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The Bushmills Inn Hotel
Bushmills — 5 min from Royal Portrush & Bushfoot
Golf in Antrim. Royal Portrush.
Home of The Open Championship and some of the world's most dramatic links golf. County Antrim's Causeway Coast stretches from the volcanic basalt of the Giant's Causeway to the white-washed towns of Portrush and Portstewart — a setting unlike any other in golf.
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Golf Courses in County Antrim
From the world-famous Dunluce Links to affordable parkland clubs — with green fees and direct tee time booking
| # | Course | Type | Green Fee | Visitors | Par | Book tee time |
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| 1 | Royal Portrush Golf Club – Dunluce Links Portrush — Host of The Open Championship 2019 & 2025 | Links | £350–£420 | Booking + HCP req. | Par 72 | Book Tee Time |
| 2 | Royal Portrush Golf Club – Valley Links Portrush — The sister course to the legendary Dunluce | Links | £150–£200 | Booking req. | Par 70 | Book Tee Time |
| 3 | Portstewart Golf Club – Strand Course Portstewart — Championship links, Irish Open host | Links | £100–£150 | Booking req. | Par 72 | Book Tee Time |
| 4 | Ballycastle Golf Club Ballycastle — Dramatic clifftop views to Rathlin Island | Links/Parkland | £30–£45 | Welcome | Par 71 | Book Tee Time |
| 5 | Bushfoot Golf Club Portballintrae — Scenic links beside the River Bush | Links | £20–£30 | Welcome | Par 71 | Book Tee Time |
| 6 | Massereene Golf Club Antrim Town — Parkland beside Lough Neagh | Parkland | £25–£40 | Welcome | Par 72 | Book Tee Time |
| 7 | Lisburn Golf Club Lisburn — Mature parkland, south Antrim | Parkland | £25–£40 | Welcome | Par 72 | Book Tee Time |
| 8 | Whitehead Golf Club Whitehead — Parkland with Belfast Lough views | Parkland | £20–£35 | Welcome | Par 70 | Book Tee Time |
| 9 | Carrickfergus Golf Club Carrickfergus — Compact parkland, coastal East Antrim | Parkland | £15–£25 | Welcome | Par 68 | Book Tee Time |
Golf Across County Antrim
From the world-famous Causeway Coast to the shores of Lough Neagh and the Belfast coastline
Causeway Coast
Royal Portrush (Dunluce & Valley), Portstewart Strand, Bushfoot. The greatest concentration of links golf in Ireland, set against the dramatic North Antrim coast.
4 courses — from £20North Antrim
Ballycastle Golf Club — a hidden gem combining links and parkland holes with extraordinary views across to Rathlin Island and the Mull of Kintyre.
1 course — from £30East Antrim & Belfast Coast
Whitehead and Carrickfergus — welcoming parkland clubs on the shores of Belfast Lough, offering excellent value just 20 minutes from Belfast city centre.
2 courses — from £15Antrim Town & Lough Shore
Massereene Golf Club beside the western shore of Lough Neagh — a fine parkland course accessible from Belfast and the M2 corridor, with excellent visitor facilities.
1 course — from £25Lisburn & South Antrim
Lisburn Golf Club — a mature parkland course in south Antrim offering a genuine challenge to all levels. Excellent facilities with a welcoming visitor policy throughout the year.
1 course — from £25Golf + Stay on the Causeway Coast
Combine Royal Portrush with world-class accommodation along the Causeway Coastal Route.
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Handpicked accommodation along the Causeway Coast and across County Antrim
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Atlantic Hotel Portrush
Portrush — Seafront, walking distance to Royal Portrush
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Causeway Hotel
Giant's Causeway — Beside the UNESCO World Heritage Site
Causeway Coast Golf + Stay Packages
Combining Antrim's finest links courses with quality accommodation on the Causeway Coast
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Open Championship Experience
3 nights along the Causeway Coast plus 3 rounds at Dunluce Links, Valley Links, and Portstewart Strand. Walk in the footsteps of the world's greatest players on the most dramatic links coast in golf.
£699
per person
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Causeway Coast Links
2 nights on the North Antrim coast plus 2 rounds at Royal Portrush Dunluce and Ballycastle Golf Club. Combine world-class championship golf with a hidden gem of the North Antrim coastline.
£499
per person
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Antrim Golf Discovery
2 nights based in Antrim or Lisburn plus 2 rounds at any 2 courses — ideal for golfers exploring the county for the first time. Mix links and parkland at outstanding value.
£199
per person
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Golf Businesses in Antrim
Accommodation, restaurants, equipment and transport near the Causeway Coast courses
Restaurant
Ramore Wine Bar
Portrush Harbour — Popular seafood restaurant, 5 min from Royal Portrush
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Equipment & Hire
Dunluce Golf Shop
Portrush — Official Royal Portrush merchandise, club hire, apparel
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Belfast Airport and city transfers to all Causeway Coast courses
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about golf in County Antrim
Tee times at Royal Portrush Dunluce Links are in very high demand, particularly since The Open Championship in 2019. Visitors should book well in advance — ideally several months ahead for the Dunluce course, especially in summer. Bookings can be made directly through the Royal Portrush website or via GolfNow. A valid handicap certificate is required for the Dunluce Links. The Valley Links is more accessible and available on shorter notice.
For serious golfers, Royal Portrush Dunluce Links is widely regarded as one of the top five courses in the world and is absolutely worth the premium green fee of £350–£420. The course offers an extraordinary golfing experience — dramatic clifftop holes, sweeping views of the North Antrim coast and the Giant's Causeway, and immaculate playing conditions. If budget is a concern, the Valley Links at £150–£200 offers a world-class links experience on the same estate at a more accessible price point.
Within 20 minutes of Royal Portrush you will find Portstewart Strand Course (a championship links and Irish Open host), Bushfoot Golf Club in Portballintrae (a charming links beside the River Bush), and Ballycastle Golf Club (a unique course combining links and parkland with stunning views to Rathlin Island). Together, these courses make up one of the finest links golf destinations in the world, rivalling any coastal golf region in Britain or Ireland.
Royal Portrush hosted The Open Championship in 2019 — the first time The Open had been held in Ireland since 1951. The event was a landmark occasion for Irish golf, with 237,000 spectators attending over the week. Shane Lowry won the Claret Jug with a brilliant final round 63 on his home soil, in front of one of the most memorable and partisan galleries in Open history. The Open returns to Royal Portrush in 2025 for the second time in six years.
Royal Portrush is approximately 100 miles from Dublin city centre, taking around 2 hours by car via the M1 and A26. Belfast International Airport is the closest airport, located just over an hour from Portrush. Belfast City Airport (George Best) is also convenient. From Belfast, Royal Portrush is approximately 65 miles (around 70 minutes). There are regular bus and train connections from Belfast to Portrush, with Northern Ireland Railways running services to Portrush station, which is within walking distance of the golf club.
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Golf Accommodation in Co. Antrim
Hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs within 10 miles of Antrim's golf courses — all bookable online
5★ Hotel
Dunluce Lodge
📍 Portrush · On the Dunluce Links fairway
Luxury 5-star lodge alongside the 4th fairway of Royal Portrush Dunluce Course. The ultimate Open Championship experience.
4★ Hotel
Inn on the Coast
📍 Portrush · 1km from Royal Portrush
Causeway Coastal Route hotel ideal for Royal Portrush, Portstewart, and Castlerock. Spectacular sea views.
Guesthouse
Beulah House
📍 Portrush · 500m from Royal Portrush
Comfortable guesthouse in the heart of Portrush. Excellent value for golfers visiting Royal Portrush.
B&B
Maddybenny Farmhouse
📍 Portrush · 2km from Royal Portrush
Award-winning farmhouse B&B. Renowned for breakfasts and warm welcome to golfers on the Causeway Coast.