the royal belfast golf club clubhouse surrounded by trees with belfast lough behind it
12th Fairway

Open Competitions

Open Competitions

Royal Belfast offers a warm welcome to visitors from all over the world. Visitors are expected to be members of recognised golf clubs and handicap certificates may be requested prior to play.

Available to book now

Gents Summer Open Competition

Friday 1st August 2025 – FULLY BOOKED

  • Gentlemen’s 18 Hole Stableford Competition
  • Tee Times from 10.30am to 2.30pm
  • Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd
  • Entry Fee: Members of RBGC £30.00pp & Visitors £50.00pp

Includes a hot meal afterwards.

Ladies Greensomes Competition

Monday 1st September 2025

  • Ladies’ 18 Hole Greensomes Competition
  • Tee Times from 9.00am to 4.00pm
  • Entry Fee: Members of RBGC £12.00pp & Visitors £30.00pp
  • Higher handicapped players will be restricted to shots based on a handicap index of 36

Book online or contact Naomi Montgomery, Office Administrator T: +44 (28) 9042 8165 option 1 E: admin@royalbelfast.com

After its hugely successful staging of The Open in 2019, the championship returns to Royal Portrush again in 2025. Ideally located, halfway between Portrush (1½ hours) and Royal County Down (1 hour), Royal Belfast is a must play course on your golfing itinerary!