Official tourism website for Northern Ireland

Golf Courses & Clubs

Explore Top Golf Courses and Scenic Greens in Northern Ireland

It’s true what they say: major courses make major winners. And however good your game – from absolute beginner to total pro – we’ve got you covered. Test your skills on picturesque Links courses, or claim victory on the most challenging Championship courses. In Northern Ireland, you're competing against the best.

Browse through our clubs, where you'll find everything from Links and Parkland to Championship standard. 

You’ll find the number one in the world here, as voted by the panellists of Golf Digest – Royal County Down – as well as Royal Portrush, host of The 153rd Open in 2025. And in the splendid Royal Belfast, we also have the oldest course in Ireland. Our climate is soft and temperate, meaning it’s good for golf pretty much all year round.

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 that what we have to offer is not only world-class courses but also breath-taking landscapes, vibrant cities and the warmest of welcomes. And the great news is that it’s time to create your own adventure and start planning your golf break to Northern Ireland.