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Golfers on a scenic coastal golf course in Northern Ireland with ocean views

Golf Lessons in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland is one of the world's great golf destinations.

Royal Portrush and Royal County Down - two courses that regularly top the global rankings - sit within an hour of Belfast. For a golf gift that genuinely means something, this is the place.

Golf Venues Across Northern Ireland

Rolling green hills and countryside in County Antrim, Northern Ireland

Antrim

Golf lessons and experience days in County Antrim - home to Galgorm Castle Golf Club, Irish Open host, and some of Northern Ireland's finest golf.

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Belfast city centre skyline with the Titanic Belfast museum and Victoria Square

Belfast

Find the best golf lessons in Belfast. From beginner coaching to experience days at top Northern Ireland courses like Royal Belfast, Malone, and Clandeboye.

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The historic city walls of Derry, Londonderry, Northern Ireland

Derry

Find golf lessons and experience days in Derry and the north west of Northern Ireland. From City of Derry Golf Club to the Causeway Coast links courses nearby.

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The shores of Belfast Lough near Holywood, County Down

Holywood

Golf lessons and experience days in Holywood, County Down - the home town of Rory McIlroy, with Holywood Golf Club and Royal Belfast on the doorstep.

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The Mourne Mountains rising behind the coastline near Newcastle, County Down

Newcastle

Golf lessons and experience days in Newcastle, County Down - home to Royal County Down, frequently ranked the world's number one golf course.

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Dramatic coastal cliffs along the Causeway Coast in Northern Ireland

Portrush

Discover golf lessons in Portrush, home to Royal Portrush - host of The Open Championship and one of the greatest links courses in the world.

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Golf in Northern Ireland - Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about golf lessons across Northern Ireland.

Why is Northern Ireland such a special golf destination?
Northern Ireland is home to two courses that regularly top the world rankings - Royal Portrush and Royal County Down. Royal Portrush has hosted The Open Championship twice (most recently in 2019) and returns in 2025. Royal County Down, set beneath the Mountains of Mourne, is frequently ranked the greatest links course in the world. No region of comparable size anywhere on earth can boast two courses of this calibre.
Can visitors play Royal Portrush and Royal County Down?
Yes - both clubs welcome visitor rounds, though demand is high and advance booking is essential. Royal Portrush offers rounds on both the Dunluce Links and the Valley course. Royal County Down has the Championship Course and the Annesley links. A Swyng voucher can contribute towards the cost of a visitor round at either club.
How much do golf lessons cost in Northern Ireland?
Northern Ireland offers some of the best value golf in the British Isles. Lessons typically cost £20-£35 for group sessions and £40-£65 for private coaching. Green fees at most clubs are notably lower than equivalent venues in England - it's a destination that punches well above its weight for the quality on offer.
Where is Rory McIlroy from?
Rory McIlroy grew up in Holywood, County Down - a small town on the southern shore of Belfast Lough, about 8 miles east of Belfast. He learned the game at Holywood Golf Club, where he became the youngest winner of the Club Championship aged just eight. A round at Holywood Golf Club carries a resonance that few other courses can match.

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