The Royal Belfast Golf Club - Northern Ireland's Historic Hidden Gem

Why Play Royal Belfast? A Course That Rewards Intelligence

Where Heritage Meets Hospitality Founded in 1881, The Royal Belfast Golf Club is Ireland’s oldest golf club. Just 20 minutes from Belfast City Centre and less than 2 hours from Dublin Airport, our historic Harry Colt-designed course sits in one of the most picturesque settings in Ireland, with sweeping views across Belfast Lough. Royal Belfast holds a place in history that no other Irish club can claim. To play here is to walk the same fairways as generations of golfers before you — a rare privilege that adds meaning to every round.

A Clubhouse Worth Arriving Early For Our elegant Victorian clubhouse is a destination in itself. Old-world charm and modern comfort in equal measure — the perfect setting for pre-round anticipation and post-round celebration. Perfectly Positioned 20 minutes from Belfast City Centre · Less than 2 hours from Dublin Airport · Easy to reach; impossible to forget.

Designed by the legendary Harry Colt, this is parkland golf at its most thoughtful. Precision over power, strategy over strength. Royal Prestige One of only three Royal courses in Northern Ireland, Royal Belfast carries a distinction that resonates with golfers everywhere — and makes it a genuine bucket-list addition to any golfing itinerary. Award-Winning Parkland Excellence • IGTOA Parkland Golf Course of the Year • Golfers Guide to Ireland: Best Parkland Course & Best Clubhouse (Ulster)