Play the Number 1 Course in the World and Ireland's only Open Championship Venue
While Royal County Down and Royal Portrush deservedly get all the Kudos for a Northern Ireland golf trip, many of our Golfing tourists are simply blown away by the beauty of Ardglass, Portstewart, and Castlerock. Any trip to this part of the world would not be complete without a trip to the Giants Causeway, while there is also an option to visit Bushmills distillery, The Titanic experience or various Game of Thrones locations.
See a sample Northern Ireland Tour below. We customize all tours for our clients so feel free to contact us with any specific requests.
Limited tee times available at Royal County Down and Royal Portrush for 2026. Do not delay in enquiring about playing some of the world’s best links courses.
Day 1
Ardglass
Arrive at Belfast or Dublin airport and be greeted by Lyons Links guide. Transfer to Ardglass golf club and play what some locals refer to as "The best course in County Down". There is no doubt it is majestic however this is a tongue in cheek reference to the nearby Royal County Down which has been voted Number 1 course in the World by Golf Digest, two years running. After golf at Ardglass transfer and check-in at the luxurious Slieve Donard in Newcastle
Day 2
Royal County Down
Voted the Number 1 golf course in the World by Golf Digest two years running, Royal County Down is top of most peoples list wishing to come to Northern Ireland. While there is still some availability for 2019, it is very limited. Nonetheless, please contact us and we will see if we can secure tee-times for you on your preferred travel dates. After golf spend another night in the Slieve Donard.
Day 3
Portstewart
Check out of the Slieve Donard and make your way to the North Antrim Coast. The outstanding Championship Strand Course was the host for the 2017 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open. Jon Rahm, the 2017 Winner was certainly impressed, “the golf course is amazing. It’s probably one of the most beautiful golf courses I have ever seen, if not the most”. It's hard to disagree. After golf transfer to Derry city and stay at The Ebrington or Bishop's Gate Hotel.
Day 4
Ballyliffin
Two outstanding links courses that hosted The Amateur Championship in 2024 to much acclaim from the R&A and indeed all who took part. Both the Old Course and the Glashedy Links comfortably rub shoulders with the best links on planet and hence several clients choose to make this a 36-hole day, particulary as there is access to buggies. Many clients reviews have shown Ballyliffin to be the highlight of their visit. A must play!
Day 5
St Patricks Links
What a meteoric rise it has been for Tom Doak's masterpiece to all the renowned Top 100 in the World Lists. Have opened for play in summmer 2021 this majestic piece of links land has received universal acclaim from both golf travel writers and visitors. It's easy to see why. Many have refferd to the golf course as a "work of art" with fairways sweeping through majestic dunes shaping many of the holes. Also a must-play!
Day 6
Royal Portrush
What a way to finish your dream golf trip to Northern Ireland. A simple superb golf course that receives unanimous applause from all our guests. Little wonder the golfing world is licking it's lips looking forward to the club's second hosting of The Open Championship. The Dunluce course at Royal Portrush is still the only club on the island of Ireland to host or be selected to host an Open Championship.
Day 7
Departure Day
The option here is to depart from Dublin or Belfast. While Belfast will mean a very short commute from your hotel, departing from Dublin airport is particularly convenient for our North American clients as guests can "pre-clear" customs, thereby ensuring ease of passage when you touch down home. With this option it may be best to transfer to a Dublin Hotel on Day 6 of your dream trip.
Hotels in Derry
Derry City
After spending two nights in the Slieve Donard, transfer Northwest to the hsitoric city of Derry. A choice of two beautiful hotels to stay in here - Bishops Gate or The Ebrington Hotel, both of which are very well reviewed and much loved by our clients. Derry is a superb base with loads of historical sigthseeing and live music to entertain after retruning from a day on one of the best links on the planet. Simply magnificent!
All itineraries are fully customisable
Some clients might prefer to stay in Portrush rather than Derry and play the Valley Course and Castlerock GC rather than travel to Ballyliffin and St Patricks Links. Our dedicated staff team will discuss both options after you make your inquiry below.