Golf breaks in Northern Ireland

It’s not just the quality of golf that makes Northern Ireland so loveable, but it is a great value destination and an excellent location for a golf break. You can be assured of high-quality golf courses and top-class hospitality for a fantastic value in any region.

Wherever you choose to stay and play, everything is easily accessible. You can drive from city to coast to countryside in less than a few hours, all within reaching distance of some of the best golf courses in the country.

Portstewart, The Strand Commonly referred to as 'The Sleeping Giant' and described as a true test of golf, The Strand Course at Portstewart is truly spectacular. Consisting of magical views twisting and turning through towering sand dunes, you can see the Atlantic Ocean from every corner. Willie Park Jr and Des Griffin have constructed a true masterpiece.

Royal County Down, Championship Links Designed by the renowned Tom Morris and situated between the Mourne Mountains and Dundrum Bay, the Championship Links at Royal County Down is considered one of the best courses in the world. With its incredible views, it's not short of breathtaking scenery. Infamous for its 'bearded' bunkers, this course offers a tough round, so it's essential to keep your ball on the tight ribbon fairways!

Royal Portrush, Dunluce Initially, a nine-hole layout formed in 1888, today’s course has been heavily influenced by famous architect Harry Colt’s redesign in 1929. The restructuring of the Dunluce Course has led to the venue hosting the Open Championship in 2019 and is set to host the competition again in 2025.

Ardglass It isn't easy to find a more spectacular links course than Ardglass. With the front five holes hugging the expansive Irish Sea, the blustery winds and meandering fairways demand the utmost accuracy from tee to green. The challenge of the course dovetailed with its sheer beauty means that a trip to Ardglass Golf Club is a real treat. This club offers some of the most picturesque scenery on the planet, set right next to the water’s edge with a clubhouse built on the ruins of a 13th-century castle.

CastleRock Situated on the northern coast of Northern Ireland, is the golf club of Castlerock. The course was originally a 9-hole layout when it opened in 1901 overlooking the River Bann and the North Atlantic Ocean. The course is a traditional links-style layout and offers golfers a good challenge with narrow, undulating fairways, strategically placed bunkers, and a prevailing ocean wind.