A warm welcome, spectacular setting and demanding golf course. This is what links golf in Ireland is all about.
AT A GLANCE
Golf courses
It is difficult to find a more spectacular links course than Ardglass. With the front five holes hugging the Irish Sea, the meandering fairways demand the utmost accuracy from tee to green.
Ardglass Golf Club (Ardglass Golf Club)
It is difficult to find a more spectacular links course than Ardglass. With the front five holes hugging the Irish Sea, the blustery winds and meandering fairways demand the utmost accuracy from tee to green. Ardglass has been favourably compared to the other great links courses of Northern Ireland.
18 Holes, Par 70, Yardage 6268. Links.
| Hole | Name | White | Yellow | Par | SI | Ladies | Par | SI |
| 1 | Lambs Lough | 335 | 292 | 4 | 10 | 242 | 4 | 10 |
| 2 | Howd's Hole | 167 | 160 | 3 | 14 | 143 | 3 | 14 |
| 3 | Compass Hill | 334 | 269 | 4 | 16 | 293 | 4 | 12 |
| 4 | The Warren | 375 | 351 | 4 | 6 | 326 | 4 | 6 |
| 5 | Black Rock | 151 | 135 | 3 | 18 | 138 | 3 | 16 |
| 6 | Donard | 414 | 394 | 4 | 4 | 325 | 4 | 8 |
| 7 | The Cottage | 219 | 205 | 3 | 12 | 180 | 3 | 18 |
| 8 | Red Braes | 439 | 430 | 4 | 2 | 395 | 4 | 4 |
| 9 | Isabella Tower | 527 | 503 | 5 | 8 | 435 | 5 | 2 |
| Out | 2961 | 2739 | 34 | | 2477 | 34 | |
| 10 | The Island | 205 | 181 | 3 | 13 | 157 | 3 | 17 |
| 11 | St John's | 488 | 465 | 5 | 3 | 424 | 5 | 5 |
| 12 | Cathlin | 198 | 187 | 3 | 7 | 142 | 3 | 15 |
| 13 | Ringfad | 397 | 333 | 4 | 1 | 333 | 4 | 9 |
| 14 | Coney | 382 | 362 | 4 | 11 | 352 | 4 | 1 |
| 15 | The Pillar | 491 | 480 | 5 | 15 | 467 | 5 | 7 |
| 16 | The Orchard | 422 | 384 | 4 | 5 | 309 | 4 | 11 |
| 17 | Loughans | 361 | 356 | 4 | 9 | 356 | 4 | 3 |
| 18 | Cowd's Castle | 354 | 304 | 4 | 17 | 321 | 4 | 13 |
| In | 3298 | 3052 | 36 | | 2861 | 36 | |
| Total | 6259 | 5791 | 70 | | 5338 | 70 | |
Accommodation
You can stay at the following hotels: Hilton Belfast, Hastings Europa & Slieve Donard
Where you can stay
Slieve Donard Resort & Spa
The 4* Slieve Donard Hotel underwent a £15 million development, extension and refurbishment programme in 2006 making it a truly spectacular retreat for any golf break. Situated in six beautiful acres of private ground, it boasts 178 luxury bedrooms which have been tenderly finished to make your golf break even more special.
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Hastings Europa
Ideally positioned for guests to take in the best of Belfast’s local attractions. It has spacious rooms and two excellent restaurants – the Brasserie for more informal dining and the Gallery for fine cuisine.
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Hilton Belfast
A contemporary 5* hotel that has 195 bedrooms, a heath spa with pool and the renowned Sonoma restaurant.
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The Sunday Times wrote about Ardglass; "It's a beautiful course and there's a warm welcome for visitors."
Location
An hour from Belfast City Centre
Maps and directions