Galgorm Castle Golf Club

Galgorm Castle

Golf club

Host of the 2022 ISPS HANDA World Invitational presented by Modest! Golf. This venue is also famous for hosting the 2020 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open and the 2020 Northern Ireland Open supported by The R&A. This golf course is set in 220 acres of mature parkland in the grounds of one of Ireland’s historic demesnes.

Galgorm Castle was awarded the IGTOA’s ‘Parkland Course of the Year 2014’ award. The Course previously draw widespread praise from European Tour players and Officials annually during the Northern Ireland Open, with particular praise based on the pristine greens that run true all year round. The par-72 layout was designed by Simon Gidman and opened in 1997. The course is nestled in the heart of the 220-acre historic Galgorm Castle Estate, providing a mature setting that promotes an easy, relaxing rhythm that makes playing golf so pleasurable. Bordered by the rivers Maine and Braid, these come into play on numerous holes, as well as five lakes and the magnificent oxbow lake adjacent to the 14th hole. A variety of teeing areas provide an exciting and enjoyable challenge for golfers of all abilities and its central location means the course is a must-visit for any golfers planning a trip to Northern Ireland.

Off the course, the academy includes a 24-bay driving range and USGA spec short game area plus the fun golf area’s pitch & putt course and Himalayas putting green. The clubhouse is home to the outstanding Castle Kitchen + Bar, a brand new destination bar & restaurant offering the very best in local produce and hospitality.

Did you know?

The site comprising of 220 acres includes remnants of the ancient Irish fort of the McQuillan clan and is recognised as one of the finest examples of early Jacobean architecture in Ireland.

At a glance

Type of course: Parkland Length of course in yards: 7105 Par: 72 Best days for visitors to play: Any day

Belfast

Main Map Reference E3, 14

Galgorm Road, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT42 1HL Tel: +44 (0) 28 2564 6161 E-mail: golf@galgormcastle.com