
The Prehen Course
City of Derry Golf Club
About this course
The City of Derry Golf Club's course at Prehen sits on gently rolling parkland along the banks of the River Foyle, just outside Londonderry in Northern Ireland. The layout was designed by Willie Park Jr., the accomplished Scottish architect and two-time Open Championship winner who created numerous courses across the British Isles in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Park's design work typically emphasized strategic bunkering and natural contours, and Prehen reflects this approach within its wooded riverside setting. The course occupies mature parkland with established trees framing many holes and the River Foyle forming a scenic boundary along portions of the property. The terrain features moderate elevation changes that add variety to the round without becoming overly strenuous. Park routed the holes to take advantage of the natural topography, creating a mix of hole lengths and angles that require thoughtful club selection and course management rather than relying solely on length. City of Derry Golf Club has a long history in the region, serving as a traditional members' club with roots extending back over a century. The club maintains its parkland character through careful tree management and conditioning appropriate to the Irish climate. While not a major championship venue, Prehen provides a representative example of early twentieth-century parkland design in Northern Ireland, offering members and visitors a straightforward test of golf within an attractive riverside landscape.
Quick facts
- Location
- Prehen, Londonderry, Northern Ireland
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1911
- Designer
- Willie Park
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,429 yards
- Difficulty
- 75.7/136
Getting there
The journey to City of Derry Golf Club most often begins at Belfast International Airport, roughly ninety minutes east by car, though City of Derry Airport offers a closer alternative for select regional connections. The drive west traces the edge of Lough Neagh before climbing into the gentle hills of County Londonderry, where the landscape opens into a patchwork of hedgerows and farmland. As you descend toward the River Foyle and the historic walls of Derry-Londonderry come into view, the final turn onto Prehen Road leads through a quiet residential enclave, the city's bustle giving way to the serene, wooded grounds that have sheltered this members' club since 1912.
FAQ
Common questions about The Prehen at City of Derry Golf Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
The Prehen was designed by Willie Park.
Yes. The Prehen at City of Derry Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at The Prehen is 71.
The Prehen plays 6,429 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at The Prehen is 136.
The Prehen is a 18-hole course.



