, you could compare it to a hyena: A powerful set of teeth in front, but unfortunately a rather weak rear end. Which is why it came to nothing to become the king of the animal kingdom, which in this region is certainly called Royal Portrush.