An Information Guide to Golf
The text on this page is from "An Information Guide to Golf", available free from the Northern Ireland Tourist Board.
Golf courses have been marked on this map from Shell GeoStar.
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Where to play golf
Northern Ireland is marvellous natural golfing country. Over eighty courses in meadowland, parkland and superb coastal settings await the visitor.
There are whole series of lovely links along the coasts of Down, Antrim and Londonderry, a dozen courses within five miles of Belfast City Hall - and, of course, the famous fairways of championship courses such as Royal Portrush and Royal County Down.
This leaflet is intended to help you plan your golfing outings and includes details of green fees, length of courses and standard scratch scores. For access to any particular course, we indicate those days on which you can usually expect to get a round. We say 'usually' because open competitions, public holidays and even exceptionally good weather, may reduce your options - so it is prudent to make contact with the club beforehand.
Green fees in Northern Ireland are moderate and reductions can be negotiated for groups and visiting golf societies. Caddies can be arranged at some courses and a few clubs have power carts available.
Royal Portrush Golf Club
(1) 18 HOLES, 6818 yd, sss 73
(2) 18 HOLES, 6273 yd, sss 70
(3) 18 HOLES, 1187 yd
Three links courses: (1) Dunluce (2) Valley (3) Skerries, 1 mile east of Portrush
Best days for visitors: weekdays (except Wed & Fri pm) -
telephone or write in advance. Handicap certificate required
Green fees: weekdays (1) £60 (2) £24;
weekend/public holidays (1) £70 (2) £32 (3) £2.50 for 9 holes.
Caddies, power carts. Bar, snacks. Meals by arrangement.
Practice fairway, pitch & putt
Club professional: Dai Stevenson Tel: (01265) 823335
Secretary: Wilma Erskine
Club address: Bushmills Road, Portrush BT56 8JQ
Tel: (01265) 822311. Fax (01265) 823139
E-mail: rpgc@dnet.co.uk
Ballycastle Golf Club
18 HOLES, 5757 yd, sss 69
Seaside course, 1/2 mile south-east of town
Best days for visitors: weekdays
Green fees: weekdays £20, weekend/public holidays £28
Bring your own clubs. Bar. Bar snacks in summer.
Meals by arrangement
Club professional: Ian McLaughlin
Secretary: Brian Dillon
Club address: Cushendall Rd, Ballycastle BT54 6QP
Tel: (012657) 62536
Bushfoot Golf Club
9 HOLES, 5876 yd, sss 67
Seaside course, a mile north of Bushmills
Best days for visitors: weekdays
Green fees: weekdays £13, weekend/public holidays £16
Bring your own clubs. Bar, meals.
Snooker, pitch & putt
Secretary/Manager: Knox Thompson
Club address: 50 Bushfoot Road, Portballintrae,
Bushmills BT57 8RR
Tel: (012657) 31317
Cushendall Golf Club
9 HOLES, 4794 yd, sss 63
Seaside course, in the town
Best days for visitors: Mon, Tues & Fri
Green fees: weekdays £13, weekend/bank holidays £18
Bring your own clubs. Bar. Meals by arrangement.
Practice area
Secretary: Sean McLaughlin Tel: (012667) 58336
Club address: 21 Shore Road, Cushendall, Ballymena
Tel: (012667) 71318
Gracehill Golf Club
18 HOLES, 6660 yd, par 72
Parkland course, 7 miles north-east of Ballymoney
Best days for visitors: weekdays
Green fees: Mon-Tues £15, Wed-Fri £20,
weekend and public holidays £25
Bar, snacks. Meals by arrangement. Practice fairway
Secretary: Jim Gillen
Club address: 143 Ballinlea Rd, Stranocum,
Ballymoney BT53 8PX
Tel: (012657) 51209. Fax (012657) 51074
