NORTHERN IRELAND
THE PLACE
Northern Ireland is not only home to world-class courses, it is also home to world-class players. Rory McIlroy who hailed from Holywood Golf Club in Northern Ireland often speaks about the courses available here.
“I’m very proud to be from Northern Ireland and our little country has produced some great players over the years. We have some of the greatest courses in the world. There are great tests, great views, great hospitality, and all that you would want to get from a great day of golf.”
On a trip to Northern Ireland you will discover what we have to offer is not only world-class courses but also breath-taking landscapes, vibrant cities and the warmest of welcomes. So what are you waiting for? It’s time to create your own adventure and plan your golf break to Northern Ireland!
GOLF
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Considered the best golf course in the world outside the US, and the #1 within the UK territory.
Designed by Old Tom Morris, Harry Vardon and Harry Colt. The two 18-hole links courses are amazingly scenic but be prepared to play in permanent windy conditions.
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Designed by Harry Colt.
This course is the only Irish course to host The Open and it has received the tournament in 1951 and 2019.
Challenging golf and unlimited beauty: giant sand hills, views of the sea and links overlooking the ruins of the 13th century Dunluce Castle.
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Designed by Nick Faldo, founded in 2007, this course is located within the grounds of the 5 star Lough Erne Resort.
As a gateway to North West Ireland, Lough Erne is the ideal base for a golfing break where you can combine a round on The Faldo Course or Castle Hume with some of Ireland’s best links and parkland courses nearby.
PLANNING
When to travel
Ideally during the high season, which begins in May and ends in September. During the last weeks of April and the first weeks of October, you can expect to experience bad weather: moist and changeable with abundant rainfall.
How to get there
The best option is to fly to Europe via London, Frankfurt, Madrid or Paris and connect to Dublin or Belfast.