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After the success of Northern Ireland hosting the Open Championship in 2019 and the confirmation of its return in 2025, coupled with Irish Opens and PGA events being held here in recent years, it shows how highly the country is viewed in golfing circles.

The quality of courses, regarded as some of the best in the world, alongside a guaranteed Northern Irish welcome, makes us a must stop for any golfing traveller.

Ards and North Down is at the heart of this offering. Golf in the area dates back over 125 years, when The Royal Belfast became Ireland’s first club, in 1881. Boasting 12 diverse courses, designed by the likes of H.S. Colt and James Braid and with five Tourism TNI “Quality Assured” clubs, it sums up the quality on offer. Alongside stunning scenery including views of breath-taking Lough’s and even Scotland, most courses are located within 15 minutes’ drive of each other making playing two clubs in one day accessible.

As an added bonus, we are situated on Belfast’s doorstep, with easy access to the ports and airports. Bangor City Centre, Northern Ireland’s newest City, is only 20 minutes from Belfast by car or 30 minutes by train.

With award winning accommodation, from 5* luxury to B&B’s, award winning eateries and great craic plentiful, Ards and North Down is the perfect destination for your next golfing break.