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Belfast & County Down, Northern Ireland
Malone Golf Club
A mature parkland course in south Belfast — one of the oldest clubs in Northern Ireland, consistently regarded as a top inland venue.
Course overview
Malone Golf Club is a parkland course in south Belfast, one of the oldest golf clubs in Northern Ireland. The course occupies a mature wooded site with established trees and rolling terrain, and is consistently regarded as one of the best inland courses in the country. A lake comes into play on several holes on the back nine.
The essentials
- Type
- Parkland
- Location
- Belfast, Northern Ireland
Character & atmosphere
A mature parkland in south Belfast where established trees and rolling terrain define the challenge — careful positioning from the tee is rewarded, and the well-maintained greens place a premium on approach accuracy.
Facilities
Practical guidance
Plan your visit
How to get there
Belfast International Airport is around 15 minutes from Malone Golf Club. George Best Belfast City is also close at around 20 minutes. Car hire is the most convenient option.
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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Northern Ireland
Explore Belfast & County Down
Royal County Down and the Mourne Mountains coastal links, close to Belfast.