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Golf Breaks in Belfast

Why Book a Golf Break in Belfast?

As Belfast continues to leave its turbulent history in its wake, its emergence as a tourist destination accelerates accordingly, and this progression has catapulted the city into the golfing sphere. Northern Ireland's capital city is bursting with energy and is also perfectly set up to host an extremely convenient golf tour.

Further South is the majestic County Down, the rolling Mourne Mountains are an everpresent view across the region. This teamed with the rugged surrounding coastline make for some sensational views and golf courses.

Golf in Belfast & County Down

Belfast golf tours will not only grant you immediate access to all the attractions of the city, including its excellent nightlife, it will also open the door to some undiscovered golfing gems; the monumental Royal Belfast will be familiar to many, but gems such as Malone and Belvoir Park Golf Club are truly delightful and relatively untouched

About 1 hour south of Belfast in County Down is the monumental golf course at Royal County Down, widely regarded to be the very best in Europe, and is an essential experience for any serious golfer. Combined with the enchanting clifftop course at Ardglass and hidden gems such as Warrenpoint, a County Down golf tour is a truly unforgettable experience

Royal County Down, Newcastle, Northern Ireland
Royal County Down, Newcastle, Northern Ireland
Royal Belfast Golf Club, Holywood, Belfast
Royal Belfast Golf Club, Holywood, Belfast
Ardglass Golf Club, Ardglass, County Down
Ardglass Golf Club, Ardglass, County Down
Malone Golf Club, Belfast
Malone Golf Club, Belfast
Belvoir Park Golf Club, Belfast
Belvoir Park Golf Club, Belfast

Best Golf Courses in Belfast & County Down

Royal County Down, Newcastle

Royal County Down

Newcastle, Co. Down

• Ranked best course in Europe and 4th best worldwide
• Designed by Old Tom Morris, 3 time Irish Open host
• Sensational backdrop of the Slieve Donard Mountains and The Irish Sea
• Rory Mcilroy's favourite golf course

Royal Belfast Golf Club, Belfast

Royal Belfast Golf Club

Holywood

• 12th ranked course in Northern Ireland
• One of 6 courses in Ireland to have the 'Royal' prefix
• Founded in 1881 and is thought to be the oldest course in Ireland

Ardglass Golf Club, Ardglass

Ardglass Golf Club

Ardglass, Co. Down

• Ranked 8th in Northern Ireland
• Spectacular views of The Irish Sea from every hole
• 50 minutes drive from Belfast

Malone Golf Club, Belfast

Malone Golf Club

Dunmurry, Belfast

• Ranked 7th in Northern Ireland
• 27 Hole parkland layout
• Set around the beautiful lake on the 330 acre Ballydrain Estate
• 5 miles from Belfast city centre and 30 minutes from Belfast International Airport

Belvoir Park Golf Club, Belfast

Belvoir Park Golf Club

Newtownbreda, Belfast

  • Ranked 9th in Northern Ireland
  • Host to the Irish Open and Irish PGA Championship
  • Designed by Harry Colt

Where to stay in Belfast & County Down

Hastings Europa Hotel, Belfast

Hastings Europa Hotel

Belfast

  • 4 star hotel
  • Located in the heart of Belfast's city centre
  • Close proximity to a range of shops, bars and restaurants
  • Over 270 rooms
Slieve Donard Resort & Spa, Newcastle

Slieve Donard Resort & Spa

Newcastle, Co. Down

  • 4 star hotel
  • Stunning Victorian building with a recent multi million pound refurbishment
  • State of the art Spa facilities
  • Breathtaking views of the County Down coastline and the Mourne Mountains
Grand Central Hotel, Belfast

Grand Central Hotel

Belfast

  • 4 star hotel
  • Located in central Belfast
  • Tallest building in the city, with sensational views from the Observatory Bar
  • Numerous bars and restaurants nearby, as well as great transport links
Burrendale Hotel Country Club & Spa, Newcastle

Burrendale Hotel Country Club & Spa

Newcastle, Co. Down

  • 4 star hotel
  • Beautiful setting, with views of the Mourne Mountains and the Irish Sea
  • Well equipped gym, sauna and swimming pool
  • 45 minutes from Belfast, 90 from Dublin

Things to do in Belfast and County Down off the course

Nightlife

Belfast is widely renowned for its lively nightlife, heading to the cobbled Hill Street in the Cathedral Quarter is a must!

  • The Dirty Onion, Belfast (Bar with Irish Music)
  • Crown Liquor Saloon, Belfast (Traditional Pub)
  • Berts Jazz Bar, Belfast (Live Music Venue)
  • Monday Night Comedy Club, Belfast (Comedy Club)
  • The Anchor Bar, Newcastle (Bar)
  • Limelight, Belfast (Nightclub)

Restaurants

Northern Ireland's capital city is host to a sensational array of restaurants, expect to find plenty of fresh fish from the busy port

  • Reggie's Stone Fired Pizza, Belfast (Italian)
  • Percy French at Slieve Donard (Local Cuisine)
  • Courtney's Steakhouse, Newry (Steakhouse)
  • Hoolans At The Barge, Belfast (Local Cuisine)
  • Aldos, Ardglass (Seafood)
  • Ox, Belfast (Fine Dining Local Cuisine)

Activities

Belfast and County Down teamed together have the perfect mix of peaceful countryside and the buzz of the Capital city, there is plenty of activities to choose from away from the course!

  • Titanic Belfast (Local History)
  • Game of Thrones Film Set Destination Tours (Tourist Attraction)
  • Crumlin Road Gaol (Local History)
  • Mourne Mountains (Mountain Hike)
  • Falls Road, Belfast (Walking Tour)
  • St. George's Market (Shopping)