Northern Ireland is blessed with some outstanding golf courses and they don't come much better than world famous Royal County Down and Royal Portrush.
These courses are links golf at its very best and it is easy to see why people go back to Royal County Down and Royal Portrush over and over again. They are courses which have that effect on you.
Portrush sits on the Antrim Coast, as do three other fine links courses - Ballyreagh, Castlerock and Ballycastle. These courses sit on Ireland's famous Causeway Coast which is renowned worldwide for its superb links golf.
Northern Ireland also boasts some excellent parkland courses, the pick of which are Malone, Belvoir Park and Royal Belfast. Galgorm Castle has emerged as a shining symbol of all that is the very best in contemporary golf. And, if its hidden gems you're after, then make sure you include Kirkistown Castle and Ardglass on your itinerary.