County golf guide
Antrim
Antrim is one of the strongest golf counties in Ulster, with a mix of famous links, established parkland courses, and visitor-friendly clubs spread from the Causeway Coast to the greater Belfast area.
Royal Portrush gives the county a headline course with global recognition, but Antrim also has a deep supporting cast. Golfers can find coastal drama, mature inland layouts, resort golf, and accessible club courses that make the county useful for both destination golf and regular open competitions.
For visiting golfers, Antrim works particularly well because it can deliver a serious links experience, a strong parkland round, and a practical open competition option within the same wider trip.
Must play
Royal Portrush Golf Club
Royal Portrush is the headline act in Antrim golf, a dramatic links course with towering dunes, exposed coastal conditions, and a reputation that places it among the great courses in Ireland.
Recommended
Galgorm Castle Golf Club
Galgorm Castle is a strong recommended stop for golfers who want polished parkland golf, good facilities, and a course that feels different from the coastal links experience.