Links · Co. Antrim

Bushfoot Golf Club. Portballintrae.

Bushfoot Golf Club is a charming nine-hole links course beside the River Bush in Portballintrae — just three miles from Royal Portrush and within sight of the Atlantic Ocean. One of the best-value golf experiences on the entire Causeway Coast.

Par 71Par
5,800Yards
£20–£30Green Fee
Causeway CoastArea
Course Guide

Bushfoot Golf Club

Bushfoot Golf Club occupies a beautiful stretch of linksland at the mouth of the River Bush, where it meets the Atlantic Ocean just below the famous Bushmills Distillery. The nine-hole course plays over traditional links terrain — firm turf, natural bunkers, and the constant presence of coastal wind — and can be played as a full 18-hole round by completing the loop twice from different tees. The course is uncomplicated, unpretentious and genuinely enjoyable.

At just £20–£30 per round, Bushfoot offers the most affordable links golf experience on the Causeway Coast. The club is warmly welcoming to visitors of all abilities and there are no handicap requirements or advance booking formalities. After your round, the Bushmills Inn hotel and Distillery are just minutes away — making Bushfoot the ideal addition to a Causeway Coast golf and whiskey tour. The setting beside the Bush River estuary, with views to the Giant's Causeway headland, is simply delightful.

Course Layout

Scorecard & Yardage

Championship tees — yards

Hole123456789Out101112131415161718InTotal
Par434454354364344543543671
Yards310148340345448378155432344290031014834034544837815543234429005800
Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before you play

Bushfoot is a 9-hole links course that can be played as an 18-hole round by completing the loop twice, playing from different tees on the second circuit. This is a traditional format common to many historic links courses and adds variety to the round. The full 18-hole round plays to approximately 5,800 yards.
Bushfoot Golf Club is approximately 3 miles east of Royal Portrush — just 5 to 7 minutes by car through Bushmills. It is a natural addition to any Causeway Coast golf trip and offers a very different experience to the championship courses at considerably lower cost.
No advance booking is required at Bushfoot Golf Club. Visitors simply turn up and pay the green fee at the clubhouse. The course is rarely crowded during the week and is a relaxed, informal club. Weekends can be busier due to member competitions, so a quick call ahead is recommended.
The Bushmills Inn hotel and the Old Bushmills Distillery are both within a short distance of the golf course. The Giant's Causeway UNESCO World Heritage Site is 4 miles away, and Royal Portrush is just 3 miles in the other direction. Portballintrae village has a lovely beach and several restaurants.
Yes — Bushfoot is one of the most accessible golf courses on the Causeway Coast and is suitable for golfers of all abilities, including beginners and high-handicappers. The course is not overly long or penal, and the links turf and coastal setting make it a wonderful introduction to links golf.
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