Northern Ireland

County Antrim

Overview

Golf along County Antrim's coast and glens, including Royal Portrush.

Nearest airports: George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), Belfast International (BFS)

Where to stay

Ballycastle

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.

Golf access: Ballycastle Golf Club is on the town's edge; Royal Portrush is 25 minutes west along the Causeway Coast.
Restaurants & evenings: A small coastal town with a handful of good pubs and restaurants; House of McDonnell and a few seafood spots are local favourites.
Families: The Giant's Causeway is 20 minutes west; Rathlin Island ferry departs from Ballycastle harbour.

Ballymena / Galgorm

Galgorm Resort and Spa, set on the River Maine outside Ballymena, is the most resort-like base in County Antrim, combining the adjacent golf course with a well-regarded hotel and spa. It is a practical inland alternative to the coastal towns for golfers combining the Causeway Coast links with Galgorm itself.

Golf access: Galgorm Castle Golf Club is immediately adjacent to the Galgorm Resort; Royal Portrush is 30 minutes north.
Restaurants & evenings: The Galgorm Resort's restaurants are the main choice; Ballymena town has a range of high-street options.
Families: A more inland, less dramatic setting than the coast; Galgorm Resort's spa and facilities suit families looking for a resort experience.

Location

Map of County Antrim coming soon