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Ireland Courses

Ardglass Golf Club

Northern Ireland

Founded in 1896, The ancient Ardglass Golf Club, although not long by modern standards, still offers a great day of links golf and is rated among the top courses in Northern Ireland. The second hole is particularly memorable with the tee set on the edge of a precipice. The course is located on the north-eastern coast of Ireland with some stunning views and many excellent and unique golf holes. The course is about 1 hour by car from Belfast and less than 30 minutes from the world renowned Royal County Down golf links at Newcastle.

  • Caddies Available: Yes (Request in advance through The Golf Travel Group)
  • Pull Carts Available: Yes
  • Electric Buggies Available: Yes (limited)
  • Practice Facilities: Practice area and putting green
  • Dress Code: Appropriate golf attire

Castlerock Golf Club

Northern Ireland

Castlerock is a fabulous links course that lies on the north coast of Northern Ireland, just to the west of Portstewart. The course has frequently played host to National Championships in both the Amateur and Professional game, including the Irish PGA Championship in 2001.

  • Caddies Available: Yes (Request in advance through The Golf Travel Group)
  • Pull Carts Available: Yes
  • Electric Buggies Available: Yes (only 4 available)
  • Practice Facilities: Putting green. Practice area 1/2 mile from clubhouse.
  • Dress Code: No denims or collarless shirts. No waterproofs or golf shoes in clubhouse.

The Faldo Course, Lough Erne Resort

Northern Ireland

Lough Erne Resort is home to The Faldo Course, designed by six-time Major winner Nick Faldo. The Faldo Championship Course is an exciting challenge for golfers of all abilities, featuring 18 spectacular golf holes. Situated between Castle Hume Lough and Lower Lough Erne, 14 of the holes have water in play; a highlight is the iconic 10th Hole, the ‘Emerald Isle’, where the green is surrounded on three sides by water. The routing of The Faldo Championship Course takes full advantage of the natural topography and provides golfers with superb playing conditions all year round, as well as breathtaking views of the Fermanagh Lakelands.

  • Caddies Available: No
  • Pull Carts Available: Yes (Powered & Pull Carts)
  • Electric Buggies Available: Yes
  • Practice Facilities: Practice range, short game area and putting green along with The Faldo Academy
  • Dress Code: Appropriate golf attire.

Portstewart Golf Club

Northern Ireland

Portstewart is a difficult but fair open links course, giving magnificent views of Donegal Hills, the rolling Atlantic, Strand Beach and the River Bann. The Strand Course is of championship standard, and is now, arguably, vying with Royal County Down as the finest course in Northern Ireland. A must-play for any golfer visiting the north, the Strand course has played host to major events such as the Irish Amateur Championship, British Girls’ Championship and final qualifying for the Open Championship. Prior to taking on the tougher Strand Course, a warm up on Portstewart’s Riverside Course (5,725 yards) or Old Course (4,730 yards) might be a good idea.

  • Caddies Available: Yes (Request in advance through The Golf Travel Group)
  • Pull Carts Available: Yes
  • Electric Buggies Available: Yes (only 3 available)
  • Practice Facilities: Practice area and putting green
  • Dress Code: Appropriate golf attire. No golf shoes in the clubhouse.

Royal County Down

Northern Ireland

Founded in 1889, the course offers a tremendous challenge to even the most experienced golfers. With the Mourne Mountains rising up from the Irish Sea and providing a stunning backdrop to every game, Royal County Down is a scenic course. The fact that the course has five blind tee shots, which is unusual, makes it very challenging. Well-positioned bunkers demand a very high degree of accuracy with your tee shots and your iron approaches to the undulating greens. This fabulous links course played host to the Walker Cup in 2007. This top 5 course in the world is a must play for northern visitors.

  • Caddies Available: Yes (Request in advance through The Golf Travel Group)
  • Pull Carts Available: Yes
  • Electric Buggies Available: No
  • Practice Facilities: Driving nets and putting green.
  • Dress Code: No denims or collarless shirts.

Royal Portrush

Northern Ireland

One of two ‘Royal’ courses in Northern Ireland, Portrush is steeped in history. The only course in Ireland to have hosted the Open Championship (1951, when Max Faulkner won) it is on everybody’s shortlist of top Irish courses, a great test of any golfer’s nerves and shot-making ability. Founded in 1888, the club was named ‘The Royal Portrush Golf Club’ in 1895 when the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) became patron. The course is famous not only for its magnificent turf and superb golf holes but also for its lovely setting, overlooked by the ruins of Dunluce Castle. A must play on any itinerary for golfers who are visiting Northern Ireland. Royal Portrush will once again be hosting the Open Championship in 2019.

  • Caddies Available: Yes (Request in advance through The Golf Travel Group)
  • Pull Carts Available: Yes
  • Electric Buggies Available: No
  • Practice Facilities: Driving range, short game area and putting green
  • Dress Code: No denim or shorts. No golf shoes in the clubhouse. No mobile phones on links or in clubhouse.