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Belfast & County Down, Northern Ireland
Belvoir Park Golf Club
Harry Colt's 1929 parkland in south Belfast — a mature woodland course widely regarded as the finest inland course in Northern Ireland.
Course overview
Belvoir Park Golf Club was designed by Harry S. Colt and opened in 1929 in the Newtownbreda area of south Belfast, set within the grounds of Belvoir Park forest. The course occupies a mature wooded site where established trees and gentle elevation changes define the layout. It is widely regarded as the finest parkland course in Northern Ireland and has hosted numerous Ulster and Irish championship events.
The essentials
- Architect
- Harry S. Colt
- Established
- 1929
- Type
- Parkland
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,031 m
- Handicap
- HCP 0–28
- Location
- Belfast, Northern Ireland
Character & atmosphere
A mature Colt parkland where tree-lined fairways and a well-forested setting demand accurate positioning from the tee — placement and iron precision matter more than length on a course where the woodland framing reduces the margin for error throughout.
Highlights
Why play here
- Designed by Harry S. Colt, opened in 1929.
- A challenging round for golfers who enjoy a proper test.
Facilities
Practical guidance
Plan your visit
How to get there
George Best Belfast City Airport is around 10 minutes from Belvoir Park by car. Belfast International has more connections and is around 30 minutes away. Car hire and taxis are available from both airports.
Where to stay
Staying in Newcastle is the immersive choice for Royal County Down — the course sits between the Mourne Mountains and Dundrum Bay, and the town has been a seaside resort since the Victorian era. For golfers making a specific pilgrimage to RCD, it is the natural stop.
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