Golf Courses

This state-of-the-art golf centre with computerised booking system is constructed on a mature woodland site with man-made lakes which become strangely magnetic on 5 of the holes.

The short course’s attractive feature is the gorse banking and streams crossing through its length. The holes range from 75 yards on the 1st to a frightening 185 yard 10th which has an inviting lake on the right of the green. Both of these courses are a real work-out.

Course Stats:

• Address: Crawfordsburn Road, Clandeboye
• Length of course: 18 hole championship standard “Hamilton” course 6304 yards. Par 71, SSS 70
  18 hole par 3 course – “The Temple” 2450 yards.
• Number of holes: 2 courses both 18 holes
• Par and SSS: Championship Course Par 71, SSS 70
  Par 3 Course Par 54
• Type of course: Woodland courses
• Hire services: Club hire, trolley hire
• Catering: Full bar and restaurant
• Course location: 11 miles from Belfast, 3 miles from Bangor
• Nearest Hastings Hotel: Culloden Estate & Spa – Belfast
• Website: www.blackwoodgolfcentre.com

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This beautifully presented wooded parkland estate is generally regarded as one of the finest inland courses in Ireland and unquestionably a tranquil and idyllic location for golf. Founded in 1895 & Tony Jacklin winning his first senior professional tournament here in 1966. The centre piece of the 270 acres is a beautiful natural trout lake extending to an awesome 27 acres. The stone built clubhouse dates back to 1835 but has been sympathetically refurbished to offer luxurious surroundings in which to wine and dine.

The course itself is a good and satisfying challenge with mature trees shaping many of the holes with the lake coming appropriately into play on the 13th. Beware the 15th where the tee shot to a tricky undulating green is over water all the way. Also the 18th is quite daunting where almost any ball to the right of the green is water bound.

Course Stats:

• Address: Upper Malone Road Belfast
• Length of course: 6,706 yds – Main Course Drumbridge | Ballydrain
  6,320 yds – Edenderry
• Number of holes: 18
• Par and SSS: par 71 – Main course | par 72 – Edenderry | SSS 72 – Main Course | SSS 70 – Edenderr
• Type of course: Parkland
• Hire services: Club hire, trolley hire
• Catering: Full bar and restaurant
• Course location: 4 miles from Belfast on road to Lambeg
• Nearest Hastings Hotel: Europa Hotel – Belfast
• Website: www.malonegolfclub.co.uk

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With its breathtaking views over Belfast Lough the hilly parkland course is a real treasure just outside the heart of Belfast. Only minutes from the city airport, the Holywood course is ideally placed for the travelling golfer who wants to take full advantage of the great location just 7 miles outside Belfast.

Holywood Golf Club is well known for it’s most famous home grown player; world golf star Rory McIlroy.

Course Stats:

• Address: Upper Malone Road Belfast
• Length of course: 6,019 yds
• Number of holes: 18
• Par and SSS: par 69 | SSS 69
• Type of course: Parkland
• Hire services: Club hire, trolley hire
• Catering: Full bar and restaurant
• Course location: 3 miles from Belfast on Bangor Road
• Nearest Hastings Hotel: Culloden Estate and Spa – Belfast
• Website: www.holywoodgolfclub.co.uk

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Founded in 1896, Ardglass is unquestionable one of the most spectacular courses in Ireland, situated on the south-east coast of County Down. It’s these stunning views which contribute to making many of the holes memorable. But beware – pay too much attention to the scenery and you’ll suffer an over par score from this demanding course.

Course Stats:

• Address: Castle Place, Ardglass
• Length of course: 6,268 yds
• Number of holes: 18
• Par and SSS: par 70 | SSS 70
• Course Record: 65
• Type of course: Links
• Hire services: Clubs, trolleys, caddies on request
• Catering: Full bar and restaurant
• Course location: 7 miles from Downpatrick
• Nearest Hastings Hotel: Slieve Donard Resort & Spa – Newcastle
• Website: www.ardglassgolfclub.com
• Course Map: View interactive course map

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Rated fourth in the world by Golf Digest Magazine and rated the best course in the world outside the USA, Royal County Down presents an irresistable golf challenge set in spellbinding scenery. The course enjoys a magnificent stage-like setting as it stretches out along the shores of Dundrum Bay, in the shadows of the looming Mourne Mountains. As well as being one of the world’s most beautiful courses, it is also one of the most challenging with great swathes of heather and gorse lining fairways that tumble beneath vast sand hills, and wild tussocky faced bunkers defending small subtly contoured greens.

Royal County Down founded in 1889, is a favourite of Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods and many other professional players. The course was originally designed by ‘Old’ Tom Morris. The Royal County Down has previously been host to the Curtis Cup, the Walker Cup and the British Seniors 3 times in the last 6 years and will be host to The Irish Open in 2015.

Course Stats:

• Address: 36 Golf Links Road Newcastle
• Length of course: 7,186 yds – Championship | 4,284 yds – Annesley
• Number of holes: 18 – Championship | 18 – Annesley
• Par and SSS: Par 71 – Championship | SSS 75 – Championship | Par 66 – Annesley | SSS 73 -Annesley
• Course Record: 65
• Type of course: Links
• Hire services: Clubs, trolleys, caddies on request
• Catering: Full bar and restaurant
• Course location: 30 miles south of Belfast
• Nearest Hastings Hotel: Slieve Donard Resort & Spa – Newcastle
• Website: www.royalcountydown.org
• Videos: View course videos

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Rated third in the world by Golf Digest Magazine, Royal Portrush is renowned for its superb turf, great playing qualities and magnificent setting on the spectacular Antrim Coast. This course is a must-play stopover for many professionals eager to experience one of the toughest golf challenges there is and has previously been host to the British Open.

Like a bit of history with your golf? To say Royal Portrush is steeped in heritage is an understatement. The course is overlooked by the dramatic ruins of 13th Century Dunluce Castle perched precariously on an isolated crag jutting from the sea. The famous links course itself has quite a colourful history, and can boast more than a few firsts. Founded in 1888, King Edward VII became patron and granted the course Royal status in 1893.

Course Stats:

• Address: Bushmills Road, Portrush
• Length of course: 7,143 yds – Dunluce | 6,304 yds – Valley
• Number of holes: 18 – Duncluce | 18 – Valley
• Par and SSS: Par 72 – Dunluce | SSS 73 – Dunluce | Par 70 – Valley | SSS 71 -Valley
• Course Record: 65
• Type of course: Links
• Hire services: Clubs, buggies, caddies on request
• Catering: Full bar and restaurant
• Course location: 1 mile east of Portrush
• Nearest Hastings Hotel: Everglades – Derry | Ballygally Castle
• Website: www.royalportrushgolfclub.com

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