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Holywood is an 18 hole undulating parkland course neighbouring Redburn Country Park on the outskirts of Belfast City. The course overlooks the city and Belfast Lough with views that are unrivaled in the area. To score well requires accurate driving as opposed to length and good approach shots are needed to find the greens. You will find the course enjoyable and be amazed by the scenery. If you enjoy golf in less than 4 hours then Holywood is an ideal course for you. Its length is not challenging and for the average golfer, you will find plenty of opportunity to score well.

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About Holywood Golf Club

Holywood is an 18 hole undulating parkland course neighbouring Redburn Country Park on the outskirts of Belfast City. The course overlooks the city and Belfast Lough with views that are unrivaled in the area. To score well requires accurate driving as opposed to length and good approach shots are needed to find the greens. You will find the course enjoyable and be amazed by the scenery. If you enjoy golf in less than 4 hours then Holywood is an ideal course for you. Its length is not challenging and for the average golfer, you will find plenty of opportunity to score well.

Total score of Holywood Golf Club

8.3
Based on 13 reviews
Facilities
6.1Maintenance
8.0Clubhouse
8.1Value for money
9.9Hospitality
8.9Surroundings
8.5

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Holywood
18 holes
8.3

Facilities at Holywood Golf Club

Driving RangeDriving range
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Reviews of Holywood Golf Club (13)

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andreas55
Gold
Handicap: 12.3
Course flagHolywood
8.5
Review date June 30, 2026

Spelen op de homecourse van mijn golfheld Rory McIlroy is echt bucketlist golf. Het was vandaag typisch Iers weer: de eerste 7 holes in de stromende regen en de volgende 11 in prachtig weer. De baan ligt er heel goed bij qua onderhoud en heeft een sterke layout met een fijne variatie aan holes. De greens lopen werkelijk uitstekend en zijn mooi snel, daarin verslikte ik mij een paar keer. Het is een fijne parkland baan en met name de tweede negen heb je nogal wat schuine liggingen. Altijd extra leuk als je als Hollander toch wat vlakkere banen gewend bent. Iedereen is hier even vriendelijk en behulpzaam. Wat mij vandaag opviel was hoe ontzettend veel jeugdige golfers hier spelen. In het clubhuis heb je een prachtig overzicht van jeugdfoto's en prijzen die Rory heeft gewonnen. Hier kun je als fan echt je hart ophalen. En tenslotte de greenfee: slechts veertig pond voor deze prachtige baan is met de huidige gestegen greenfees bijna te geef. Dus of je nou een fan van Rory bent of niet: deze baan is het heel erg waard om te spelen.

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kevin.04ross
Expert
Handicap: 8
Course flagHolywood
8.0
Review date August 27, 2025

Off to Northern Ireland for a wedding and of course that meant an extended stay and turning it into a mini golf trip. First stop the world renowned Holywood Golf Club, a course not famed for its incredible layout or signature holes but for being the home of none other than Rory McIlroy. That is not to take away from the quality of the course itself as it is a really enjoyable layout. A stone’s throw from Belfast Airport, Holywood overlooks Belfast Lough and is only a few miles down the road from the Royal Belfast Golf Club. Playing on a Tuesday afternoon, the course had a steady stream of golfers and I was able to make my way round fairly swiftly. Hats off to the young guys in the Pro Shop, they were incredibly helpful and informative about the quirky nuances that are present at Holywood. Rarely do you see two sets of 9 holes that contrast each other more than what you get here. Both sides parkland but with a more open and expansive front 9 compared to a tighter more bush lined back 9. Having watched the No Laying Up crew play here recently I was aware of how hilly the course is, it is a tough walk! The first hole is a great example of this. Up towards the top of the property, it is a par 4 that slopes steeply left to right. With bush on the left and without a draw in my armory, what looked like a fairly straight drive ended up at the foot of the 2nd tee box with a tricky shot back up to a raised green. The next few holes continue to weave down the hill before arriving at the par 3 4th which offers the first of many great views of the Belfast Lough. A long, downhill par 3 at roughly 170 meters. A couple holes later you have the quirky par 3 6th which takes you across the road of the entrance to the club to a short downhill hole clearly trying to utilize as much of the land as possible. Not to mention all the par 3’s but the 9th was one of the more interesting holes, 120 meters long uphill but a tricky shot leading to a raised green protected by 3 large pot bunkers at the front. Onto the back 9 and things were very different, much more bush lined fairways, much less margin for ever and a considerably longer side of the course, over 300 meters in difference. The toughest being the 12th hole. On the face of it not a long par 4 but with a huge drop in the fairway within driving distance you are forced to hit a shorter club. From there the fairway raises and with no more than a pole to aim at in the distance you’re really not sure how it will end up. It is tough to reach in two and with all sorts of slant to the fairway, for me it was by far the toughest hole on the course. The course finishes with a strong of par 4’s, all fairly similar but different in their own right, different slopes, different placement of the bush and all equally as tricky. I was pleasantly surprised by Holywood, it was in very good condition for the summer months and for £35 a round it is a no brainer to stop here on any visit to Northern Ireland.

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Partrick
Silver
Handicap: 11
Course flagHolywood
8.5
Review date June 16, 2025

Maandagochtend 0900uur teetime. £40 . Prijs kwaliteit verhouding is ok. Baan goed onderhouden. Hoop greenkeepers op maandag. Greens redelijk snel. Fairways breed en goed te raken. Zekers op maandag. Liep alleen. 18 holes in 3 uur. Personeel vriendelijk en behulpzaam. Geen tijd voor hole 19, maar wel de pro shop bezocht. Compleet en vriendelijke mensen. The Rory vibe hangt er wel. Dat is echt leuk.

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HermanBerteler
Gold
Handicap: 17.4
8.1
Review date May 19, 2024

Toch in de buurt moesten we wel even een kijkje nemen op de home course van Rory McIlroy en werden aangenaam verrast. Nauwelijks binnen in het clubhuis werd ons gevraagd of we de grote prijzen van Rory persoonlijk wilden vasthouden. Het clubhuis straalt trots uit, eert zijn beste golfspelers, ook de opvolgers van Rory en laat gasten hierin delen. Geweldig, fantastisch.


Voor iedere golfliefhebber een aanrader, in de buurt en speel je er niet, duik het clubhuis binnen en geniet.

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frankmaanders
Bronze
Handicap: 16.4
Course flagHolywood
8.4
Review date August 26, 2019

Mooi onderhouden baan. Aan het clubhuis is van alles aangebouwd. Er hangt nog een zweem van historie van Rory Mcllroy rond de baan. Leuk om er gespeeld te hebben.

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Holywood golf Club offers an 18 hole undulating parkland course neighbouring Redburn Country Park on the outskirts of Belfast City. The Holywood course overlooks the city and Belfast Lough with views that are unrivalled in the area. The front nine holes are ideal for a quick nine holes before or after work, it is a quick and easy walk. The back nine is laid out on different terrain with elevation changes and will challenge you all the way.

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LocationNuns Walk, 76 Demesne Road, HolywoodCall+44 (0)28 90423135Plan routeClick hereClosest airportGeorge Best Belfast City Airport (2km)Websitehttp://www.holywoodgolfclub.co.uk

Frequently asked questions about Holywood Golf Club

What is the green fee price?

£80.00. You can book or reserve a tee time at Holywood Golf Club via Leading Courses by clicking the corresponding buttons on the top of the page

What is the phone number?

+44 (0)28 90423135

Where is it located?

Nuns Walk, 76 Demesne Road, Holywood

Is there a driving range?

yes

Can you rent golf clubs?

yes

How many holes are there?

18 holes in total

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