Building an Itinerary With History and Variety

A great Irish golf trip balances memorable courses with sensible travel and enough variety for each round to feel distinct. Many itineraries lean heavily on links golf; Royal Belfast — Ireland’s oldest golf club, with a Harry Colt parkland course at Craigavad — adds a different rhythm and is easy to reach from Belfast, making it a strong opening round, Belfast-based round, or final round before departure.

Sample 5-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Belfast or Dublin, travel to Belfast, settle in for the evening.

Day 2: Play Royal Belfast, with time before for check-in and practice, and time after for food and drink at Craigavad House.

Day 3: Explore another Northern Ireland golf experience.

Day 4: Combine sightseeing with golf, coastal travel or a rest day.

Day 5: A final round or a relaxed morning before departure.

Sample 7-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive and stay in Belfast.

Day 2: Play Royal Belfast as your first full round.

Day 3: Travel to another Northern Ireland course for contrast and scenery.

Day 4: A second destination, with local food and sightseeing.

Day 5: Continue into another region of Ireland, or return to Belfast.

Day 6: A final golf experience or a cultural day.

Day 7: Depart, ideally with time for a relaxed breakfast or a last look at the coast.

Where to Stay

Belfast city centre suits groups who want energy and convenient logistics; Holywood, Bangor and the wider North Down area suit those who prefer a quieter coastal pace between rounds.

Plan the Details Early

Enquire about tee times, equipment hire, caddies and dining in advance, and note the Club’s dress standards and ten-minute pre-tee-time arrival rule.

Plan Your Visit

Explore our visitor information section or book a tee time here – The Royal Belfast Golf Club – Book Tee Times Online – Online Golf Booking. For group reservations, contact the Club Office on +44 28 9042 8165 option 1 to discuss availability.

We look forward to welcoming you to our home at Craigavad.