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
The scenery will leave you speechless if the golf doesn’t – this course is draped around some of Ireland’s most dramatic scenery.
Ballycastle Golf Club
Lovers of a varied game will enjoy this ancient course, which is part links, part parkland.
Ballyliffin, Inishowen
Play two different, but all together complementary courses at Ireland’s northernmost golf club.
Belvoir Park Golf Club
Highly rated by top players, it’s little changed since its original 1927 design.
Carlow Golf Club
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.
Carne (Belmullet)
Escape the crowds on this spectacular course, little known to players outside Ireland.
Carton House (Montgomerie)
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.
Castle Hume Golf Club
A pristine golf course in the beautiful surroundings of Fermanagh’s lakeland region.
Clandeboye
Immerse yourself in the sophisticated and tranquil surrounds of Lady Dufferin’s Estate, just 12 miles from the bustle of Belfast City.
County Sligo Golf Club
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
Doonbeg
A breathtaking seaside setting makes for a satisfying day out on this Greg Norman designed course.
Druids Glen
Steeped in history and known as the Augusta of Europe, Druids Glen is renowned as one of the world’s finest golf resorts
Fota Island
Nestled in the heart of a lush 780 acre estate dotted with woodland, this is a well located course with top facilities.
Glasson Golf Club
Water, water everywhere... Overlooking Lough Ree, this course has other lakes dotted around, too, just waiting to tempt any stray balls.
Headfort Golf Club
Two beautifully sculpted parkland courses offer a testing treat for discerning golfers
Hilton Templepatrick
A relative newcomer, having opened in 1999, the championship course has quickly gained a great reputation
Killarney Golf Club
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.
Lisburn Golf Club
This testing, great value, course is regarded by many golfers as having the ideal layout
Luttrellstown Castle
A great location, between Dublin’s fair city and the airport, and yet tranquil and secluded.
Massereene Golf Club
Reach the top of the hill at the seventh tee and you’re rewarded with stunning views over Lough Neagh
Mullingar Golf Club
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’.
Old Head Golf Club
You couldn’t dream of a more dramatic location – play golf along the cliffs’ edge, high above the Atlantic
PGA National Ireland
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.
Royal Belfast Golf Club
Founded in 1881, this is Ireland’s oldest golf club – and the inspiration for this sporting craze to spread all over the country.
Slieve Russell Golf Club
Enjoy the Cavan countryside at this idyllically located championship parkland course
The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort
A majestic day of golf is guaranteed at The Heritage just an hour outside Dublin
The Island Golf Club
A magnificent links course just yards from the Irish Sea, The Island is rated amongst the best Links in the country
The Royal Dublin
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.
