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 ...

Pic Edenmore Edenmore Golf & Country Club, Magheralin, Craigavon

Edenmore, a parkland course, is laid out in the gently rolling hills of the lower Lagan Valley. The course layout is distinct in that both nines are different in appearance and playing characteristics. The front nine is relatively open, but with ...

Shandon Shandon Park Golf Club, Belfast

Bar, meals, snooker and practice areas.

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. ...

Fe01_Enniskillen Golf Enniskillen Golf Club, Enniskillen

Located within Castle Coole Estate, this parkland course divides into two distinct components. The original 9 hole course was played over the mature woodland adjoining Lord Belmore’s estate, with century old oak and beech trees lining the narrow ...

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