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Bangor Golf Club
Bangor
Golf club
Bangor golf course was designed and laid out in 1935 by the pre-eminent golf course architect of the time, James Braid, the legendary golfer who won The Open championship five times.
Seventy years on, trees planted then can now be seen in their full beauty, and the fairways and greens would do justice to many a course. There are stunning views of Belfast Lough, the Antrim Hills, the Irish Sea and the coast of Scotland from the top of the 4th hill and the view from the Clubhouse windows can’t be beat.
The course has attracted some major events, including the Ulster and Irish Professional Championships and Pro-Ams in which names such as Christy O’Connor Senior, Fred Daly, Peter Allis, Tony Jacklin and Roberto de Vincenzo featured. The professional record was set on August 1962 by Christy O’Connor Senior who scored 62 with nine birdies, eight pars and an eagle at the 460 yard 5th hole. The length of the course is 6410 yards from the medal tees, and although not an especially difficult course, it is enough of a challenge to entertain good players without discouraging the less skilled.
Did you know?
Norman Drew had an outstanding amateur career, all the more remarkable in that it was achieved in only four years before he turned Professional in 1953. He was the first golfer to play in the Walker Cup, Ryder Cup and Canada Cup (now World Cup).
At a glance
Type of course: Parkland Length of course in yards: 6410 Par: 71
Best days for visitors to play:
Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri and Sun
Belfast
Main Map Reference F3,04
Bangor Golf Club, Broadway, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4RH
