Golf Course Companies
in Holywood

In the Summer of 1881, Thomas Sinclair spent a holiday in Scotland, which included a visit to St. Andrews to play golf. He was immediately smitten and his return home he sought out George L Baillie, a local teacher and an experienced golfer, originally from Musselburgh in Scotland.

Located beside the Stormont Estate in east Belfast, Knock is a beautiful parkland golf course measuring 6,428 yards, par 70. Originally established in 1895, the course moved to the current location Summerfield” in 1920, with leading golf course architects, Colt, Mackenzie and Allison being instructed to design the new course layout. Always in superb condition with fast greens and beautiful fairways, the course still retains many of the original features that were imagined all those years ago.

As a visitor or new member you will find a welcoming environment both on the Course and in the Clubhouse. Since our recent refurbishment of the Clubhouse we have seen a rise in demand for Functions and Parties.

Situated in the country surrounds of Lady Dufferin’s Estate, we offer two courses of international standing. The Dufferin Course is one of the Highest Rated Championship Courses in Ireland. The Ava Course is shorter but offers a real test of accuracy.

Carrickfergus stands on the shoreline of Belfast Lough with great views across to County Down. The club which was founded in 1926, is a pleasant parkland layout with a good mix of challenging and 'golfer friendly' holes. There are several long holes like the 6th to tempt the big hitters, but beware the infamous 'Dam' lurking. This same piece of water has caused some trepidation when driving off at the first hole.

Until recently our Professional was Michael Bannon who now coaches Rory McIlroy and you will often see Rory and Michael throughout the year on the course or practice fairway perfecting his skills before the next competition.

City of Belfast golf club is situated adjacent to the City of Belfast playing fields. It is located about 8 miles north of the City Centre and is accessible from the M2 motorway.

Greenacres Golf Club is an integral part of Greenacres Golf Centre which opened in 1996 and now boasts a challenging 18 hole, par 70, 6031 yards golf course, a par 3 course, driving range, 18 hole miniature golf course in a landscape setting as well as being home of the Johnny Foster Golf Academy and The ClubHouse NI.

Male golfers have been competing for championship titles such as The Open since the mid-19th century. Men’s professional golf, however, began to be played at today’s level only the late 1940s and early 1950s.