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Set above the Irish Sea, Ardglass Golf Course pairs cliff-edge holes with a tight, engaging layout. Established in 1896, it is defined by its proximity to the water and one of golf’s oldest clubhouses.

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  • Airport: Belfast - 1 hr 10 min
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Ardglass Golf Course

Cliff-top links

An exposed links shaped by cliffs, sea winds and historic surroundings.

19th century links

Founded in 1896 on County Down coastline

A compact but exacting test

6,200 yards offering a tight par 70 test

Cliffs and coastline in play

Cliff-edge holes directly above Irish Sea

A clubhouse with deep roots

Historic stone clubhouse beside opening tee

Playing notes

Wind-exposed course requiring precision

A County Down links pairing

Pairs perfectly with nearby Royal County Down

Ardglass Golf Course sits on a narrow stretch of coastline in County Down, where fairways run close to the cliffs and the Irish Sea remains in constant view. Established in 1896, the course is defined by its compact routing and proximity to the shoreline, with several holes playing directly alongside steep drops to the water. 

The layout demands control rather than power, with shifting winds influencing club selection throughout. Its setting gives the course a distinctive rhythm, moving quickly between inland turns and exposed cliff-top stretches. The historic clubhouse, built within a former castle structure, adds to the sense of place and continuity. Ardglass offers a more intimate links experience than many of its neighbours, yet retains a strong coastal identity. It is a course shaped as much by its position above the sea as by its traditional design.

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Plan with our team

Sean Benville
Alison Duffin
Susan McCann

Designed specifically for you.

From the first tee to the final craic at the 19th hole and beyond, let our expert planners curate your perfect journey. Backed by decades of family tradition, we handle every detail so you can focus on the game.

Plan with our team

Designed specifically for you.

From the first tee to the final craic at the 19th hole and beyond, let our expert planners curate your perfect journey. Backed by decades of family tradition, we handle every detail so you can focus on the game.

Sean Benville

Sean Benville

Trip Planning Manager

Alison Duffin

Alison Duffin

Events Manager

Susan McCann

Susan McCann

Chief Operating Officer