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County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Ballycastle Golf Club
One of the oldest clubs in Northern Ireland — a scenic coastal and parkland course at the foot of Knocklayde Mountain, with views to Rathlin Island and Scotland.
Course overview
Ballycastle Golf Club was founded in 1890 on the north Antrim coast, making it one of the oldest clubs in Northern Ireland. The course occupies mixed terrain of parkland and coastal ground at the foot of Knocklayde Mountain, with views across the North Channel to Rathlin Island and the Scottish coast on clear days. The modest length belies the challenge imposed by the coastal setting and constant exposure to the North Channel breeze.
The essentials
- Established
- 1890
- Type
- Parkland
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 5,419 m
- Handicap
- HCP 0–36
- Location
- County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Character & atmosphere
A short course with exceptional scenery — coastal ground, mountain backdrop, and views to Rathlin Island and Scotland reward the visiting golfer on a course where modest length is offset by the challenge of an exposed coastal setting.
Highlights
Why play here
- Sea views feature throughout the round.
- A moderate round for golfers who enjoy a proper test.
Facilities
Practical guidance
Plan your visit
How to get there
Belfast International Airport is around 90 minutes from Ballycastle. Car hire is essential for this remote northeast Antrim location. The route via Ballymena and the A44 passes the Glens of Antrim.
Where to stay
Ballycastle is a quiet alternative to Portrush for golfers touring the full Antrim coast, with a more local character and easy access to both the Causeway Coast courses and the Antrim Glens. The view from the town across to Rathlin Island and the Mull of Kintyre is one of the north of Ireland's finest.
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