Experience the wild & untamed golf of Northern Ireland

With the emergence of Rory McIlroy and return of The Open Championship to Royal Portrush after an absence of almost 70 years, the Northern Ireland golf scene is as hot as it’s ever been in this wonderful country.

Of course, you’ll want to take on the big two – Harry Colt’s Royal Portrush and Old Tom’s masterful Royal County Down. With both ranked in the upper echelons of Golf Digest’s World Rankings, this really is a golfer’s paradise. But don’t forget the likes of Portstewart, Castlerock, Ardglass, or even Rory’s home course Holywood.

Belfast is a lively city and gives you great access to all these courses, with none being more than an hour’s drive away. Alternatively, you can split your golf trip in Northern Ireland between Portrush to the north and Newcastle in the south.

Best golf courses
* Royal County Down Golf Club
* Royal Portrush Golf Club
* Portstewart Golf Club
* Castlerock Golf Club
* Ardglass Golf Club

Hidden gems
* Holywood Golf Club
* Ballycastle Golf Club
* Royal Belfast Golf Course

Tour hotels
* Europa Hotel
* Jurys Inn Belfast
* Bushmills Inn Hotel
* Ramada Portrush Atlantic Hotel
* Slieve Donard Resort & Spa