Hidden Gems

Hidden Gems

Wandering off the beaten track is very rewarding...


In fact it’s positively encouraged!  Tucked away amongst our rolling drumlins, lakes and dramatic coastline are some perfect treasures - quirky, full of character and local history. Our long and illustrious golfing heritage means we have more than our share of courses with real personality.  But such golfing riches are to be expected, considering the sheer number of courses packed into this compact land, and the landscape itself.  This terrain is a natural for the game – varied and beautiful, with rugged spots and rolling greens. Over the decades, golf designers, both professional and avid amateurs, have exploited every dune, clifftop and riverbank to the maximum.

 

We’re proud of the unique diversity and personality of our many courses and warmly invite visitors to sample each one. Sharing our ‘best kept secrets’ is all part of the unforgettable golf experience you’ll only find here.  So pack a road map and include a few of our lesser known gems among the famous names. You’ll be very glad you did.

Just Some Ideas

Kirkistown hi-res Kirkistown Castle Golf Club, Cloughey, Portaferry

Situated near the foot of the Ards Peninsula, Kirkistown Castle is a real old-fashioned gem. James Braid assisted in the design of the course and is reputed to have commented wistfully “If only I had this within 50 miles of London”. This ...

hilton temple Hilton Templepatrick Golf Club, Templepatrick, Ballyclare

The four star luxury Hilton Templepatrick Hotel and Country Club is situated on 220 acres of beautiful park and woodland on the Castle Upton Estate. This super 18 hole golf course, designed by David Jones and David Feherty has been acclaimed as ...

cushendall Cushendall Golf Club, Cushendall

Founded in 1937, the club nestles at the foot of stunning Glenballyeamon in the celebrated Glens of Antrim. This picturesque 9 hole course is bounded by the quaint village of Cushendall and the waves of Red Bay. The River Dall meanders through ...

Knock Knock Golf Club, Dundonald, Belfast

Designed in the early 1920’s by a top team of English golf architects, Colt, Mackenzie and Allison, Knock has developed into one of Ireland’s finest inland courses - the par of 70 is reputed to rank among the toughest in the country. Tree-lined ...

Moyola_pic Moyola Park Golf Club, Castledawson, Magherafelt

Set in mature parkland on the estate of Lord Moyola with recent plantings of young trees to make play more difficult. Accurate driving and continuous vigilance is a must to determine the appropriate club and route between tees and greens. ...

Balmoral GC 5 - DD Balmoral Golf Club, Belfast

Balmoral is home to the first Irish Open Champion, the great Fred Daly MBE and four former Ryder Cup representatives – Fred Daly, Norman Drew, Eddie Polland and David Feherty. Soft undulating fairways lined by thousands of mature trees force...

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