Northern Ireland's extraordinary coastline offers stunning links golf for everyone.
On Northern Ireland’s courses, the visual spectacle of incredible sea views and a looming dune will make you feel like your at the edge of the world while playing this game that so many love!
If parkland is more up your alley then head to one of these lush fairways where you’ll be able to enjoy an all-around experience with some amazing scenery in tow as well.
Northern Ireland is not a huge country, but it’s golfing prowess can’t be denied. With 90 clubs and 3 major champions in Rory McIlroy Darren Clarke and Graeme McDowell you won’t find more of an up-and-coming place to play!
From world-class golf courses to the perfect mix of links and parkland, Northern Ireland is a golfer’s paradise. Play on The Golf Digest number one course in the World at Royal County Down or host your own 148th Open with an event at Royal Portrush!
The whole area is blessed with rolling sand dunes, stunning views and incredible golf. Be sure to check out the likes of Ardglass, Lough Erne or head inland for a few gems that definitely should make it onto your to-play list!
Today, the fight for the top golf course in Northern Ireland is between two “royals” – Royal County Down and Royal Portrush (Dunluce Links). So if you do visit, try to play them both.
However, quality golf does not stop at these two courses, Portstewart Strand course is an exhilarating course set amongst huge sand dunes and at Castlerock, you will find the Mussenden that some say is as every bit as good as the two leading royals.
As you travel towards Lough Erne, you can find the Nick Faldo course which is a championship test at just over 7,000 yards. If you escape towards the sea and want dramatic views, try Ardglass – another spectacular links course with beautiful views across the Irish Sea.
Royal County Down the very words are enough to send a shiver up your spine. Laid out beneath the imperious gaze of the Mountains of Mourne and enjoying a magnificent setting along the shores of Dundrum Bay,
Royal County Down is truly one of the world’s finest links golf courses.
