Golf Courses - Northern Ireland

The Willows is a popular choice for the keenest of golfers, who want to make the most of the huge choice of stunning golf courses Northern Ireland has to offer. You’ll find some of the best golf courses here on Northern Ireland’s West Coast, set in spectacular scenery.

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 Whilst a round at Royal Portrush is normally the highlight of their stay, most of our golfing guests like to play a different course every day of the week and, there’s plenty of choice.  Whether you’re a novice or pro, a leisure or a competitive golfer, there’s a course here for you.

Here’s our guide to some of Northern Ireland’s fantastic 18 and 9 hole golf courses.

18 Hole Golf Courses Close to The Willows

Course Name

Address

Distance from

the Willows

Radisson Roe Park Hotel and Golf Resort,
Limavady,
BT49 9LB
County Londonderry

1.3 miles

65 Circular Road,
Castlerock,
BT51 4TJ
County Londonderry

10 miles

8a, Carmoney Rd,
Eglinton,
BT47 3JH
County Londonderry

12 miles

Dunluce Road,
Portrush,
BT56 8JQ
County Antrim

16 miles

Bushmills Road
Portrush,
BT56 8JG
County Antrim

16 miles

117 Strand Rd,
Portstewart
BT55 7PG
County Londonderry

17 miles

49 Victoria Road
Prehen,
BT47 2PU
Londonderry

17 miles

47A Lisnagrot Rd,
Kilrea,
BT51 5SF
Londonderry

17 miles

Royal Portrush Golf Course

Royal Portrush

This 135 year old club is home to not one, but two, links courses. The Dunluce Links, twice the venue for the Open Championship and Valley Links.

Located on the North Antrim Causeway Coast, Royal Portrush offers stunning views from all directions.  To the north are the Southern Hebrides, to the west the hills of Inishowen and to the east the Giants Causeway. 

Portstewart Golf Course

This is actually 3 golf courses.

The Old Course is perfect for groups and newcomers to the game. The first 8 holes offer stunning views out across the Atlantic whilst the final 10 are inland and more sheltered.

The Strand Course is one of the top links golf courses in Ireland and offers incredible views from start to finish. is a much more challenging course, not for beginners.

The Riverside Course meanders along the banks of the River Bann and has it’s challenges though maybe not as many as the Strand Course.

Royal Portrush Golf Course

Roe Park Golf Club

Named best golf course in Ulster by the Golfers Guide to Ireland, the 18 hole parkland course is set in beautiful surroundings with views of Lough Foyle and the Inishowen Peninsula.

The club welcomes beginners, professionals and everybody in between.   For those who aren’t  happy with a just a full day of golf, there’s also a floodlit outdoor driving range and 10 indoor bays fitted with the latest tech.

After a long day’s golfing, you’ll find delicious fare on offer at the onsite Coach House Brasserie, or ample liquid refreshment at O’Cahan’s Bar.

9 Hole Golf Courses Close to The Willows

Course Name

Address

Distance from

the Willows

Benone Golf Club

53 Benone Avenue,
Limavady,
BT49 0LQ
Londonderry

8.3 miles

Brown Trout Golf Club

209 Agivey Road,
Aghadowey,
BT51 4AD
County Londonderry

14 miles

Ballyreagh Golf Club

Glen Road,
Portrush,
BT56 8LX
County Antrim

16 miles