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Ballycastle Golf Club
Ballycastle
Golf club
The seaside resort of Ballycastle is situated on the Causeway Coast which is a designated area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Founded in 1890, Ballycastle Golf Club is a founder member of the Golfing Union of Ireland. Despite modest beginnings, on a local area of sandy turf known as the Warren, the original nine holes opened in 1891. By 1926 the final layout was created and the current 18 hole course has remained largely unchanged to the present day. The course ‘clubhouse’ prior to 1901 consisted of a wood and corrugated iron hut. Over the years a fully functioning clubhouse was developed up to 2003 when the clubhouse was rebuilt and extensively modernised, providing excellent golfing facilities for both members and visitors. The first five parkland holes are bounded by the rivers Margy and Carey and the ancient Bonamargy Abbey is situated alongside the second, 3rd and 4th holes. The outstanding panoramic views of Glenshesk and the North Antrim Coast may force you to take your eye off the ball more often than you would like.
Did you know?
Bonamargy Friary, situated in the middle of Ballycastle’s golf course, is the resting place of the reclusive ‘Black Nun’ Julia McQuillan. She requested to be laid to rest at the entrance of the Abbey so worshippers would forever tread on her grave.
At a glance
Type of course: Parkland / links Length of course in yards: 5876 Par: 71
Best days for visitors to play:
Any day, restrictions Sat mornings
Belfast
Main Map Reference E2,02
Cushendall Road, Ballycastle, County Antrim, BT54 6QP
