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Hidden Gems

Head off the beaten track and explore some of Ireland’s lesser-known golf courses where you can enjoy your game in silence and solitude and with green fees that won’t break the budget

  • Ardglass Golf Club

    Ardglass Golf Club

    County Down

    The scenery will leave you speechless if the golf doesn’t – this course is draped around some of Ireland’s most dramatic scenery.

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  • Ballycastle Golf Club

    Ballycastle Golf Club

    County Antrim

    Lovers of a varied game will enjoy this ancient course, which is part links, part parkland

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  • Ballyliffin, Inishowen

    Ballyliffin, Inishowen

    County Donegal

    Play two different, but all together complementary courses at Ireland’s northernmost golf club

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  • Belvoir Park Golf Club

    Belvoir Park Golf Club

    Belfast BT8, County Antrim

    Highly rated by top players, it’s little changed since its original 1927 design

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  • Carlow Golf Club

    Carlow Golf Club

    Deerpark, County Carlow

    A former wild deerpark is the setting for one of this club’s two inland courses. The sandy soil here drains easily and means good year round play.

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  • Carne (Belmullet)

    Carne (Belmullet)

    County Mayo

    Escape the crowds on this spectacular course, little known to players outside Ireland

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  • Carton House (Montgomerie)

    Carton House (Montgomerie)

    Maynooth, County Kildare

    One of Ireland’s finest golf clubs, Carton House is a rare retreat for golfers who appreciate championship golf, awe-inspiring surroundings and exquisite greens and fairways.

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  • Castle Hume Golf Club

    Castle Hume Golf Club

    Enniskillen, County Fermanagh

    A pristine golf course in the beautiful surroundings of Fermanagh’s lakeland region

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  • Clandeboye

    Clandeboye

    Newtownards, County Down

    Immerse yourself in the sophisticated and tranquil surrounds of Lady Dufferin’s Estate, just 12 miles from the bustle of Belfast City

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  • County Sligo Golf Club

    County Sligo Golf Club

    County Sligo

    County Sligo Golf Club enjoys a spectacular location, but don’t get distracted by the views – this 112-year-old club gives the golfer a thorough test of skills

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  • Doonbeg

    Doonbeg

    County Clare

    A breathtaking seaside setting makes for a satisfying day out on this Greg Norman designed course

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  • Druids Glen

    Druids Glen

    County Wicklow

    Steeped in history and known as the Augusta of Europe, Druids Glen is renowned as one of the world’s finest golf resorts

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  • Fota Island

    Fota Island

    Carraigtwohill, County Cork

    Nestled in the heart of a lush 780 acre estate dotted with woodland, this is a well located course with top facilities.

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  • Glasson Golf Club

    Glasson Golf Club

    County Westmeath

    Water, water everywhere…Overlooking Lough Ree, this course has other lakes dotted around, too, just waiting to tempt any stray balls.

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  • Headfort Golf Club

    Headfort Golf Club

    Kells, County Meath

    Two beautifully sculpted parkland courses offer a testing treat for discerning golfers

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  • Hilton Templepatrick

    Hilton Templepatrick

    County Antrim

    A relative newcomer, having opened in 1999, the championship course has quickly gained a great reputation

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  • Killarney (Killeen)

    Killarney (Killeen)

    County Kerry

    The jewel in Killarney Golf Club’s crown, this outstanding course is nestled amidst the glistening Lakes of Killarney and is a treasure not to be missed.

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  • Lisburn Golf Club

    Lisburn Golf Club

    County Argmagh

    This testing, great value, course is regarded by many golfers as having the ideal layout

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  • Luttrellstown Castle

    Luttrellstown Castle

    Castleknock, Dublin

    A great location, between Dublin’s fair city and the airport, and yet tranquil and secluded.

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  • Massereene Golf Club

    Massereene Golf Club

    County Antrim

    Reach the top of the hill at the seventh tee and you’re rewarded with stunning views over Lough Neagh

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  • Mullingar Golf Club

    Mullingar Golf Club

    Belvedere, Mullingar, County Westmeath

    Tucked away in central Ireland, this fantastic course doesn’t always get the attention it most definitely deserves – make sure you become one of those ‘in the know’.

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  • Old Head

    Old Head

    Kinsale, County Cork

    You couldn’t dream of a more dramatic location – play golf along the cliffs’ edge, high above the Atlantic

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  • PGA National Ireland

    PGA National Ireland

    Palmerstown House, County Kildare

    The Professional Golfers’ Association liked this course so much, they decided to base their Irish headquarters here. Take a visit and you’ll understand why.

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  • Royal Belfast

    Royal Belfast

    County Down

    Founded in 1881, this is Ireland’s oldest golf club – and the inspiration for this sporting craze to spread all over the country.

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  • Slieve Russell Golf Club

    Slieve Russell Golf Club

    Ballyconnell, County Cavan

    Enjoy the Cavan countryside at this idyllically located championship parkland course

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  • The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort

    The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort

    Killenard, County Laois

    A majestic day of golf is guaranteed at The Heritage just an hour outside Dublin

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  • The Island Golf Club

    The Island Golf Club

    County Dublin

    A magnificent links course just yards from the Irish Sea, The Island is rated amongst the best Links in the country

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  • The Royal Dublin

    The Royal Dublin

    Dollymount, Dublin 3

    Travel just three miles outside of Dublin City Centre across the bridge to Bull Island and you’ll feel like you’ve been transported to a different world.

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Ireland’s golfing heroes

Philomena Garvey won the British Ladies Amateur Golf Championship in 1957, at Gleneagles and was a finalist on four other occasions.