Golf Clubs In Northern Ireland

Some people come to Northern Ireland to take a tour of its castle ruins and stately homes. Others are attracted by its beautiful beaches. Others, still, come to spend golf holidays in Northern Ireland. After all, there are many golf courses in Northern Ireland that are surrounded by spectacular scenery.

The Royal Belfast Golf Club is one of the top golf clubs in Northern Ireland, as well as the oldest. It was founded in 1881, although its present course was established only in 1925. It is also considered a challenging course, putting the skills of golf enthusiasts to the test.

The Royal County Down Golf Club in Newcastle is also one of the oldest golf clubs in Northern Ireland. Like the Royal Belfast Golf Club, it offers spellbinding scenery, particularly of the famous Mourne Mountains. It offers two link courses - the Championship Links for expert and experienced golfers, and the relatively easier Annesley Link for families spending holidays in Northern Ireland.

You will find two links golf courses at the Royal County Down Golf Club, as well, both of which provide amazing views of the coast. The more popular course is the Mussenden Course, which has 18 holes and an SSS of 72, although the 9-hole Bann Course can be a treat for golfers, too.

The most popular of all the golf courses in Northern Ireland, though, is the Royal Portrush Golf Club, which is also one of the main reasons why golfers spend their holidays in Northern Ireland. Indeed, the Royal Portrush Golf Club is consistently listed among the world's top golf courses, particularly because of its breathtaking scenery and the challenges it presents to even the most experienced golfers.

The Ballycastle Golf Club has a good golf course, too, which is part parkland and part links - the first five holes located on parkland and the rest located on links. This offers a diversity of challenges for golfers as well as different views of the coast and nearby mountains which are all equally spectacular.

The Radisson Roe Park golf course is a good choice as well. Although parkland, the 18-hole course is by no means easy, especially because of its challenging water features. You can stay at the Radisson Roe Park Hotel, too, so you can enjoy the course to the fullest while getting luxury accommodations.

There are several other excellent golf courses, too, such as the Clandeboye Golf Club in Bangor and the Ardglass Golf Club in Downpatrick. And if you want to take a break from golf, there are also many other interesting things to do and see. This way, you'll surely enjoy your holidays in Northern Ireland.