Royal Belfast Golf Club
The oldest golf course in Ireland
Founded in 1881, the Royal Belfast Golf Club is the oldest established golf club in Ireland and officially marks the birth of golf in Northern Ireland. Nestled in a bucolic setting on the peaceful shores of Belfast Lough, it combines history, elegance and technicality.
Northern Ireland
- Number of holes: 18
- Architects: Harry S. Colt and W.A Murray
- Year: 1881
- Type: links
- PAR 71
- Slope: 141
- Distance: 5933m
The route in detail
Becoming "Royal" in 1885 under the patronage of the Prince of Wales, the club is today under the protection of Prince Andrew, Duke of York. Its Victorian clubhouse, with its authentic architecture, bears witness to the refinement of the period.
Route & Infrastructure
The 18-hole course, superbly maintained, is renowned for its narrow and well-defended greens, often difficult to reach. It is also dotted with 61 strategically placed bunkers, requiring precision and strategy with every shot. The course winds through majestic rhododendrons and typically Irish gorse, offering an enchanting setting and a memorable playing experience.
